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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on the Drinking Water Protection Act (H.R. 212)

Original title: H.R. 212, THE DRINKING WATER PROTECTION ACT

January 1, 2017

drinking wateralgal toxinsenvironmental protectionpublic healthwater safety

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing initiates the legislative process for a bill intended to establish federal protocols for monitoring and responding to algal toxin contamination in drinking water, which directly impacts public water utility operations and safety standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public Water Utilities

These entities would be subject to new federal frameworks and monitoring requirements for algal toxins.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The agency is tasked with implementing the regulatory framework proposed by the legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2015 House hearing regarding H.R. 212, a bill designed to create a framework for identifying and managing risks from in public drinking water supplies.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on February 5, 2015, before the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
  • The primary purpose of the hearing was to discuss H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act.
  • The legislation aims to create a framework for understanding and addressing risks posed by algal toxins in drinking water.
  • Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. EPA, the Ohio EPA, the American Water Works Association, and the Ohio Environmental Council.
  • The hearing was held in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. 212?
The bill seeks to establish a federal framework to better understand and manage the risks associated with in public drinking water.
Who testified at this hearing?
Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the American Water Works Association, and the Ohio Environmental Council provided testimony.

Why It Matters

The hearing initiates the legislative process for a bill intended to establish federal protocols for monitoring and responding to algal toxin contamination in drinking water, which directly impacts public water utility operations and safety standards.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Algal Toxins

The hearing highlights a specific legislative pivot toward addressing algal toxins in drinking water, likely in response to regional water quality issues.

H.R. 212U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Connected Entities

personPeter Grevatt“Director, Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA.”Map →
personMichael Baker“Chief, Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, Ohio EPA.”Map →
personKristy Meyer“Managing Director, Ohio Environmental Council.”Map →
personJohn Shimkus“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.”Map →
personAurel Arndt“CEO, Lehigh County Authority.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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