This is something we should be looking at very closely, for it affects all of us, one way or another. Its been 17 years since the passage of Republic Act 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990. Its about time to fine tune this law to meet the needs of the times.
There is a new hero from the 2nd District of Quezon Province, Congressman Proceso Alcala. His heroism? House Bill 2806: An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Management, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for Other Purposes. It seeks to address the gaps and weaknesses of Republic Act No. 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990, concerning the management of hazardous, radioactive and health care wastes in the Philippines.
This bill is now one of the topics of discussion at the Philippines Virtual Plenary (www.pvpnetwork.net). The Committee on Ecology pf the House of Representatives invites you to post our comments and suggestions on the subject bill. A copy of the bill is available in this site for your guidance and perusal: http://www.pvpnetwork.net/index.cfm?module=Forums&page=Forum&ForumID=208.
Source: www.pvpnetwork.net
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