H.R. 6451 would direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editDrug Free Water Act of 2008 - Requires the wiki and beAdministrator of the firstEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provideconvene a detailed summarytask force to develop: (1) recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals to prevent or reduce the bill!)detrimental effects caused by introducing such materials into water systems and for limiting the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals through treatment works in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act); and (2) a strategy for educating the public on such recommendations.

Requires a report by the task force to Congress containing the recommendations and strategy required by this Act.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/9/2008:7/10/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on TransportationWater Resources and Infrastructure.Environment.
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== Points in Favor ==

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