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Delicate disposal of PCBs

Journal Article · · EPRI J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5495253
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has published three handbooks to help utilities evaluate the alternatives for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which will continue to be a utility responsibility for some time. The identification of PCBs as a toxic substance in 1976 ended their use as a capacitor and transformer insulator, but 375 million pounds are distributed in equipment and their disposal must be carefully planned. The booklets outline Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the disposal technology by incineration or landfill which is currently available, and guidelines for preventing spills and controlling risks. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
5495253
Journal Information:
EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 5:2; ISSN EPRJD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English