Management of PCB laboratory wastes

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1995

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/161494· OSTI ID:161494

Regulations promulgated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) govern the management of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), including use, storage, and disposal. Under TSCA, PCBs can only be used if the use is authorized under the TSCA regulations in 40 CFR 761; otherwise, the use of PCBs is prohibited and the PCBs must be disposed as PCB waste. 40 CFR 761.30(j) authorizes the use of PCBs in ``small quantities for research and development.`` Research and development activities are defined to include activities associated with laboratory analysis.

• Research Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Environment, Safety, and Health, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Environmental Policy and Assistance
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 161494
• Report Number(s): DOE/EH--413-061/1195; ON: TI96003479; NC: NONE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS
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STANDARDS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACTS
WASTE MANAGEMENT