HR 2200 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to permit citizens of any State to bring a Federal civil action against persons creating a public nuisance through the improper management of medical waste in another State.

Introduced 1985-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.(1985-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit any person from storing, transporting, or disposing of medical waste (solid waste derived from medical practices) in any State in a manner which causes or contributes to a threat to public health or safety, or a public nuisance, in any other State. Authorizes citizen suits in Federal district courts to enforce this prohibition.…

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