I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5344 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2004 Ms. Solis (for herself, Mr. Stupak, Mr. Dingell, and Mrs. Capps) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act of 2004.

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National primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate

Section 1412(b)(12) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300g–1(b)(12)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C)

Perchlorate

(i)

Schedule and standard

Notwithstanding the deadlines set forth in paragraph (1), the Administrator shall promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate pursuant to this subsection, in accordance with the schedule established by this subparagraph. (ii)

Proposed regulations

Not later than January 31, 2006, the Administrator shall propose a national primary drinking water regulation for percholate. (iii)

Final regulations

Not later than July 31, 2007, after notice and opportunity for public comment, the Administrator shall promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate..