Texas Administrative Code

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TITLE 25	HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1	TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CHAPTER 1	TEXAS BOARD OF HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER K	DEFINITION, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSITION OF SPECIAL WASTE FROM HEALTH CARE-RELATED FACILITIES
RULE §1.137	Enforcement

The appropriate regulatory programs of the department shall incorporate the definition and methodology contained in these provisions into their respective general program rules and shall formulate and present for the board's consideration such additional rules as are necessary for the internal collection, storage, handling, movement, and treatment of special waste from health care-related facilities generated within or by the following facilities or activities:

(1) abortion clinics;

(2) ambulatory surgical centers;

(3) birthing centers;

(4) emergency medical service providers;

(5) home and community support services agencies;

(6) hospitals;

(7) special residential care facilities; and

(8) tattoo studios.

Source Note: The provisions of this §1.137 adopted to be effective April 4, 1989, 14 TexReg 1457; amended to be effective November 21, 1991, 16 TexReg 6482; amended to be effective December 21, 1994, 19 TexReg 9599.