Response 168071125

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Understanding the problem, options and unintended consequences

Do you agree with the description of the nature of the problem on page 12?

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No

Are there any characteristics of the problem not described which should be described?

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No

Is the scope of products listed on page 13 appropriate?

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No

Do you agree with the description of the extent of the problem on page 33?

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No

Are there any other feasible options to address the problem?

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No

Are you aware of any health consequences associated with using substitutes for lead in the manufacture of plumbing products in contact with drinking water?

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No

Do you agree with the alternative regulatory option (changes to the current testing requirements) being discontinued as a feasible option?

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No

Are there any incentives, other than regulation, that could be introduced that would be effective in increasing market demand for low lead plumbing products and materials?

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Yes
No

Which is your preferred option?

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(Required)
Option 1 - Retain the status quo.
Option 2 - Require 0.25% or less lead content.
Option 3 - A non-regulatory industry led labelling scheme.
Other

Why is this your preferred option?

Once initial testing has taken place, there is a strong suspicion in the industry that changes are made and the lead content is increased in the products supplied into the market.

Do you agree that a transition period is required for Option 2?

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No, I do not believe a transitional period is required.
Yes, I believe a 3-year transitional period is suitable.
Yes, I believe a 5-year transitional period is suitable.

Questions for others

Do you have data on lead levels exceeding 10 μg/L in drinking water?

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No

Are you aware of any studies on the occurrence of lead leaching into Australian drinking water from within the premises?

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No

Do you have data on the frequency of elevated blood lead levels in Australia?

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Yes
No

What contributes the most to product selection for "behind the wall" plumbing installations? Please rank from 1 (highest) to 5 (lowest).

If other, please specify:
1) Ease of installation,
2) Price,
3) Availability to the market.
4) Quality.
5) After sales service.