What method is required for proper disposal of PCB containing wastes?
Under this provision, PCB bulk product waste must be disposed using one of the following methods: Performance-based disposal – allows for disposal of PCB bulk product waste using the following methods: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) incinerator. TSCA chemical waste landfill.
Is PCB a RCRA hazardous waste?
PCB wastes are regulated as non-RCRA hazardous waste when PCB concentrations are ≥ 5 ppm in liquids and ≥ 50 ppm in non-liquid wastes. PCBs at > 5000 ppm are an extremely hazardous waste under California regulations.
Is PCB a listed waste?
4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) The DEC list for PCB wastes includes various PCB’s, PCB transformers, articles, and other PCB wastes. They are not EPA listed hazardous waste but are regulated by New York State as hazardous waste in 6 NYCRR 371.4.
What is the EPA standard for PCBs in water?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) of zero ug/L and a MCL of 0.5 ug/L for drinking water for PCBs. Regulations require that the water quality value for PCBs not exceed the Specific MCL of 0.5 ug/L.
Are PCBs regulated by OSHA?
Presently, there are no comprehensive OSHA regulations concerning PCB exposure. However, OSHA has set permissible exposure limits (PELs) for PCBs of 42% (concentration) at 1 milligram per cubic meter (mg/m(3) and PCBs of 54% (concentration) at 0.5 mg/m(3).
What is PCB regulation?
The PCB Regulations (SOR/2008-273) came into force on September 5, 2008. The purpose of the regulations is to protect the health of Canadians and the environment by preventing the release of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to the environment, and by accelerating the phasing out of these substances.
How do you dispose of a PCB transformer?
Under the proposed procedures, SCE will manage the decommissioned (whole) transformers containing PCB oil as hazardous waste and transport them to a permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facility under a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest.
What is an EPA listed waste?
Listed wastes are wastes from common manufacturing and industrial processes, specific industries and can be generated from discarded commercial products. Characteristic wastes are wastes that exhibit any one or more of the following characteristic properties: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity or toxicity.
Do I need approval from the EPA for PCB decontamination?
Many PCB decontamination processes do not require approval from the EPA; however, some processes do require approval. See Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 761, subpart D to determine whether a disposal activity requires approval, and contact a local EPA Regional PCB Coordinator with any questions.
What are the regulations for PCB remediation?
The primary focus of this guidance is the PCB Remediation Waste provision at 40 CFR 761 .61, which governs the management of PCB waste generated from PCB spills and associated cleanup activities (e .g., contaminated environmental media, rags, debris). Additional PCB requirements that may apply are also mentioned.
What is the EPA’s policy on PCBs?
Facilities that commercially store PCBs are approved under 40 CFR section 761.65 (d) by the EPA. Disposal approvals are issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to accept and/or dispose of PCB waste. Facilities can be permitted by EPA to dispose of PCB waste or may handle or dispose of certain types of PCB waste outside of a permit.
Can I store PCB waste in a commercial facility?
Commercial storage facilities are permitted by EPA to store PCB waste according to the regulations outlined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations 761 until proper disposal occurs. EPA maintains a list of disposal facilities and approvals by EPA Regional Office.