Note to Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0300 
Stakeholder Briefing on the Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

On November 5, 2019 the EPA hosted a regulatory briefing in person and by phone for the National Governor's Association on the proposed revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for Lead and Copper (LCR). The purpose of the briefing was to provide an overview of the proposed rule and alternatives and to allow participants to ask clarifying questions. Participants were advised that comments must be submitted to the docket during the public comment period. 

The EPA provided an overview of the following topics of the LCR proposal: 
    Six Key Areas of the Proposed Revisions
    Background and Regulatory History 
    Health Effects 
    Proposed LCR Requirements 
      o Action Level/Trigger Level 
      o Tap Sampling 
      o Corrosion Control Treatment 
      o Notification and Public Education 
      o Lead Service Line Replacement 
      o Small System Flexibility 
      o School and Childcare Facility Testing and Education 
      o Alternative LCR Revisions Considered 
:: Next steps 

Participants sought clarification on the following topics: 
 What is the difference between the 7% and 3% LSL replacement rate?
 Can lead levels change overtime for a community?
 Did EPA consider the 5[th] liter sampling approach used in the state of MI?
 What is meant by unknown LSL?
 Is there a mechanism for Mayors and Governors to be notified when there is an exceedance?
 What are the changes to the frequency of testing requirements?
 What are the triggers that would result in notification requirements to homeowners?
 Explain the difference and the context behind the action level versus the trigger level?
 How many systems are public versus private?

Attendees/Organization
 National Governor's Association staff
 Staff from the following states: SC, IA , VA, OR, WI, MI, IL, WA, NE, AL, IN

Attendees/EPA
 Eric Burneson 
