By Healthcare Facilities Today

Congressman Frank Pallone pushes medical waste legislation after syringes washed up on a New Jersey beach earlier this month, according to NJ.com.

Pallone (D-6th) introduced the Medical Waste Management Act of 2013 to crack down on ocean polluters after syringes were found in Island Beach State Park.

"Medical waste dumping is a critical problem that needs a nationwide solution," Pallone said in a press release. "My legislation will ensure consistency and clarity within the law so we can put an end to interstate dumping."

The Medical Waste Management Act calls for a tracking system that will hold medical waste generators accountable, giving enforcement agencies greater authority to take swift action investigating and prosecuting those who improperly dispose of medical waste.

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