
National Drinking Water Alliance
- Apr 27, 2021
Lead and Copper Rule Revision on Pause: Public Input Invited
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) has been in a long revision period, culminating in Trump administration final revisions that were published on January 15, 2021. On January 20, 2021, the Biden administration issued a “regulatory freeze” memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies. The purpose of the “freeze” was to ensure that President Biden’s appointees or designees have an opportunity to review and approve any new or