[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 66518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19266]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8242-3]


Listening Session on Exploring Bottled Water as an Alternative 
Compliance Option in Limited Situations for Non-Transient, Non-
Community Water Systems

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 
listening session on the viability of bottled water as an alternative 
compliance option for chronic contaminants regulated under the Safe 
Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The purpose of this meeting is to identify 
information and data needed for EPA to evaluate the efficacy of bottled 
water as an alternative compliance option for non-transient, non-
community water systems.

DATES: The listening session will be held in Washington, DC, on 
Tuesday, December 12, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration will 
open at 8 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The listening session will take place at RESOLVE, Inc., 1255 
23rd St., NW., Suite 275, Washington, DC 20037.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested participants from the 
public should contact Jennifer Moller, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Drinking Water 
Protection Division (Mail Code 4606M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20460. There is no charge for attending this workshop as 
an observer, but seats are limited, so register as soon as possible. 
Please contact Jennifer Moller at [email protected] or call 202-
564-3891 to receive additional details.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: At the request of the Association of State Drinking 
Water Administrators (ASDWA), EPA is convening a meeting to discuss 
information needed to explore whether and in what limited situations 
bottled water may be a safe and effective alternative compliance option 
to treatment technology and point-of-use devices. Under the Safe 
Drinking Water Act (SDWA) bottled water is allowed for use in very 
limited situations, such as in emergency situations or as a temporary 
measure under variances and exemptions. There is no statutory 
prohibition on the use of bottled water to achieve compliance. However, 
bottled water is prohibited by regulation (40 CFR 141.101) for use by a 
public water system to achieve compliance with a maximum contaminant 
level (MCL).
    Public Comment: An opportunity for public comment will be provided 
during the listening session. Oral statements will be limited to five 
minutes; 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 by mail to Jennifer Moller at the mail or e-
mail address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of 
this notice.
    Special Accommodations: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Jennifer Moller at 
[email protected]. To request accommodation of a disability, 
please contact Jennifer Moller, preferably at least 10 days prior to 
the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your 
request.

    Dated: November 8, 2006.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. E6-19266 Filed 11-14-06; 8:45 am]
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