Connecticut Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988

Summary

Connecticut Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a demonstration program, within nine months of this Act's enactment, to track, by the use of a manifest system, medical waste generated and disposed of in Connecticut. Makes such program applicable to generators of medical waste and owners and operators of facilities for the treatment, storage, transport, and disposal of medical waste. Requires such parties to permit access to and provide copies of all records relating to such wastes to any designated EPA representative. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of program requirements. Provides that this Act does not preclude any State or locality from imposing more stringent requirements for the control or monitoring of medical waste, or affect the authorities or requirements of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress, within three years of this Act's enactment, on the progress and success of the demonstration program. Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1989 through 1991. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study and report to the Congress, within one year of this Act's enactment, on the medical waste treatment and disposal methods currently employed by Connecticut.

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Timeline

1. 11 August 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 August 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 August 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 August 1988

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 August 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5] · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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