### Question
Can you define what nonprofit organization means?


### Answer
**Nonprofit organization** is defined as the following in *33 U.S.C. § 1254*:

> a nonprofit organization that the Administrator determines, after consultation with the States regarding what small publicly owned treatments works in the State find to be most beneficial and effective, is qualified and experienced in providing on-site training and technical assistance to small publicly owned treatment works

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1254*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS**

