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EPA/WATER | RIN: 2040-AF15 | Publication ID: Fall 2013 |
Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Regulatory Revisions | |
Abstract: Beginning in 2004, EPA conducted a wide-ranging review of implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to determine if there is a national problem related to elevated lead levels. EPA's comprehensive review consisted of several elements, including a series of workshops designed to solicit issues, comments, and suggestions from stakeholders on particular issues; a review of monitoring data to evaluate the effectiveness of the LCR; and a review of the LCR implementation by States and water utilities. As a result of this multi-part review, EPA identified seven targeted rule changes and EPA promulgated a set of short-term regulatory revisions and clarifications on October 10, 2007, to strengthen implementation of the existing Lead and Copper Rule. In developing the short-term revisions, EPA identified several regulatory changes to be considered as part of identifying more comprehensive changes to the rule. These considerations are longer-term in nature as they require additional data collection, research, analysis, and stakeholder involvement to support decisions. This action addresses the remaining regulatory revisions to be completed in the 2013/2014 time frame. Changes will be made to make the rule more cost effective and more protective of public health. | |
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: Yes | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 40 CFR 142 | |
Legal Authority: 42 USC 300f et seq |
Legal Deadline:
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Additional Information: This action includes retrospective review under EO 13563; see: http://www.epa.gov/regdarrt/retrospective/history.html. | |
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
RIN Information URL: http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/lcr/index.cfm | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Russ Perkinson Environmental Protection Agency Water Mail Code 4607M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 564-4901 Fax:202 564-3760 Email: perkinson.russ@epa.gov |