Summary of Federal Laws

 

Environmental Laws

 

Toxic Substances Control Act

 

15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; 40 C.F.R. § 761.1 et seq.; 61 Fed. Reg. 6066 (Feb. 15, 1996)

Regulates the use and disposal of certain chemicals, including PCBs used in electrical transformers.  Must comply with regulations concerning use, service, storage, and disposal of transformers containing PCBs.  The Act requires the identification, inventory, marking and quarterly inspection of PCB transformers.  The quarterly inspection reports must be maintained.  See 40 C.F.R. § 761.20.




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