NWRA Files Comments on PHMSA’s Proposal to Harmonize Hazard Materials Regulations with International Standards
Arlington, VA – The Healthcare Waste Institute (HWI) of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) identified several areas of concern in comments filed with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regarding its proposal to align certain hazardous materials rules regulating hazardous medical waste with international standards.
HWI urged PHMSA to provide clarifying guidance on proposals that address labeling and packaging requirements in its comments. HWI also requested the agency consider expediting its special permit process to avoid lengthy storage of medical waste.
“We appreciate and support efforts to harmonize with international standards,” said NWRA President and CEO Darrell Smith. “HWI and its member companies welcome the opportunity to discuss these proposals with the agency to address our concerns.”
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Brandon Wright
National Waste and Recycling Association
bwright@wasterecycling.org
202-364-3706
