Question:
I thought the [Ebola waste disposal] issue needing resolution by CDC, DOT, and others had to do with
inconsistencies between CDC and DOT regulations, leaving haulers unable to legally
accept these materials, not any inconsistency or conflict between state and
federal regulations. Could you clarify that?
CDPH
RESPONSE: The conflict between the DOT and the CDC with respect to the designation
of Ebola waste is creating an issue regarding transportation of these wastes by
existing medical waste transporters, since Category A wastes (by definition)
are not considered to be “regulated medical wastes” by DOT. The
Department’s original answer was in the context on the effect this conflict
would have on the transportation of Ebola waste in California. California
would allow the transportation of this waste because, like CDC, we agree that
it should be a regulated medical waste. But because DOT regulations and
its waste designation (i.e., Category A) would likely preempt California’s
transportation laws/regulations, it doesn’t allow the medical waste haulers in
California to transport the Ebola waste as well (might be a question to pose to
CA Highway Patrol).
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