Laws and Regulations
Statute : Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) became law on October 11, 1976. The Act authorized EPA to secure information on all new and existing chemical substances, as well as to control any of the substances that were determined to cause unreasonable risk to public health or the environment. The current PCB regulations were published pursuant to this act. View PCB regulations as of July 1, 2007. For more information about TSCA, see the Office of Civil Enforcement page, or view the act at Toxic
Substances Control Act (15
U.S.C. 2605)
- Paragraph (e) relates to PCBs.
PCB Regulations: 40 CFR 761
Current PCB regulations can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 40 CFR 761. The CFR is updated as of July 1 each year. The Government Printing Office maintains the most current version of the CFR. View PCB regulations as of July 1, 2007 . See also the Interpretive Guidance page for useful interpretations of the regulations as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Additional Information
In addition, the Government Printing Office maintains a searchable database of all Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications and Federal Register (FR) Notices.
Detailed List of PCB
Federal Register Notices (As of September 2007)
EPA publishes information about the PCB program through the Federal Register. The Federal Register Notices listed below include PCB-related rules (proposed and final), notices of public meetings, responses to official comments, etc. This is not a comprehensive list of current regulations. For regulations concerning PCBs, please view PCB regulations as of July 1, 2007 . EPA also maintains a searchable listing of Federal Register Notices published by EPA.
Date | Type | Title | Citation |
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10/9/2007 | Procedural Rule | Transfer of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Cleanup and Disposal Program from the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) to the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) | 72 FR 57235 |
9/18/2007 | Final Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemption | 72 FR 53152 |
5/25/2007 | Notice of Application to Renew, Data Availability, and Modification of Existing Approval | Army Chemical Agent Rocket Incinerator Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls under the Toxic Substances Control Act | 72 FR 29317 |
4/30/2007 | Proposed Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemption | 72 FR 21190 |
4/4/2006 | Notice of Availibility | Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Site Revitalization Guidance Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) | 71 FR 16703 |
6/30/2005 | Notice of Public Meeting | Polychlorinated Biphenyls | 70 FR 37837 |
9/7/2004 | Availability of Supplemental Response to Comments Document | Storage of PCB Articles for Reuse | 69 FR 54025 |
6/20/2003 | Final Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) - Use of Porous Surfaces, Amendment in Response to Court Decision | 68 FR 36927 |
1/31/2003 | Final Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemptions | 68 FR 4934 |
9/17/2002 | Proposed Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemptions | 67 FR 58567 |
4/2/2001 | Final Rule | Reclassification of PCB and PCB-Contaminated Electrical Equipment | 66 FR 17602 |
3/30/2001 | Final Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Return of PCB Waste From US Territories Outside the Customs Territory of the United States | 66 FR 17468 |
11/1/2000 | Proposed Rule | Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Return of PCB Waste From US Territories Outside the Customs Territory of the United States | 65 FR 65654 |
4/6/2000 | Proposed Rule | Use Authorization for and Distribution in Commerce of Non-Liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Availability; Partial Reopening of the Comment Period; Extension of Comment Period | 65 FR 18018 |
12/10/1999 | Proposed Rule | Use Authorization for and Distribution in Commerce of Non-Liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Availability; Partial Reopening of the Comment Period | 64 FR 69358 |
6/24/1999 | Final Rule | Technical and Procedural Amendments to TSCA Regulations - Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | 64 FR 33755 |
6/29/1998 | Final Rule | Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) | 63 FR 35384 |
3/18/1996 | Final Rule | Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Import for Disposal | 61 FR 11095 |
2/9/1995 | Notice of Informal Hearing | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions | 60 FR 7742 |
12/6/1994 | Proposed Rule | Disposal of PCBs (Mega Amendments) | 59 FR 62788 |
12/6/1994 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce; Proposed Decision on Exemption Petitions | 59 FR 62875 | |
4/11/1994 | Exemptions from Prohibition | PCBs | 59 FR 16991 |
11/18/1993 | Proposed Rule | Reclassification of PCB and PCB-Contaminated Transformers | 58 FR 60970 |
11/9/1993 | Criteria for Granting Approval for Commercial Storage of PCBs for Disposal | 58 FR 59372 | |
6/8/1993 | Use of Waste Oil | 58 FR 32061 | |
1/26/1993 | Proposed Rule | Storage for Disposal of PCBs | 58 FR 6184 |
4/16/1992 | Revision of Test Methods Incorporated by Reference | 57 FR 13322 | |
3/2/1992 | Proposed Rule | PCB Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 57 FR 7349 |
9/10/1991 | Receipt of Applications to Dispose of PCBs | 56 FR 46180 | |
6/10/1991 | Receipt of Application to Operate PCB Storage Facility | 56 FR 26673 | |
6/10/1991 | ANPR | Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Disposal of PCBs | 56 FR 26738 |
6/10/1991 | Availability of Draft Guidance Documents | Availability of Draft Guidance on Disposal of PCBs | 56 FR 26745 |
4/2/1991 | Availability of Draft Guidance Documents | PCBs in Natural Gas Pipelines | 56 FR 13473 |
3/4/1991 | Availability and Review of PCB State Enhancement Grant Program | 56 FR 9008 | |
3/1/1991 | Agency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review | 56 FR 8759 | |
2/13/1991 | Agency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review; PCB Exemptions - Annual Submission Requirements | 56 FR 5824 | |
12/27/1990 | Notice | Agency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review | 55 FR 53187 |
11/26/1990 | Final Rule | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 55 FR 49043 |
11/7/1990 | Final Rule | Partial Rescission of Exemption Rule | 55 FR 46790 |
11/7/1990 | Proposed Rule | Disposal Approval | 55 FR 46790 |
11/2/1990 | Criteria and Procedures for Terminating Storage | 55 FR 46470 | |
10/31/1990 | Corrections | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 55 FR 45804 |
9/24/1990 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Technical Amendment | 55 FR 38998 | |
9/13/1990 | Final Rule | Stay of Interpretation | |
8/31/1990 | Receipt of application for Approval to Dispose of PCBs | 55 FR 35720 | |
6/27/1990 | Correction | Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities | 55 FR 26204 |
6/6/1990 | Receipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of PCBs | 55 FR 23134 | |
5/22/1990 | Final Rule | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Exemption | 55 FR 21023 |
4/13/1990 | Availability of PCB Penalty Policy | 55 FR 13955 | |
4/6/1990 | Clarification | PCB; Wet Weight/Dry Weight | 55 FR 12866 |
1/8/1990 | Correction | Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities | 55 FR 695 |
12/21/1989 | Final Rule | Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities | 54 FR 52716 |
9/12/1989 | Reopening of Comment Period | PCB Exemptions | 54 FR 37698 |
7/6/1989 | Correction | PCB in Electrical Transformers | 54 FR 28418 |
5/19/1989 | Final Rule | Procedures for Rulemaking under Section 6 of TSCA | 54 FR 21622 |
11/9/1988 | Extension of Comment Period | Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities | 53 FR 45288 |
10/28/1988 | Receipt of application for Approval to Dispose of PCBs | 53 FR 43767 | |
10/19/1988 | Amendment and Clarifications | PCB Spill Cleanup Policy | 53 FR 40882 |
9/26/1988 | Proposed Rule | Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities | 53 FR 37436 |
9/1/1988 | Correction | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 53 FR 33897 |
8/24/1988 | Correction | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions | 53 FR 32326 |
8/2/1988 | PCB Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations; Correction | 53 FR 29114 | |
7/19/1988 | Final Rule | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 53 FR 27322 |
7/1/1988 | Correction | PCB and Chemical Fate Test Guidelines | 53 FR 25049 |
6/27/1988 | Final Rule | Exclusion, Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 53 FR 24206 |
6/9/1988 | Final Rule | PCB and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines; Incorporation by Reference Update | 53 FR 21641 |
5/25/1988 | Receipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of PCBs | 53 FR 18900 | |
5/18/1988 | Notice of Receipt of Application | Receipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of PCBs | 53 FR 11761 |
4/5/1988 | Proposed Revisions of Incorporation by Reference | PCB and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines | 53 FR 11104 |
3/31/1988 | PCB and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines, Reapproved Test Methods | 53 FR 10390 | |
9/18/1987 | Corrections | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 52 FR 35350 |
9/4/1987 | Corrections | PCBs; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 52 FR 33680 |
8/21/1987 | Proposed Rule | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 52 FR 31738 |
7/8/1987 | Proposed Rule | PCBs; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 52 FR 25838 |
7/2/1987 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | PCBs | 52 FR 25068 |
6/19/1987 | Corrections | PCB Spill Cleanup Policy | 52 FR 23397 |
4/2/1987 | Final Rule | PCB Spill Cleanup Policy | 52 FR 10688 |
1/9/1987 | Response to Citizens' Petition | PCBs | 52 FR 862 |
12/8/1986 | Clarification of the Use of Electrical Transformers | 59 FR 47241 | |
8/8/1986 | Final Rule | Response to Exemption Petitions | 51 FR 28556 |
8/29/1985 | Denial of Exemption Petition | Response to Exemptions Petitions; Proposed Rule and Response to Ward Transfer Co. Petition for Exemption | 50 FR 35182 |
7/17/1985 | Final Rule | PCBs in Electrical Transformers | 50 FR 29170 |
4/4/1985 | Proposed Incorporation by Reference Revision | PCBs | 50 FR 13393 |
2/8/1985 | Extension of Comment Period | PCBs; Use in Electrical Transformers | 50 FR 5401 |
11/28/1984 | Correction | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers | 49 FR 46770 |
11/8/1984 | Modification of Definition of Totally Enclosed Manner for PCB Activities | 49 FR 44634 | |
10/11/1984 | Proposed Rule | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers | 49 FR 39966 |
9/19/1984 | Incorporation by Reference | PCBs | 49 FR 36648 |
8/20/1984 | Correction | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions, Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 49 FR 33019 |
7/23/1984 | Proposed Rule | PCBs, Modification of Definition of Totally Enclosed Manner for PCB Activities | 49 FR 29625 |
7/18/1984 | Technical Amendment | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions | 49 FR 29066 |
7/18/1984 | Editorial Amendment of Definition Correction | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions | 49 FR 29066 |
7/10/1984 | PCBs; Final Rules and Notice of Request for Additional Comments on Certain Individuals and Class Petitions for Exemption | 49 FR 28154 | |
7/10/1984 | Exclusions and Authorizations | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions | 49 FR 28172 |
7/10/1984 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Microscopy and Research and Development | 49 FR 28193 | |
7/10/1984 | PCBs; Request for Additional Comments on Certain Individual Class Petitions for Exemptions | 49 FR 28203 | |
6/20/1984 | Editorial Amendment of Definition | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions | 49 FR 25239 |
6/1/1984 | Proposed Incorporation by Reference Revision | PCBs | 49 FR 22836 |
3/22/1984 | ANPR | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers | 49 FR 11070 |
3/19/1984 | PCBs; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Prohibitions at Agricultural Chemical Facilities | 49 FR 10133 | |
1/13/1984 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions | 49 FR 1697 |
12/8/1983 | Proposed Rule | PCBs, Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations | 48 FR 55076 |
11/23/1983 | Correction | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Exemptions | 48 FR 52953 |
11/17/1983 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Microscopy and Research and Development | 48 FR 52402 | |
11/17/1983 | TSCA Statement of Policy for Compliance and Enforcement of PCB Storage for Disposal Regulations | 48 FR 52304 | |
11/1/1983 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Exemptions | 48 FR 50486 | |
5/10/1983 | Notice of Availability and Summary Report | Availability of Report; Monitoring Results and Environmental Impact on the Gulf of Mexico Incineration of PCBs under Research Permit H81-002; 4/83 | 48 FR 20984 |
4/20/1983 | Denial of Citizens' Petition; Rule Related Notice | PCBs; Manufacturing Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions | 48 FR 16884 |
4/7/1983 | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Incorporation by Reference Revisions; Correction; Final Rule; Correction (corrects "batch testing" procedures of FR 2/8/83) | 48 FR 15125 | |
3/30/1983 | Procedural Rule Amendment and Statement of Policy | PCBs; Procedural Amendment of the Approval Authority for PCB Disposal Facilities and Guidance for Obtaining Approval | 48 FR 13181 |
2/18/1983 | Statement of Policy | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 48 FR 7172 |
2/8/1983 | Final Rule | PCB Incorporation by Reference Revisions | 48 FR 5729 |
2/1/1983 | Correction | PCB Manufacture, Processing, Distribution and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Processes | 48 FR 4467 |
12/28/1982 | Final Rule | Use Authorization for PCB Railroad Transformers | 48 FR 124 |
12/3/1982 | Correction | NIOSH/OSHA: Field Research Projects | 47 FR 57774 |
11/18/1982 | Correction | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 47 FR 54436 |
11/17/1982 | Pulp, Paper and Paperboards Point Source Category Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards; Proposed Regulation (Clean Water Act) | 47 FR 52066 | |
10/21/1982 | Proposed Rule | Ocean Dumping; Proposed Designation of At-Sea Incineration Site | 47 FR 51769 |
10/20/1982 | Final Rule | PCB Manufacture, Processing, Distribution and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Processes | 47 FR 46980 |
8/25/1982 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | PCB Regulation of MCBs and DCBs | 47 FR 46723 |
8/25/1982 | Final Rule | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 47 FR 37342 |
7/13/1982 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | PCB Regulations of MCBs | 47 FR 37258 |
7/12/1982 | Extension of Comment Period | PCB Incorporation by Reference Revisions | 47 FR 30270 |
7/12/1982 | Notice of Availability of Guidelines for the Analysis of PCBs | 47 FR 30082 | |
6/8/1982 | Notice of Informal Hearing | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Process | 47 FR 30082 |
5/21/1982 | Proposed Rule | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Process | 47 FR 24976 |
5/21/1982 | Final Rule | PCB Incorporation by Reference Update | 47 FR 22098 |
5/6/1982 | Proposed Rule | PCB Incorporation by Reference Revisions | 47 FR 22123 |
4/22/1982 | Final Rule | PCB Recodification | 47 FR 19526 |
1/15/1982 | Proposed Rule | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 47 FR 17426 |
1/3/1982 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | PCB Disposal and Research and Development Activities | 47 FR 2379 |
11/18/1981 | Proposed Rule | Use Authorization for PCB Railroad Transformers | 46 FR 56626 |
5/20/1981 | Clarification of Interim Measures Program | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 46 FR 27614 |
5/20/1981 | Court Order | PCBs at Concentrations Below 50 ppm | 46 FR 27615 |
5/20/1981 | ANPR | PCBs at Concentrations Below 50 ppm; Possible Exclusion from Manfacturing Ban | 46 FR 27617 |
5/20/1981 | ANPR | PCBs at Concentrations Below 50 ppm | 46 FR 27619 |
5/6/1981 | Abeyance of Proposed Rule | Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities | 46 FR 25418 |
3/10/1981 | Court Order | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 46 FR 16090 |
3/10/1981 | ANPR | PCB Use in Electrical Equipment | 46 FR 16095 |
12/23/1980 | Extension of Comment Period | Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities | 45 FR 84828 |
12/4/1980 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | Use of PCBs in Floor Sweep Compounds | 45 FR 80320 |
10/28/1980 | Extension of Comment Period; Announcement of Informal Public Meeting | Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities | 45 FR 71364 |
9/10/1980 | Policy Guidelines | PCB Penalty Policy | 45 FR 59790 |
7/14/1980 | Extension of Comment Period | Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities | 45 FR 47168 |
5/9/1980 | Proposed Rule | Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities | 45 FR 30989 |
5/1/1980 | Expiration of the Open Border Policy for PCB Disposal | 45 FR 29115 | |
4/16/1980 | Extension of Comment Period | Request for Information on PCB Transformers (published 3/5/80) | 45 FR 25828 |
3/28/1980 | Final Amendment | Disposal Requirements for PCB Capacitors in Chemical Waste Landfills | 45 FR 20473 |
3/5/1980 | Policy Statement on Future Exemption Petitions | 45 FR 14247 | |
3/5/1980 | Request for Information on PCB Transformers ("Weeping" or "Sweating") | 45 FR 14232 | |
11/29/1979 | Proposed Amendment Clarification | PCB Hydraulic Machines | 44 FR 68489 |
11/21/1979 | Proposed Amendment | Disposal Requirements for Large PCB Capacitors in Chemical Waste Landfills | 44 FR 66851 |
10/2/1979 | Proposed Rule and Interim Guidance | Notification of Export of PCBs; | 44 FR 56856 |
9/19/1979 | Disposal Requirements; Immediately Effective Amendment to the 5/31/79 Final Rule Comment Period | 44 FR 54296 | |
7/20/1979 | Notice of Additional Petitions and Extensions of Reply Comment | PCBs; Manufacturing Exemptions | 44 FR 42727 |
7/9/1979 | Denial of Citizens' Petition | Disposal of PCB Contaminated Soil and Debris | 44 FR 40132 |
5/31/1979 | Proposed Rule | Amendment to Criteria for Chemical Waste Landfills | 44 FR 31567 |
5/31/1979 | Proposed Rule | Manufacturing Exemptions | 44 FR 31564 |
5/31/1979 | Interim Procedural Rules for Exemptions from the PCB Processing and Distribution in Commerce Bans PCBs; | 44 FR 31558 | |
5/31/1979 | Final Rule | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans | 44 FR 31514 |
3/12/1979 | Citizens' Petition | Disposal of PCB Contaminated Soil and Debris | 44 FR 13575 |
1/2/1979 | Policy for Implementation and Enforcement of PCB Ban Rule | 44 FR 108 | |
11/1/1978 | Interim Procedural Rules for Exemptions from PCB Manufacturing Ban | 43 FR 50905 | |
9/22/1978 | Extension of Reply Comment Period | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans | 43 FR 43048 |
8/25/1978 | Clarification | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans | 43 FR 38057 |
8/2/1978 | PCB Addendum to Preamble and Correction to Final Rule published 2/17/78 | 43 FR 33918 | |
6/7/1978 | Proposed Rule | PCBs; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans | 43 FR 24802 |
2/17/1978 | Final Rule | PCBs; Marking and Disposal | 43 FR 7150 |
12/2/1977 | Final Rule | Procedures for Rulemaking under Section 6 of TSCA | 42 FR 61259 |
6/27/1977 | Solicitation of Comments | PCB Open Public Meeting; | 42 FR 32555 |
5/24/1977 | Proposed Rule | PCB Marking and Disposal | 42 FR 26564 |
4/1/1976 | PCB Containing Waste; Disposal Procedures | 41 FR 14133 |