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f Noveirber 22, 1978 TO: AFMA Active Member Contacts Plant Managers Production Managers Safety Subscribers -- FROM: AFMA Environmental Concerns Coimlttee RE: PCB Identification and Disposal In case you missed It, or forgot to do anything about It, the February 17, 1978 Federal Register contained a Final Rule from the Environmental Pro tection Agency which may affect you. Part 761 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's) Is part of the Toxic Substance Control Act. This regulation pre scribes disposal and marking requirements for PCB's. The Intent of the regulation Is to protect the environment from further contamination by PCB's. The regulation Is rather detailed and cannot be elaborated fully In this ' short article. However, the basic requirements will be given, and If the reg ulation applies the full regulation should be obtained and studied. The first step Is to survey your facilities for PCB's. PCB's may be found In electric transformers and capacitors, coolants for electric motors, hydraulic fluid, and heat transfer fluids. Suppliers of the above items should be able to tell If PCB's are present. Local electrical power suppliers should be help ful in Identifying equipment containing PCB's. Comnerclal laboratories are available to test for PCB's. ' If PCB's are present, the equipment or area containing the PCB's must be marked with an official label. The label must be sufficiently durable to equal or exceed the life of the equipment or container to which It Is affixed. The labels roust be In place before-January 1, 1979. Labels are available from: Lablemaster 6001 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60060 312/973-5100 Almetek Industries, Inc. c/o O'Connor and Associations 325 Tamarack Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 312/420-7812 W. H. Brady Co. 2223 W. Camden Rd. P.0. Box 2131 Milwaukee, HI 53201 414/332-8100 ..................over MGNS 000061 AMEJltCAM FEED MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION. INC. 1701 N FT MYER DRIVE ARLINGTON. VA. 22209 TELE 703 I S24-0F' PCD Identification and Disposal November 22, 1978 Page 2 The regulation does not require removal of PCB's from service and disposal earlier than would normally be the case. However, when PCB's are removed from service and disposed of, disposal must be carried out In accordance with the regulation. The primary method for disposal Is Incineration In an ERA approved Incinerator. In certain cases, PCB contaminated soil and equip ment may be disposed of In approved chemical waste landfills. The nearest EPA office should be contacted for specific disposal Information. Those who violate this regulation are liable for civil and criminal penalties. The handling and disposal of PCB's should be taken seriously. They are very persistent chemicals which can cause adverse health and environmental effects. To obtain a copy of the Final Rule - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's) from the February 17, 1978 Federal Register, contact Barb Nelson at AFMA. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE Ray Wilson, Indiana Farm Bureau (Chairman) Frank H. Hackman, Ralston Purina Company David J. McNair, Allied Mills Don Postlethwalte, Walnut Grove Products Nick Scheuer, Hubbard Milling Company Robert R. Slttler, Central Soya Company Bill Toole, Flint River Mills Bill Wltmer, GTA Feeds MONS 000062