Infectious Waste and Beach Closings

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hospitals.

Marine pollution.

Sewage--Purification.

Sewage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1988

Summary:

Examines issues concerning recent beach closings following discoveries of medical waste. Discusses the economic impact on beach-related businesses, current Federal and State laws, the role of the Environmental Protection Agency, the definition of infectious waste, related congressional actions, and questions regarding the source of the waste

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Infectious Waste and Beach Closings

Publisher Number:

CRS-1988-ENR-0033

Access Restriction:

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