; (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 technical assistance and support for States that require testing facilities for emerging contaminants. (C) Availability of analytical resources In carrying out the study described in subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall consider— (i) the availability of— (I) Federal and non-Federal laboratory capacity; and (II) validated methods to detect and analyze contaminants; and (ii) other factors determined to be appropriate by the Administrator. (2) Report Not later than 18 months 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 technical assistance and support to eligible States for the testing and analysis of emerging contaminants. (B) Application (i) In general To be eligible for technical assistance and support 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 technical assistance and support 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