Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Virtual Engagements

EPA is hosting virtual engagements to obtain further public input on EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), particularly from individuals and communities that are most at-risk of exposure to lead in drinking water. EPA extended the comment period for the LCRR virtual engagements until July 30, 2021 (see the notice in the Federal Register for information on ways to submit comments). You can also submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2021-0255 until July 30, 2021.

Community Roundtables

On May 26, 2021, EPA announced ten communities that were selected for virtual roundtable discussions on the LCRR, which have now taken place. These roundtables fostered dialogue on the experiences of communities that are affected by lead in drinking water as the agency reviews the LCRR to ensure that it supports EPA’s priorities.

Access recordings of all previous virtual engagements here.

Tribal Roundtable  

On July 19, 2021, EPA hosted a virtual roundtable for tribes and tribal communities, during which participants discussed topics relating to the LCRR and provided their unique perspectives to EPA. This roundtable brought together representatives from tribes and tribal communities that may be disproportionately impacted by the challenges of lead in drinking water. EPA is making this roundtable available for viewing for those who are interested in listening.

Access recordings of all previous virtual engagements here.

For more information on this engagement visit https://www.epa.gov/tribaldrinkingwater.

National Stakeholder Roundtable

EPA is hosting a national stakeholder roundtable on July 21, 2021 at 1:00 to 5:00 pm (EDT) where representatives of national organizations (e.g., environmental, industry, consumer, intergovernmental) can participate in a discussion of LCRR related topics and provide their perspective to the Agency. EPA has contacted organizations that submitted nominations for participation in the stakeholder roundtable. EPA intends to make the roundtable available for public viewing via livestream.

 View the livestreams and access recordings of all previous virtual engagements here.
Please note that the livestream will begin at the scheduled start time. If the livestream has not yet started, the link will show only previous roundtables. You may need to refresh the webpage after the start time to view the livestream.

Public Listening Sessions

Watch the Public Listening Sessions here.

Public listening sessions were held on April 28, 2021 and May 5, 2021. Should additional dates and times be required, EPA will provide updates on this website. View the below video to see the EPA Administrator's message on the importance of these engagements to the Agency.

View the Lead and Copper Rule 101 to learn more about the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and the public engagements.

National Co-Regulator Meeting

EPA is hosting a national co-regulator meeting on July 28 through July 29, 2021 to discuss the feedback received from the prior virtual engagements and obtain input from primacy agencies. This meeting will not be livestreamed or recorded; however, a written summary will be posted to the docket. 

Supporting Materials

• Federal Register Notice: Revision of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) Virtual Engagements
• Press Release: EPA Announces Public Listening Sessions and Roundtables on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
• Learn more about the Revised Lead and Copper Rule