61. The authority may apply for funding from the “Water Supply Bond Act of 1981,” P.L.1981, c.261. Consideration shall be given to funding such projects as may be practicable in a qualified municipality as defined pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1996, c.62 (C. 55:19-22) or in an empowerment zone or enterprise community as designated under federal law, so long as those projects are consistent with the purposes of P.L.1981, c.261.

L.1996,c.62,s.61.