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This column focuses on the possible direction that the US Environmental Protection Agency may take under its new director, Christine Todd Whitman. Specifically discussing the drinking water program, the column also covers political appointments of the new administration that could affect the water industry. Topics covered include: the radon and groundwater rules; Safe Drinking Water Act regulations; operator certification guidelines; MTBE ban; and, the review and revision of current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Includes table.