[Pharmwaste] NH & MS now compliant w/ DEA rule

[Ed Gottlieb]

Yesterday's announcement about S.C. becoming more compliant with the DEA take back rule prompted Wendy, from the NH Haz Waste Management Bureau, to write:
As of August 6, 2016, NH law allows for pharmaceutical collections in accordance with DEA requirements.  The changes made by 2016 HB 1490 supersede the hazardous waste rules that had presented a barrier to collection of residential pharmaceutical wastes by entities other than law enforcement.  The hazardous waste rules are currently being revised.
Here’s a link to the text of HB 1490:  http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_Status/billText.aspx?sy=2016&id=883&txtFormat=html
I just checked again and don't find registrations in AK, CT, HI, or MO.
MS, which was a on the list last August, now has pharmacies registered!

Anyone from AK, CT, HI, or MO have updates on pending rules changes?  Interested in lobbying to bring your state into compliance?  I have contact info for CT and MO.

Ed Gottlieb
Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Board Member, New York Product Stewardship Council
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
525 3rd Street
Ithaca, NY  14850
(607) 273-8381
fax: (607) 273-8433
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