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EPA moves towards possible regulation of the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals in sanitary sewer systems

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Home Publikationen EPA moves towards possible regulation of the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals in sanitary sewer systems

On Aug. 12, 2008, EPA announced its intention to submit an Information Collection Request (“ICR”) to the Office of Management and Budget, for collection of information from the Health Services Industry. 73 FR 46903  This ICR is the first step by EPA toward possible regulation of the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals, and the implementation of effluent limitations for disposal of unused pharmaceuticals to sanitary sewer systems. 

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