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<div dir="ltr"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma">For MN:</font></div>
<div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="tahoma">Illicit drugs/controlled substances confiscated by law enforcement during drug busts is considered by EPA to be business generated waste. In MN controlled substances/illicit drugs are considered to be haz waste. If
the amount confiscated does not exceed the CESQG limits, some states may allow for incineration at SW facilities. MN does not, it must go to a HW incinerator for witnessed burn.</font></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="tahoma">Household pharms collected by law enforcement are considered to be household waste. As noted above controlled substances are considered to be HW, so in MN, controlled substances generated by households are household
hazardous waste (HHW). HHW iis not regulated by EPA. Each state's HHW program and/or HW program has rules/management standards that need to be followed for legal disposal of HHW. In MN, the only disposal currently allowed is HW incineration. However, we're
working on opening up a pathway for SW/WTE incineration within MN for all household pharms, including controlled substances. The pathway we're working through is based on our specific rules and statutes, so it would not likely work in another state.</font></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="tahoma">40 CFR, EPA's regulations should not apply to HHW pharms, it applies to pharms generated by the medical industry and confiscated by law enforcement. I also believe states vary on whether they designate controlled
substances to be haz waste. in MN they are HW unless proven otherwise due to our lethality characteristic. No one has tried to prove otherwise.</font></div>
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<div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="tahoma">I don't know if that all helped, but that is one of the problems. Every state has a DEA with more or less support for these programs. There is inconsistency in the types of collection options that DEA will approve
across the US. Every state also has a Board of Pharmacy with varying statutes related to possession of pharms. And every state manages CESQG HW and HHW slightly differently based on their rules and statutes.
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<font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us [pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Jessica Willard [JWillard@kdheks.gov]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Grasso, Cheri'; VeoraLittle@aol.com; Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov; Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov; pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes -RESULTS<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font color="blue" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: blue; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">I have been following the pharmaceutical take back discussion for the last month. We are interested in implementing
a model here in Kansas. But I would really like to know what happens to the controlled substances collected by law enforcement. <u>Specifically how, what size, and where they are incinerating</u>
<u>the controlled substances</u>. Title 40 Chapter I Subchapter C Part 60 appears to block incineration of pharmaceuticals by other solid waste incineration units, however I have heard of other states using them. Can anyone please help me to answer this question?
Thanks</span></font></b></p>
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Dept of Health & Environment</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us
[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us] <b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of
</span></b>Grasso, Cheri<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, May 18, 2010 6:41 PM<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</span></b> VeoraLittle@aol.com; Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov; Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov; pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</span></b> RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes -RESULTS</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Washington State DEA allows controlled substances (and other medicines) to be returned to police stations. There are over 40 ongoing
medicine return programs at law enforcement offices. See <a href="http://www.medicinereturn.com/" target="_blank">
www.medicinereturn.com</a></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The law enforcement office contacts the local DEA with their request, and DEA has a standard letter they send out allowing the medicine
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">There have been no problems with the medicine return programs either at law enforcement offices or pharmacies in Washington State.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cheri Grasso</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">Pharmaceuticals Project
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County</span></font><font color="navy"><span style="COLOR: navy"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">130 Nickerson Street, Suite 100</span></font><font color="navy" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">
| Seattle, WA 98109 | 206-263-3089</span></font><font color="navy"><span style="COLOR: navy"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="1" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 7.5pt">www.lhwmp.org</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> VeoraLittle@aol.com [mailto:VeoraLittle@aol.com]
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 17, 2010 2:01 PM<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</span></b> Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov; Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov; pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes -RESULTS</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Veora Little, CRNA, Naples, Florida, veoralittle@aol.com</span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">What state do you work in or represent?</span></font><font color="black" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#0080c0" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #0080c0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Collier County</span></font><font color="#0080c0" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #0080c0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">,
Florida</span></font><font color="#0080c0" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #0080c0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> (DrugFreeCollier, a substance abuse coalition.)</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Are police station drop boxes allowed or prohibited in your state?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#0080c0" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #0080c0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Yes they are allowed, we have them at 2 police and sheriff's office(total 3)
Our medical examiner also will collect all drugs including controlled substances at her office.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Is there specific guidance or legal requirements associated with the drop boxes beyond obtaining DEA waivers and complying with haz waste
rules/exemptions?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#0080c0" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #0080c0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Law Enforcement presence at all times is a requirement. We have a letter from
DEA stating we run program within their guidelines. No waiver necessary. All medications are collected as abandoned property and incinerated as evidence. Medical Examiner has statutes that allow them to house these substances, they incinerate as well..</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have there been any problems with police station drop boxes in your state?</span></font></p>
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No, just lots of very happy citizens sharing they want a place to bring their old medications. We also do a collection event, "OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET" two times a year at 10 locations throughout the county to collect in convenient locations, Law Enforcement
is present at these events. Next event November 13, 2010, join us. Happy to share any information.
<a title="mailto:veoralittle@aol.com" href="mailto:veoralittle@aol.com">veoralittle@aol.com</a> Thanks.</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In a message dated 5/17/2010 4:57:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Brandon.Kernen@des.nh.gov writes:</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Respondents explained that eight states (CA, FL, ID, MN, ND, NM, UT, WI) have one or more police station drop boxes. Additionally,
I am aware of five other states (AR, MA, ME, NH and TN) where drop boxes are present. Two states described some issues associated with small businesses disposing their unwanted pharmaceuticals in the drop boxes as well as other materials such as sharps. These
problems were addressed through education and/or placing the drop boxes in an area that could be scrutinized more closely.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Two replies to my inquiry indicated that police station drop boxes are not present in IN or VA.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">While some states have general requirements/guidelines associated with the collection of controlled substances, I did not receive
any responses that indicate states have developed detailed guidance for constructing and operating a police station drop box. Instead, local police stations are sometimes developing and implementing their own procedures.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">No attempt was made to determine the status of police drop boxes in states that no one responded about.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This information people provided was very helpful in broadly addressing some questions and concern from policymakers in NH. Thank you!</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">I did get a lot of detail from some respondents and can forward the package of responses I received if anyone wants them.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Regards</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoAutoSig"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Brandon Kernen, PG - Supervisor, Hydrology and Conservation Program<br>
Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau Phone: 603 271 0660/Fax: 603 271 0656<br>
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</span></b> Gressitt, Stevan [mailto:Stevan.Gressitt@maine.gov]
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<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 10, 2010 10:24 AM<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</span></b> Kernen, Brandon; pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</span></b> RE: [Pharmwaste] Unwanted Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I’d be very interested in seeing the result of this survey.Please?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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Building</span></font><font color="#993366" size="2" face="Goudy Old Style"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Goudy Old Style'; COLOR: #993366; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">, 2nd Floor</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#993366" size="2" face="Goudy Old Style"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Goudy Old Style'; COLOR: #993366; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">32 Blossom Lane</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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ME 04333-0011</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#993366" size="2" face="Goudy Old Style"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Goudy Old Style'; COLOR: #993366; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Ph: (207)287-4273</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces@lists.dep.state.fl.us]
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </span></b>Kernen, Brandon<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</span></b> Monday, May 10, 2010 8:59 AM<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</span></b> pharmwaste@lists.dep.state.fl.us<br>
<b><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</span></b> [Pharmwaste] Unwanted Medicine - Police Station Drop Boxes</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">NH is considering clarifying state law to allow for police stations to have drop boxes for unwanted/expired
medicine. Although some of these exist in NH already, NH state law inadvertently does not permit these at this time.</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions:</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">What state do you work in or represent?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Are police station drop boxes allowed or prohibited in your state?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Is there specific guidance or legal requirements associated with the drop boxes beyond obtaining DEA waivers and complying with haz waste
rules/exemptions?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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</span></font><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have there been any problems with police station drop boxes in your state?</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="2" face="Arial"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Thank you</span></font><font color="black"><span style="COLOR: black"></span></font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in" class="MsoAutoSig"><font color="navy" size="2" face="Times New Roman"><span style="COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Brandon Kernen, PG - Supervisor, Hydrology and Conservation Program<br>
Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau Phone: 603 271 0660/Fax: 603 271 0656<br>
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