### Question
How does the law define nonprofit organization?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1254*, **nonprofit organization** is defined as:

> a nonprofit organization that the Administrator determines, after consultation with the States regarding what small publicly owned treatment 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**

