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.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 February 1987

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Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Summary

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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summary · EN · 19 February 1987
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/1156
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