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Medical Waste
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This topic provides an overview of federal medical waste requirements, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous material transport rules. Certain medical waste treatment technologies under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) also may apply.
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Proposed Regulations 40 CFR 261, 262, 266, 268, and 273 - Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals 09/25/2015National
Final Regulations 40 CFR 60 and 62 - Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources: Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators 05/13/2013National
Proposed Regulations 40 CFR 62 - Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; District of Columbia; Emissions from existing HMIWIs 07/03/2013National
Final Regulations 40 CFR 62 - Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; District of Columbia; Existing HMIWIs 07/03/2013National
Notices Agency Information Collection Activities; State and Federal Emission Guidelines for Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators (Renewal) 09/21/2012National
Guidance Documents Do's and Don'ts: Safe Disposal of Needles and Other Sharps Used at Home, at Work or While Traveling  National
Questions & Answers How should sharps be disposed of in the central accumulation area? Can they stay in their red biohazard bins with a label? 02/08/2019National
Regulatory Analysis Medical Waste  National
Guidance Documents Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps  National
Guidance Documents Safe Options for Home Needle Disposal  National
Questions & Answers What are the specific packing regulations for syringes for medical waste disposal? 11/16/2005National
Questions & Answers Which states have more stringent requirements with regards to the transportation of medical waste? 11/30/2010National