Managing PCBs

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · EPRI J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5960990

Lihach, N

Compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations for managing the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that were widely distributed in electrical equipment will be costly to the utility industry, estimated at over $5 billion over a ten-year period by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Most of the budget could be needed to identify and reclaim 2.5 million contaminated transformers. Three divisions are coordinating EPRI research efforts with those of other companies and utilities in the areas of detection, destruction, spill cleanup, disposal, and health effects. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 5960990
• Journal Information: EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 6:8; ISSN EPRJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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