EPA Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Lead Fishing Sinkers Ban

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the public comment period for a proposed rule to restrict the sale of lead- and zinc-containing fishing sinkers, which was initially set to be finalized on March 9, 1994.

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