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RIN: 2070-AC01

Publication ID: Fall 1995

Title: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Disposal Amendments
Abstract: The ANPRM solicited comments on alternate disposal methods for non-liquid PCBs and invites public input on modifications to the PCB disposal regulations. In February 1990, several parties petitioned EPA under Section 21 of TSCA to amend the regulations at 40 CFR 761, which govern the disposal of PCBs, and issue an interpretive rule or declaratory order construing the existing PCB disposal regulations. In responding to the petition, EPA agreed to initiate a regulatory investigation to determine whether or not to amend the disposal regulations. After analyzing the comments received in response to the ANPRM, a proposed rule was drafted to address alternative disposal methods for newly identified scenarios such as large volume solids; mixed wastes such as PCB/radioactive wastes; and other issues, such as disposal of household wastes, small capacitors, and used paints. This notice solicited comments on a modification to the disposal regulations which would allow for the recognition of PCB waste management activities under other Federal or State authorities. After analyzing comments received in response to the NPRM, a final rule will be drafted promulgating more than 50 changes, additions and deletions to the current regulations. Finally, this rule incorporates a reproposal of the April 6, 1990 proposed rule (cont)
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 761, subparts C, D, E, G (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2605(e)(1)(A)/TSCA 6(e)

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
ANPRM	06/10/1991	56 FR 26738
NPRM	12/06/1994	59 FR 62788
Final Action	10/00/1995

Additional Information: SAN No. 2878. ^PABSTRACT CONT: (55 FR 12866), which intended to clarify questions on whether the analysis of PCBs is to be conducted "on a dry weight basis." ^PRFA: Y
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: Tony Baney Environmental Protection Agency Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances 7404, Washington, DC 20460 Phone:202 566-0514 Fax:202 566-0473 Email: baney.tony@epamail.epa.gov