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US HR4797GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016
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Introduced
03/17/2016
03/17/2016
In Committee
03/18/2016
03/18/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016 Grants and Education To Tackle Homeowner Exposure to Lead Ensuring America Drinks Only from Unpolluted Taps Act of 2016 This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible entities (i.e., certain water systems, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies) for reducing lead levels in water for human consumption. Grant funds may be used to assist low-income homeowners in carrying out lead reduction projects, as long as the grant amount does not exceed the cost of replacing the privately owned portion of the service line. If an eligible entity uses funds for replacing lead service lines, it must: (1) notify customers of the planned replacement of any publicly owned portions of the lead service line; (2) inform each customer that it will replace the public portions of the line only if it obtains the customer's consent to simultaneously replace the privately owned portions of the line; and (3) demonstrate that it has considered multiple options for reducing lead in drinking water, including an evaluation of options for corrosion control.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2016, establishes a grant program managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help eligible entities, such as water systems, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, reduce lead levels in drinking water. The program aims to assist low-income homeowners with projects to replace lead pipes and fixtures, with grant amounts capped at the cost of replacing the privately owned portion of the service line. If grants are used for replacing lead service lines, which are underground pipes that carry water from the main water line to a home, the eligible entity must inform customers about the planned replacement of the public portion and obtain their consent to also replace the private portion simultaneously, while also demonstrating that they have explored various methods to reduce lead, including controlling corrosion.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. (on 03/18/2016)
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