09/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 23:06
August 9, 2024
EPA has determined that revisions to the SWTRs would further reduce exposure to microbial pathogens including Cryptosporidium, Giardia lamblia, Legionella, and viruses in drinking water, which have been linked to diseases including gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps) and Legionnaire's Disease. EPA is also considering revisions to the D/DBPRs that intend to further limit exposure to DBPs, which can form in water when disinfectants used to control microbial pathogens react with natural and human-caused materials found in source water and have been linked to adverse health outcomes.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires agencies to establish an SBAR Panel for rules that may have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The SBAR Panel will include federal representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and EPA. The Panel members ask a selected group of SERs to provide advice and recommendations on behalf of their company, government, or organization to inform the Panel members about potential impacts of the proposed rule on small entities.
EPA seeks self-nominations directly from the small entities that may be subject to the rule requirements. Other representatives, such as trade associations that exclusively or at least primarilyrepresent potentially regulated small entities, may also serve as SERs.Self-nominations may be submitted through the link below and must be received by August 23, 2024.
Learn more information about the MDBP rule revisions.