Polychlorinated Biphenyls

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Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's), are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In North Dakota, PCB's are not considered to be a hazardous waste.

Regulations concerning PCB's may be found in Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 761. North Dakota is not authorized to implement these regulations, but has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct inspections of facilities for proper disposal of PCB wastes. A representative of the Hazardous Waste Program conducts the inspection and prepares an inspection report which is sent to EPA Region VIII for compliance evaluation and enforcement actions.

Some helpful documents and links follow:

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution In Commerce, And Use Prohibitions
PCB's (Code Of Federal Regulations)
PCB Fact Sheet
PCB's In Fluorescent Light Fixtures (ballasts)
Proper Maintenance, Removal, and Disposal of PCB-Containing Fluorescent Light Ballasts
Management Of PCB Wastes
Protocol For Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits Of Facilities With PCB's, Asbestos And Lead-Based Paint Regulated Under TSCA

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Updated: 29 Dec. 2011

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