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National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Proposed Perchlorate Rule

Pre-publication notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems.

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Pre-publication FRN perchlorate (PDF)(171 pp, 1 MB, May 23, 2019)