(LANSING) — Michigan would have the toughest lead-testing rules in the nation and require the replacement of all underground lead service pipes in the state under a sweeping plan Gov. Rick Snyder and a team of water experts will unveil Friday in the wake of Flint’s water crisis. Other proposals include requiring utilities to test all schools, day care centers, nursing homes and similar facilities — not just some people’s houses — and the mandatory disclosure of lead plumbing in home sales and rental contracts, according to a document provided to The Associated Press by the governor’s office before the announcement. Under U.S.
Michigan To Propose Toughest Lead-testing Rules In The U.s.
David Eggert / AP, Time
Fri, 04/15/2016 - 7:21am
Topics: lansing gov rick snyder the associated press under u.s environmental protection agency world health organization s lead copper rule republican mike zimmer snyder s virginia tech marc edwards epa americans january september detroit s michigan s citizen-centric zimmer testing larger the snyder lcr i february michigan flint a the ap we zimmer zimmer propose water state systems pipes federal parts line million levels governor crisis proposal experts schools billion limit administration replacement residents require receive centers requiring care utilities day proposals replace local portion service city corrosion occur exceed workgroup nationwide control steps cost standard
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more