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EPA/OW RIN: 2040-AG16 Publication ID: Spring 2025 
Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI) 
Abstract:

The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements rule (LCRI) was published on October 30, 2024, and became effective on December 30, 2024. The EPA developed the LCRI to strengthen the regulatory framework addressing lead in drinking water.

 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: State, local, or tribal governments; Private Sector 
EO 14192 Designation: Other 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 141 40 CFR 142   
Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. Safe Drinking Water Act   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/06/2023  88 FR 84878   
Final Rule  10/30/2024  89 FR 86418   
Final Rule Effective  12/30/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: YES  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: Yes 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Sectors Affected: 2213 Water, Sewage and Other Systems; 23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Related RINs: Related to 2040-AF15 
Agency Contact:
Hannah Holsinger
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-0403
Email: holsinger.hannah@epa.gov

Michael Goldberg
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 4601M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-1137
Email: goldberg.michael@epa.gov