Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

Sponsored byRep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL· Introduced 13 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

13 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 6 February 2025

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI), which was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency on October 30, 2024. The rule modifies the regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act to further reduce lead in drinking water, including by directing water systems to replace all lead and certain galvanized service lines under their control within 10 years.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
13 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
13 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
13 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL

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Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresMetalsWater quality

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