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HR 3542 IH

To declare water hoses containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.

September 17, 2007

Ms. HOOLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

To declare water hoses containing lead to be banned hazardous substances.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. BAN ON WATER HOSES CONTAINING LEAD.

(a) Banned Hazardous Substance- Effective 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, any garden hose (or other hose intended to carry water) that contains more than 15 parts per billion lead shall be a banned hazardous product within the meaning of section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057).

(b) Rulemaking- Based on the best available scientific and technical information, the Consumer Product Safety Commission may revise the standard in subsection (a) to a level lower than 15 parts per billion lead if the Commission determines that such lower amount can be achieved.