; (ii) means to facilitate access to qualified contract testing laboratory facilities that conduct analyses for emerging contaminants; and (iii) actions to be carried out at existing Federal laboratory facilities, including the research facilities of the Administrator, to provide analytical support for States that require testing facilities for emerging contaminants. (2) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study described in paragraph (1). (3) Program to provide Federal assistance to States (A) In general Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, based on the findings in the report described in paragraph (2), the Administrator shall develop a program to provide assistance to eligible States for the testing and analysis of emerging contaminants. (B) Application (i) In general To be eligible for assistance under this paragraph, a State shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require. (ii) Criteria The Administrator shall evaluate an application for assistance under this paragraph on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the Administrator, including— (I) the laboratory facilities available to the State; (II) the availability and applicability of existing analytical methodologies; (III) the potency and severity of the emerging contaminant, if known; and (IV) the prevalence and magnitude of the emerging contaminant. (iii) Prioritization In selecting States to receive assistance under this paragraph, the Administrator— (I) shall give priority to States with affected areas primarily in financially distressed communities; and (II) may— (aa) waive the application process in an emergency situation