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S. 1779

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to exempt fire hydrants from certain prohibitions against the use of lead pipes, solder, and flux.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) consult with and seek the advice of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on potential changes to federal regulations pertaining to lead; and (2) request the Council to consider sources of lead throughout drinking water distribution systems, including through components used to reroute drinking water during distribution system repairs.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateDec 9, 2013
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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    Introduced in Senate

Community Fire Safety Act of 2013 — Informed