EPA intends to delegate authority to Wisconsin for federal drinking water rules

ICAGO (Oct. 28, 2004) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 intends to delegate authority to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for certain federal drinking water rules. The rules govern the definition of a public water system, Consumer Confidence reports, interim enhanced surface water treatment, disinfection/disinfectant byproducts and the authority to assess administrative penalties when water systems violate regulations. To be delegated authority, Wisconsin's rules must be at least as stringent as federal rules. Notice of the proposal was published in the Federal Register on Monday, Oct. 18. Anyone who objects to the delegation of authority may request a public hearing by writing to Joseph Janczy, U.S. EPA (WG-15J), 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604, or e-mailing him at janczy.joseph@epa.gov by Nov. 17. # # #