[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 37099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12714]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7929-8]


Notice of a Public Meeting: Expert Panel Workshop on Lead in 
Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is convening an 
expert panel workshop to discuss issues associated with the Lead and 
Copper Rule (LCR). This workshop will examine and discuss potential 
issues associated with lead in plumbing fittings and fixtures, 
including their potential to leach lead into water, existing standards 
and test protocols, utility challenges, and manufacturer perspectives.

DATES: The workshop on Lead in Plumbing Fittings and Fixtures will be 
held on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., eastern time (ET) and 
Wednesday, July 27, 2005, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET).

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the Washington Marriott, 1221 
22nd Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-
800-426-4791, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET), to 
register for this workshop as an observer. There is no charge for 
attending this workshop, but seats are limited, so register as soon as 
possible. For administrative meeting information, call Brian Murphy, 
HDR/ Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., at 503-223-3033 or by e-
mail at [email protected]. For technical information, contact 
Kira Smith, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., (MC 4607M), Washington, DC 20460, at 202-564-
1629, or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public may attend as 
observers at the workshop and provide comments during a designated 60-
minute period on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. Individual oral comments 
should be limited to no more than 5 minutes and it is preferred that 
only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or 
organization. Written comments may be provided at the meeting or may be 
sent to Kira Smith at the mail or e-mail addresses listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice.

Special Accommodations

    Any person needing special accommodations at this meeting, 
including wheelchair access, should contact Brian Murphy at the number 
or email address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
of this notice. Requests for special accommodations should be made at 
least five days in advance of the workshop.

    Dated: June 22, 2005.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 05-12714 Filed 6-27-05; 8:45 am]
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