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Proc 9407ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9407

National Poison Prevention Week, 2016

This proclamation designates March 20-26, 2016 as National Poison Prevention Week, calling on Americans to take precautions against accidental poisonings from household products and medications. It provides public safety guidance and references existing congressional authorization from 1961 for this annual observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 15611

Impact dates

  1. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day referenced for safe drug disposal

  2. National Poison Prevention Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 20 through March 26, 2016 as National Poison Prevention Week
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to protect their families from hazardous household materials and misuse of prescription medicines

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing, designating March 20-26, 2016 as National Poison Prevention Week

Near term (90d)

  • National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30, 2016 referenced for safe drug disposal

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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