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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

  • EPA Finalizes Changes to the Manifest Regulations

    On July 26, 2024, EPA finalized amendments to the manifest regulations for shipments of hazardous waste and PCBs that are transported for treatment, storage, and disposal.

    • Read more about the final rule.
  • New Changes to PCB Regulations Effective February 26, 2024

    • EPA finalized a number of regulatory changes  that address several key issues related to implementing the PCB Cleanup and Disposal Program under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
    • Access materials from our November 9 webinar about this rulemaking. 
    • Annual Report Form. 

Learn

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  • What are PCBs?
  • Health effects of PCBs
  • PCB laws and regulations
  • 2023 PCB Final Rulemaking
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  • Benefits of the PCB Cleanup and Disposal Program
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  • Region 9 success stories, storage and disposal facilities, and contacts
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  • Cleanup of PCB waste
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  • Nationwide risk-based disposal approvals



     

PCBs in Building
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  • How to notify EPA of PCB activities
  • How to register a transformer
  • Commercial storage & disposal facilities
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  • PCBs in ships
  • EPA Compliance: PCBs Inspection Manual
  • EPA Enforcement: PCBs Penalty Policy
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Last updated on April 30, 2025
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