The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)" (docket number: EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0801). The attached document provides comments on this important public health issue and urges EPA to finalize the strongest rule possible.
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National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
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Environmental Defense Fund filed 2 comments on this docket between Nov 9, 2022 and Feb 7, 2024. 86 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 904d ago.
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Feb 7, 2024· Comment submitted by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)· EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0801-1127
Nov 9, 2022· Comment submitted by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)· EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0801-0017
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Abstract
The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements regulation will protect public health from the risks of lead and copper in drinking water.
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