💧EPA Approves Hawaii's Revised Drinking Water Regulations
Revision of Approved State Primacy Program for the State of Hawaii
Summary
Notice is hereby given that the State of Hawaii revised its approved State primacy program under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) by adopting regulations that effectuate the Federal Ground Water Rule (GWR). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that Hawaii's revision request meets the applicable SDWA program revision requirements and the regulations adopted by Hawaii are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, EPA approves this revision to Hawaii's approved State primacy program. However, this determination on Hawaii's request for approval of a program revision shall take effect in accordance with the procedures described below in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document after the opportunity to request a public hearing.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The approval of Hawaii's State primacy program under the Safe Drinking Water Act has significant regulatory implications for businesses operating in the water industry, impacting compliance with new drinking water standards. Businesses may need to invest in adjustments to meet these regulations or face penalties.