EPA Renews Pledge To Issue Perchlorate Rule After Official Raised Doubts

A lead member of EPA's water office staff reassured members of the agency's children's health advisory panel that officials will continue on their path toward regulating the rocket fuel ingredient perchlorate in drinking water, despite a suggestion from a top agency office last month that raised questions in some stakeholders' minds. Asked if not issuing a rule on perchlorate is an option at this point, Eric Burneson told the Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) at a Nov. 29 meeting...