This article summarizes the results of the regulatory-negotiation, or reg-neg, process that was invoked to develop regulations for disinfectants and disinfection by-products. The content of the September 1993 draft rule is discussed here. There could be additional changes as the final rule is developed. The negotiating process is almost complete and is expected to result in the development of three closely related rules: the Disinfectants-Disinfection By-Products Rule; the Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (ESWTR); and the Information Collection Rule (ICR), which is designed to support the other two rule-makings. An overview of the three rules has been presented and the ICR has also been described in detail. The ESWTR will be the subject of a future article. Includes 4 references, tables.