Announcement of Stakeholders Meeting Regarding the Use of Screening Procedures for Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring

Résumé

The Environmental Protection Agency will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, December 4, 1997. The purpose of this meeting is to present information regarding EPA's plans for the approval of screening procedures for the compliance monitoring of drinking water contaminants, to solicit public input on the potential uses of screening procedures, and to seek the preferences of the public regarding approaches for continued public involvement. This meeting is a continuation of public meetings that started in 1995 to obtain input on the Agency's Drinking Water Program. These meetings were initiated as part of the Drinking Water Program Redirection efforts to help refocus EPA's drinking water priorities and to support strong, flexible partnerships among EPA, states, local governments, and the public. At the upcoming meeting, EPA is seeking input from the regulated community (public water systems), method developers/vendors, analytical laboratories, research and regulatory personnel, environmental and public interest groups, and other stakeholders. Input is requested regarding the current and potential applications of screening procedures for drinking water compliance monitoring, their