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| https://www.portman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=7249d394-5d1b-45e5-95d4-559e843269f5 | Senate Approves Portman Measure to Stop EPA's Dangerous Regulation of Fire Hydrants | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | OH | Rob Portman | P000449 | www.portman.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) applauded the Senate passage of legislation to bolster fire safety and protect local governments from a dangerous and expensive new mandate. Last week, Portman cosponsored bipartisan legislation with Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to prohibit EPA oversight of fire hydrants, which is identical to the House companion legislation that passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent today. The bill has passed both chambers of Congress and is set to go to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Today’s passage of our bill ensures that this onerous, nonsensical regulation on fire hydrants will permanently be put to rest, and I applaud my colleagues for helping us get it over the finish line to protect Ohio communities,” Portman said. Watch Portman’s remarks on the Senate floor here. On October 22, 2013, EPA announced through guidance that fire hydrants would be covered under the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, set to go into effect on January 4, 2014, because they are occasionally used in emergencies to provide drinking water. Local communities were caught off guard by the announcement because fire hydrants had not been previously discussed, and because similar items were already excluded from the rule. As a result of the new EPA interpretation, any hydrant manufactured or installed after January 4th must have a lead content that meets the statutory standard. Spare hydrants or parts that cities in Ohio keep on hand not meeting the standard will become obsolete. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |