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The board will accept oral testimony at the virtual public hearing on October 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Oral testimony will be given the same consideration as written comments received by September 3, 2021. Register for the October 13, 2021, 1:30 PM virtual board meeting* and the public hearing for both rules at the following link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KVff1ReLToOu6mTS_GHpjg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and the PFAS rules hearing starts at 1:30 p.m. Continue reading State Board of Health hosting Virtual Public Meeting on PFAS rulemaking October 13, 2021
Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water We are inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting. Please join DOH’s Mike Means and Barb Morrissey for a virtual, informational presentation on the PFAS Group A rule change (chapter 246-290 WAC) and Lab rule change (chapter 246-390 WAC). The first hour is a presentation about the rules; the second hour staff will answer questions about proposed changes. Please note: This meeting is informational only, we will not accept comments on the proposed rule language at this meeting. We hope you will join us! Time: Monday, August 30, 2021, at 8:00 AM Join … Continue reading DOH Office of Drinking Water is inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting.
Public Comment Period August 4–September 3, 2021 In response to a petition received by the State Board of Health (board) to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the board is proposing revisions to chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies (Group A rule). In addition, the board is proposing revisions to the companion rule, chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification and data reporting rule (Lab rule). Rulemaking Activities, Office of Drinking Water :: Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
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An update from Mike Means, Director Office of Drinking Water, on staff changes. Continue reading DOH Update 6-2-2021