of rapid testing methods (a) Contents of State and local government programs Section 406(c)(4)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1346(c)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking methods and inserting methods, including a rapid testing method after the last day of the one-year period after the date of validation of that rapid testing method by the Administrator, . (b) Revised criteria Section 304(a)(9)(A) of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(9)(A) ) is amended by striking methods, as appropriate and inserting methods, including rapid testing methods . (c) Validation and use of rapid testing methods (1) Validation of rapid testing methods Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (in this Act referred to as the Administrator ) shall complete an evaluation and validation of a rapid testing method for the water quality criteria and standards for pathogens and pathogen indicators described in section 304(a)(9)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1314(a)(9)(A) ). (2) Guidance for use of rapid testing methods (A) In general Not later than 180 days after completion of the validation under paragraph (1), after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Administrator shall publish guidance for the use at coastal recreation waters adjacent to beaches or similar points of access that are used by the public of a rapid testing method that will enhance the protection of public health and safety through rapid public notification of any exceedance of applicable water quality standards for pathogens and pathogen indicators. (B) Prioritization In developing such guidance, the Administrator shall require the use of a rapid testing method at those beaches or similar points of access that are the most used by the public. (d) Definition Section 502 of such Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (27) Rapid testing method The term rapid testing method means a method of testing the