H.R. 4266 (112th): Protecting Pregnant Women and Children From Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2012

Introduced:
Mar 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA29]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 27, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, infants, and children, by requiring a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium.

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Last updated Mar 27, 2012.
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3/27/2012--Introduced.
Protecting Pregnant Women and Children From Hexavalent Chromium Act of 2012 - Amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to:
(1) publish a health advisory for hexavalent chromium that is fully protective of the health of vulnerable individuals (including pregnant women, infants, and children), taking into consideration body weight, exposure patterns, and all routes of exposure; and
(2) establish a national primary drinking water regulation for hexavalent chromium that is protective of vulnerable individuals and the maximum contaminant level of which is as close to the maximum contaminant level goal for hexavalent chromium, and as protective of vulnerable individuals, as is feasible.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 6A: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
  • Subchapter XII: SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
  • Part B: Public Water Systems
  • Section 300g: Coverage
  • Chapter 103: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY
  • Subchapter I: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION
  • Section 9605: National contingency plan