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America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: Spill Notification and Access to Chemical Inventory Data

On October 23, 2018, America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law, amending the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The attached fact sheet provides an overview of these amendments to EPCRA, which require that:

Community water systems receive prompt notification of releases that are reportable under EPCRA, section 304.
Community water systems are given access to hazardous chemical inventory data that is reported under EPCRA, section 312.

Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act – America’s Water Infrastructure Act: A Guide for Community Water Systems and State Drinking Water Primacy Agencies (pdf) (269.55 KB)
AWIA Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (582.24 KB)