Commentary & Analysis - Compliance & Risks

Canada Proposes Amendment to Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Regulations

Written by complianceandrisk | Jul 2, 2013, 10:42:11 AM

Canada is proposing an amendment to its Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Regulations, regarding the extension of the end-of-use deadline for high concentration electrical equipment.

The amendment proposes that if transformers, potential transform­ers, circuit breakers, reclosers and bushings which are located at an electrical generation, transmission or distribution facility and that contain PCBs in a concentration of 500 mg/kg or more are in use on September 5, 2008, then these can stay in use until December 31, 2025.

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