15 U.S.C. § 8006
Section 8006 · Education program
Current version, with additions and removals from the December 19, 2007 version.
Current — December 29, 2022
As of December 19, 2007
(a) In general
(a) In general
The Commission shall establish and carry out an education program to inform the public of methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in swimming pools and spas. In carrying out the program, the Commission shall develop—
The Commission shall establish and carry out an education and awareness program to inform the public of methods to prevent drowning and entrapment in swimming pools and spas. In carrying out the program, the Commission shall develop—
(1) educational materials designed for pool manufacturers, pool service companies, and pool supply retail outlets;
(1) educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa manufacturers, service companies, and supply retail outlets, including guidance on barrier and drain cover inspection, maintenance, and replacement;
(2) educational materials designed for pool owners and operators; and
(2) educational materials designed for swimming pool and spa owners and operators, consumers, States, and Indian Tribes; and
(3) a national media campaign to promote awareness of pool and spa safety.
(3) a national media campaign to promote awareness of swimming pool and spa safety.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for each of the fiscal years 2008 through 2012 $5,000,000 to carry out the education program authorized by subsection (a).
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission for fiscal year 2023 $2,500,000 to carry out the education and awareness program authorized by subsection (a).