The Fertilizer Institute
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Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water

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The Fertilizer Institute filed 1 comment on this docket between May 18, 2017 and May 18, 2017. 21 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 911d ago.

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May 18, 2017· Comment submitted by Ed Thomas, Director, Regulatory Affairs, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)· EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0680-0350

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on behalf of its member companies, submits these comments addressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA or Agency) proposed rule entitled "Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water" (hereinafter "Lead Free Proposed Rule"). The Lead Free Proposed Rule, published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2017, appears at 82 Fed. Reg. 4,805. TFI represents the nation's fertilizer industry, including producers, importers, retailers, wholesalers and companies that are engaged in all aspects of the fertilizer supply chain. Fertilizer is a key ingredient in feeding a growing global population, which is expected to surpass 9.5 billion people by 2050. Half of all food grown around the world today is made possible through the use of fertilizer. Most of TFI's members are subject to the requirements upon which EPA is seeking comment in the Lead Free Proposed Rule. As such, TFI offers the attached comments in response to the Lead Free Proposed Rule.

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Docket for the "Lead Free" rule.

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