Low-flow toilet bill reintroduced.(Joe Knollenberg argues against low flow toilets)(Brief Article)
Supply House Times, May, 2001 by Sticken, Eric
On April 4, Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Mich., and 34 co-sponsors reintroduced bill H.R. 1479, proposing the amendment of water conservation laws, to the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to rescind the rules set by EPAct in 1992 regarding water consumption of toilets, shower-heads, faucets and other plumbing supplies. Knollenberg's new bill is identical to his previous attempts and has been referred to the same committee that defeated it last year by a vote of 13 to 12. This year he has 34 co-sponsors vs. 30 last year. The centerpiece of Knollenberg's argument last year was that the consumer's choice was restricted to ineffective low-flow toilets.
This year, he appears to be focusing on the regulatory issue of state vs. federal rights. He argues that it is...
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