Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTES, DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS UNLAWFUL, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
August 20, 1998
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB02605
FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTES, DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS UNLAWFUL, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THERETO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ABSTRACT : "Medical Waste Management Act of 1998". Refers to the management of any solid or liquid waste generated in the diagnosis and treatment of human beings or animals. in the production or testing of biologicals. The danger posed to our people's health by such waste is a real and ever present threat. Thus, this bill.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : BASCUG, ALEX G.
DATE FILED : 1998-08-20
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS :
1.
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY ON 1998-08-26

Abstract

"Medical Waste Management Act of 1998". Refers to the management of any solid or liquid waste generated in the diagnosis and treatment of human beings or animals. in the production or testing of biologicals. The danger posed to our people's health by such waste is a real and ever present threat. Thus, this bill.

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