HR 3515 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988

Introduced 1987-10-20· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-582.(1988-11-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1988-10-06
Yea 390Nay 28
PassedHouse · 1988-10-06
Yea 390Nay 28

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Infectious Waste Regulation Act of 1987 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations for the management of infectious waste which: (1) define infectious waste; (2) establish handling, treatment, storage, and disposal requirements; and (3) include other necessary requirements to protect human health and the environment. Requires the Administrator to consult with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control on matters relating to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) when promulgating such regulations. Authorizes exemptions for small quantities of such waste. Requires that facilities where such waste is handled be open for Federal inspection and that handlers of such waste provide information and samples as necessary.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (18)

11 Democrats7 Republicans