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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska Quick Finder Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PCB FAQs (ATSDR) Storage and Disposal PCBs in Fluorescent Light Fixtures Permissible Exposure Limits (OSHA) Compliance Report Environmental Violations EPA Approved PCB Waste Handlers Enforcement PCB Self Audit Checklist (PDF) (23pp, 247K) EPA Contacts Scientific Information About PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are synthetic chemicals that were manufactured for use in various industrial and commercial applications - including oil in electrical and hydraulic equipment, and plasticizers in paints, plastics and rubber products - because of their non-flammability, chemical stability, high boiling point and electrical insulation properties. Congress enacted the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to control the distribution, use, and disposal of harmful chemicals, including PCBs. Through TSCA, Congress established a number of requirements for identifying and controlling toxic chemical hazards that pose risks to human health and the environment. Storage and Disposal Storage and Disposal Regulations of TSCA (40 CFR 761.50 - .79) Interpretive Guidance - Additional information about PCB waste options Disposal Amendments - March 18, 1996 Fluorescent Light Ballasts (King Co., WA) Management of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Managing Used Oil Containing PCBs Compliance Audit Protocol Manuals PCB Self Audit Checklist (PDF) (23pp, 247K) Notification of PCB Activity and PCB Transformer Registration (Form and Instructions) Resources for Small Businesses Self-Disclosure Policy Enforcement Decisions from EPA's Administrative Law Judges EPA's Compliance and Enforcement Assurance Office PCB Penalty Policy (PDF) (26pp, 4MB) Penalty Inflation Policy (PDF) (15pp, 541K) Supplemental Environmental Project Policy Scientific Information Air Monitoring to Evaluate Airborne PCB Levels Impacts of Exposure to PCBs through Fish Consumption PCBs, Mining, and Water Pollution National information National Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Site Health Effects Laws and Regulations Interpretive Guidance Databases and Forms PCB Waste Handlers Information Resources EPA Regional Contacts Remediation Options for PCB Contaminated Superfund Sites TSCA Hotline & Contact Information Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday EST, (excluding legal holidays) Phone: (202) 554-1404 Fax (document requests only): (202) 554-5603 E-mail: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov Mailing address: U.S. EPA Environmental Assistance Division (7408M) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC 20460 EPA Contacts Questions about regulations: Dan Duncan (duncan.daniel@epa.gov), (206) 553-6693 Questions about health effects: Mike Watson (watson.michael@epa.gov) (206) 553-1072 Nationwide EPA PCB Contacts by Region Top of page Unit: Solid Waste & Toxics Unit Point of contact: Dan Duncan E-Mail: duncan.daniel@epamail.epa.gov Phone Number: (206) 553-6693 Last Updated: 07/30/2008

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