On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
In 2004, EPA initiated a review of the lead and copper Rule following the lead crisis in Washington, DC 16 years later, we are still waiting for EPA to finalize its long-term revision.
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congress.govPaul Tonko: “In 2004, EPA initiated a review of the lead and copper Rule following the lead crisis in Washington, DC 16 years later…”
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Tonko discusses the prolonged delay in finalizing the Lead and Copper Rule by the EPA.
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