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###### Environmental Protection Agency

          - [FRL-7968-5]

# AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency.

# ACTION:

Notice.

# SUMMARY:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the first public meeting of the Working Group of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) on the Public Education Requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule (WGPE). The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for the WGPE members to begin discussions on the public education requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule.

# DATES:

The first meeting of the WGPE will be held in Washington, DC on October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and October 6th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

# ADDRESSES:

The WGPE meeting will take place at RESOLVE, Inc., 1255 23rd St., NW., Suite 275, Washington, DC 20037.

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Interested participants from the public should contact Elizabeth McDermott, Designated Federal Officer, National Drinking Water Advisory Council Working Group on Public Education, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Drinking Water Protection Division (Mail Code 4606M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20460. Please contact Elizabeth McDermott at                         *mcdermott.elizabeth@epa.gov*, or call 202-564-1603 to receive additional details.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Background:*                     The charge for the Working Group on the Public Education Requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule (WGPE) is to (1) review the current lead public education requirements to find and define the need for improvements and make recommendations to the full NDWAC accordingly; (2) develop language for communicating the risk of lead and a suggested response to the public; and (3) define the delivery means to the public. The NDWAC established a target date of May 2006 to complete these tasks. The WGPE is comprised of 15 members from drinking water industries, stakeholder organizations, state and local officials, public health officials, environmental organizations, and risk communication experts.                

*Public Comment:*                     An opportunity for public comment will be provided during the WGPE meeting. Oral statements will be limited to five minutes; it is preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or organization. Written comments may be provided at the meeting or may be sent by mail to Elizabeth McDermott, Designated Federal Officer for the WGPE, at the mail or email address listed in the                     **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**                     section of the notice.                

*Special Accommodations:*                     Any person needing special accommodations at this meeting, including wheelchair access, should contact Elizabeth McDermott, Designated Federal Officer for the WGPE, at the number or email address listed in the                     **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**                     section of the notice. Requests for special accommodations should be made at least five business days in advance of the WGPE meeting.                

Dated: September 9, 2005.

Cynthia C. Dougherty,

Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.

[FR Doc. 05-18234 Filed 9-13-05; 8:45 am]

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