### Question
How does INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION define Mexican facility?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 277d*, **Mexican facility** is defined as:

> a proposed public-private wastewater treatment facility to be constructed and operated under sections 277d–43 to 277d–46 of this title within Mexico for the purpose of treating sewage flows generated within Mexico, which flows impact the surface waters, health, and safety of the United States and Mexico

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 277d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. > SUBCHAPTER IV-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION**

