Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES MANAGEMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Congress Author
Date filed
September 29, 2008
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB05219
FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE HAZARDOUS AND RADIOACTIVE WASTES MANAGEMENT, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SHORT TITLE : Philippine Hazardous And Radioactive Wastes Management Act Of 2007.
ABSTRACT : Clearly defines responsibilities, requirements and other protocols in hazardous, healthcare and radioactive wastes management. Also provides, among others, clear criteria , guidelines and specifications of treatment, storage and disposal facilities including criteria of hazardous waste for disposal.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : GONZALEZ, RAUL JR. T.
DATE FILED : 2008-09-29
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS :
1. Alcala 2. Syjuco
3. Zialcita 4. Cabilao
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Codilla (023 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 01316
SUBMITTED ON 2008-09-29
SUBMITTED BY: ECOLOGY, APPROPRIATIONS, WAYS AND MEANS
RECOMMENDATIONS: approval
SUBSTITUTED BILLS: HB00817, HB02314, HB02806
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ON 2008-09-29
DATE INCLUDED IN OB: 2008-09-29
DATE CALENDARED : 2008-09-30
SECOND READING INFORMATION
DATE APPROVED ON SECOND READING : 2008-10-06
REMARKS : On Oct. 6, 2008, the Body approved to adopt the Explanatory Note of the bill as the sponsorship remarks on the measure;terminated the period of sponsorship and debate thereon; approved the amendments as contained in the Ctte. Rpt., if any; terminated the period of amendments thereon, and approved the same on Second Reading.
THIRD READING INFORMATION
DATE COPY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS: 2008-10-07
DATE APPROVED BY THE HOUSE ON THIRD READING :2008-11-17
HOUSE VOTES:    YEAS:170     NAYS:0    ABSTAIN:.0
DATE TRANSMITTED TO THE SENATE:  2008-11-20
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE SENATE/HOUSE
DATE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE:  2008-11-20
REMARKS : 

Abstract

Clearly defines responsibilities, requirements and other protocols in hazardous, healthcare and radioactive wastes management. Also provides, among others, clear criteria , guidelines and specifications of treatment, storage and disposal facilities including criteria of hazardous waste for disposal.

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