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List of Federal Register Notices Pertaining to PCBs

This table contains links to the Federal Register Notices issued since 1976 to the present that pertain to the Polychlorinated Biphenyls regulations at Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 761.

All FR citations below link to PDFs of varying sizes. Many of the older FRs are very large files.

Date of PublicationActionTitleFR Citation
03/05/2026Proposed RulePaper Manifest Sunset Rule; Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations91 FR 10862
10/31/2024Final Rule; CorrectionIntegrating e-Manifest with Hazardous Waste Exports and Other Manifest-Related Reports, PCB Manifest Amendments, and Technical Corrections; Correction89 FR 86758
7/26/2024Final RuleIntegrating e-Manifest with Hazardous Waste Exports and Other Manifest-Related Reports, PCB Manifest Amendments and Technical Corrections (e-Manifest Third Rule)89 FR 60692
8/29/2023Final RuleAlternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations88 FR 59662
7/2/2015Final Rule; Technical AmendmentPolychlorinated Biphenyls: Revisions to PCB Manifesting Regulations; Item Number80 FR 37994
9/29/2014Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing (Import) Exemption for the Defense Logistics Agency79 FR 58266
9/6/2012Direct Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls: Revisions to Manifesting Regulations77 FR 54818
6/16/2010Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Extension of Comment Period and Additional Public MeetingsPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Reassessment of Use Authorizations; Extension of Comment Period and Additional Public Meetings75 FR 34076
4/7/2010Advance Notice of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Reassessment of PCB Use Authorizations75 FR 17645
1/29/2010Withdrawal of Proposed RuleWithdrawal of Proposed Rule Revising the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District75 FR 4759
4/21/2008Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment Period.Polychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing (Import) Exemption for Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC73 FR 21299
10/9/2007Final Rule

Transfer of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Cleanup and Disposal Program from the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances to the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response

(OPPTS renamed Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, OCSPP, effective April 22, 2010) 

72 FR 57235
9/18/2007Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemption72 FR 53152
5/25/2007NoticeArmy Chemical Agent Rocket Incinerator Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Notice of Application to Renew, Data Availability, and Modification of Existing Approval72 FR 29317
4/30/2007Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemption72 FR 21190
4/4/2006Notice of AvailabilityPolychlorinated Biphenyl Site Revitalization Guidance Under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Notice of Availability71 FR 16703
6/30/2005NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Public Hearing70 FR 37837
9/7/2004Availability of Supplemental Response to Comments DocumentStorage of PCB Articles for Reuse; Availability of Supplemental Response to Comments Document69 FR 54025
6/20/2003Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Use of Porous Surfaces; Amendment in Response to Court Decision68 FR 36927
1/31/2003Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemptions68 FR 4934
9/17/2002Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing (Import) Exemptions67 FR 58567
4/2/2001Final RuleReclassification of PCB and PCB-Contaminated Electrical Equipment66 FR 17602
3/30/2001Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Return of PCB Waste From U.S. Territories Outside the Customs Territory of the United States66 FR 17468
11/1/2000Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Return of PCB Waste From U.S. Territories Outside the Customs Territory of the United States

 

65 FR 65654

4/6/2000Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment PeriodUse Authorization for and Distribution in Commerce of Non-Liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Availability; Partial Reopening of the Comment Period; Extension of Comment Period65 FR 18018
12/10/1999Proposed Rule; Notice of Data Availability; Partial Reopening of Comment Period.Use Authorization for and Distribution in Commerce of Non-Liquid Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Availability; Partial Reopening of the Comment Period64 FR 69358
6/24/1999Final Rule; Technical and Procedural AmendmentsTechnical and Procedural Amendments to TSCA Regulations - Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls64 FR 33755
6/29/1998Final RuleDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls63 FR 35384
3/18/1996Final RuleDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Import for Disposal

 

61 FR 11096

3/10/1995Notice of Informal HearingDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Informal Hearing60 FR 13095
2/9/1995Notice of Informal HearingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions; Notice of Informal Hearing60 FR 7742
12/6/1994Proposed RuleDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls 

 

59 FR 62788

12/6/1994Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce; Proposed Decision on Exemption Petitions59 FR 62875
4/11/1994Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Exemptions From Prohibition Against Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce, and Use Authorization59 FR 16991
11/18/1993Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Reclassification of PCB and PCB-Contaminated Transformers58 FR 60970
11/9/1993Final RuleCriteria for Granting Approval for Commercial Storage of Polychlorinated Biphenyls for Disposal58 FR 59372
6/8/1993Final Rule; CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Use of Waste Oil; Correction58 FR 32060
1/26/1993Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Storage for Disposal of PCBs58 FR 6184
4/16/1992Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Revision of Test Methods Incorporated by Reference57 FR 13322
3/2/1992Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions and Use Authorizations57 FR 7349
9/10/1991Notice of Receipt of ApplicationsReceipt of Applications for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls56 FR 46180
6/10/1991Notice of Receipt of ApplicationsReceipt of Application to Operate a commercial Polychlorinated Biphenyl Storage Facility56 FR 26673
6/10/1991Advance Notice of Public ParticipationDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls56 FR 26738
6/10/1991Notice of Availability of Draft Internal Guidance for CommentDisposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Availability of Draft Guidance56 FR 26745
4/2/1991Notice of Availability of Draft Internal Guidance Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Natural Gas Pipelines; Availability of Draft Guidance56 FR 13473
3/4/1991Notice of Availability and ReviewPCB State Enhancement Grant Program56 FR 9008
3/1/1991NoticeAgency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review56 FR 8759
2/13/1991NoticeAgency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review56 FR 5824
12/27/1990NoticeAgency Information Collection Activities under OMB Review55 FR 53187
11/26/1990Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers55 FR 49043
11/7/1990Final Rule, Partial Recission of Exemption RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce, Partial Rescission of Exemption Rule55 FR 46790
11/2/1990Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Criteria and Procedures for Terminating Storage and Disposal Approvals55 FR 46470
10/31/1990Final Rule; CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers; Correction55 FR 45804
9/24/1990Technical AmendmentPolychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce, Technical Amendment55 FR 38998
9/13/1990Final Rule; Stay of InterpretationPolychlorinated Biphenyls: Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce, Stay of Interpretation55 FR 37714
8/31/1990Notice of Receipt of ApplicationReceipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls55 FR 35720
6/27/1990Final Rule, CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notification and Manifesting for PCB Wastes Activities; Correction55 FR 26204
6/6/1990Notice of Receipt of ApplicationReceipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls55 FR 23134
5/22/1990Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Exemptions55 FR 21023
4/13/1990Notice of AvailabilityNotice of Availability of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Penalty Policy55 FR 13955
4/6/1990Proposed Rule Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Wet Weight/Dry Weight Clarification55 FR 12866
1/8/1990CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities55 FR 695
12/21/1989Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities54 FR 52716
9/12/1989Proposed Rule and Reopening of Comment PeriodPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions; Reopening of Comment Period54 FR 37698
7/6/1989Final Rule; CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers; Correction54 FR 28418
5/19/1989Final RuleProcedures for Rulemaking under Section 6 of the Toxic Substance Control Act54 FR 21622
11/9/1988Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment PeriodPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities; Extension of Public Comment Period53 FR 45288
10/28/1988Notice of Receipt of ApplicationReceipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls53 FR 43767
10/19/1988Final Rule; Amendment and Clarifications of Policy StatementPolychlorinated Biphenyls Spill Cleanup Policy; Amendments and Clarifications53 FR 40882
9/26/1988Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notification and Manifesting for PCB Waste Activities53 FR 37436
9/1/1988CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers53 FR 33897
8/24/1988Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions53 FR 32326
8/2/1988CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations53 FR 29114
7/19/1988Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers53 FR 27322
7/1/1988CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines; Incorporation by Reference; Update53 FR 25049
6/27/1988Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations53 FR 24206
6/9/1988Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines; Incorporation by Reference; Update53 FR 21641
5/25/1988Notice of Receipt of ApplicationReceipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls53 FR 18900
5/18/1988Notice of Receipt of ApplicationReceipt of Application for Approval to Dispose of Polychlorinated Biphenyls53 FR 17761
4/5/1988Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines; Proposed Revisions of Incorporation by Reference53 FR 11104
3/31/1988Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls and Chemical Fate Testing Guidelines; Incorporation by Reference; Reapproved Test Methods53 FR 10390
9/18/1987CorrectionsPolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers52 FR 35350
9/4/1987CorrectionsPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations52 FR 33680
8/21/1987Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers52 FR 31738
7/8/1987Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations52 FR 25838
7/2/1987Notice of Denial of PetitionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Denials of Citizen’s Petition52 FR 25068
6/19/1987CorrectionsPolychlorinated Biphenyls Spill Cleanup Policy52 FR 23397
4/2/1987TSCA PCB Spill Cleanup Policy RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Spill Cleanup Policy52 FR 10688
1/9/1987Notice of Response to Citizen's PetitionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Response to Citizen’s Petition52 FR 862
12/31/1986Notice of Interpretation of Transformer Fire RegulationsPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Clarification of the Use of Electrical Transformers51 FR 47241
8/8/1986Final RuleResponse to Exemption Petitions51 FR 28556
8/29/1985Final RuleResponse to Exemptions Petitions; 50 FR 35182
7/17/1985Final Rule Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Electrical Transformers50 FR 29170
4/4/1985 Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Proposed Incorporation by Reference Revision50 FR 13393
2/8/1985Extension of Comment Period for Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Use in Electrical Transformers; Extension of Comment Period50 FR 5401
11/28/1984CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers49 FR 46770
11/8/1984Final RuleModification of Definition of Totally Enclosed Manner for PCB Activities49 FR 44634
10/11/1984Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers49 FR 39966
9/19/1984Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Incorporation by Reference 49 FR 36648
8/20/1984CorrectionToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions, Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations49 FR 33019
7/23/1984Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Modification of Definition of Totally Enclosed Manner for PCB Activities49 FR 29625
7/18/1984Technical Amendment; Final RuleToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Technical Amendment49 FR 29066
7/18/1984CorrectionToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Editorial Amendment of Definitions 49 FR 29066
7/10/1984Final RuleToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls;  Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Response to Individuals and Class Petitions for Exemptions49 FR 28154
7/10/1984Final RuleToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations49 FR 28172
7/10/1984Final RuleToxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Microscopy and Research and Development49 FR 28193
7/10/1984Notice of Request for Additional Comments on Certain Individual and Class Petitions for ExemptionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Request for Additional Comments on Certain Individual and Class Petitions for Exemption49 FR 28203
6/20/1984Editorial Amendment Toxic Substances Control Act; Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Editorial Amendment of Definitions49 FR 25239
6/1/1984Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Proposed Incorporation by Reference Revision49 FR 22836
3/23/1984Advance Notice of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Transformers49 FR 11070
3/19/1984Withdrawal of Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Prohibitions at Agricultural Chemical Facilities49 FR 10133
1/13/1984Final Rule Related Notice, Denial of Citizens' PetitionPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Denial of Citizen’s Petition49 FR 1697
12/8/1983Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Exclusions, Exemptions and Use Authorizations48 FR 55076
11/23/1983CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce Exemptions48 FR 52953
11/17/1983Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacture, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Microscopy and Research and Development48 FR 52402
11/17/1983Statement of PolicyToxic Substances Control Act; Statement of Policy for Compliance and Enforcement of PCB Storage for Disposal Regulations48 FR 52304
11/1/1983Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce Exemptions48 FR 50486
5/10/1983Notice of Availability and Summary ReportAvailability of Report; Monitoring Results and Environmental Impact on the Golf of Mexico Incineration Site from the Incineration of PCBs under Research Permit HQ 81-002; April 198348 FR 20984
4/20/1983Rule Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Denial of Citizen’s Petition48 FR 16884
4/7/1983Final Rule, CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Incorporation by Reference Revisions; Correction48 FR 15125
3/30/1983Procedural Rule Amendment and Statement of PolicyPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Procedural Amendment of the Approval Authority for PCB Disposal Facilities and Guidance for Obtaining Approval48 FR 13181
2/18/1983Rule-Related Notice; Statement of General PolicyPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Equipment; Statement of Policy48 FR 7172
2/8/1983Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Incorporations by Reference Revisions48 FR 5729
2/1/1983Rule; CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Processes; Correction48 FR 4467
1/3/1983Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Amendments to Use Authorization for PCB Railroad Transformers48 FR 124
12/28/1982Notice of Research Project Initiation; CorrectionNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Occupational Safety and Health Field Research Projects; Correction47 FR 57774
12/3/1982Rule; CorrectionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Equipment; Correction47 FR 54436
11/18/1982Proposed RegulationPulp, Paper and Paperboards Point Source Category Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards 47 FR 52066
11/17/1982Proposed RuleOcean Dumping; Proposed Designation of At-Sea Incineration Site47 FR 51769
10/21/1982Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Processes47 FR 46980
10/20/1982Proposed Rule Notice; Denial of Citizens' PetitionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Denial of Citizen’s Petition 47 FR 46723
8/25/1982Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Equipment47 FR 37342
8/25/1982Proposed Rule Notice; Denial of Citizens' PetitionPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Denials of Citizen’s Petition47 FR 37258
7/13/1982Proposed Rule Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Extension of Comment Period on Incorporations by Reference Revisions47 FR 30270
7/12/1982Proposed Rule-Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Notice of Availability of Guidelines for the Analysis of PCBs47 FR 30082
7/12/1982Proposed Rule Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacture, Processing, Distribution, and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Process; Notice of Informal Hearing47 FR 30083
6/8/1982Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacture, Processing, and Use in Closed and Controlled Waste Manufacturing Processes47 FR 24976
5/21/1982Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Incorporations by Reference Update47 FR 22098
5/21/1982Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Incorporations by Reference Revisions47 FR 22123
5/6/1982Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Recodification47 FR 19526
4/22/1982Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Use in Electrical Equipment47 FR 17426
1/15/1982Proposed Rule Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Denial of Citizens' Petition47 FR 2379
11/18/1981Proposed RuleProposed Amendments to Use Authorization for PCB Railroad Transformers46 FR 56626
5/20/1981Rule-Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs); Use in Electrical Equipment Interim Measures Program46 FR 27614
5/20/1981Rule-Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Court Order Regarding PCBs in Concentrations Below Fifty Parts Per Million46 FR 27615
5/20/1981Advanced Notice of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacture of PCBs in Concentrations Below Fifty Parts Per Million; Possible Exclusion from Manufacturing Prohibition46 FR 27617
5/20/1981Advance Notice of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; PCBs in Concentrations Below Fifty Part Per Million46 FR 27619
5/6/1981Proposed Rule Amendment; Notice of Abeyance Polychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Proposed Restrictions on Use at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities; Abeyance of Proposed Rule Amendment46 FR 25411
3/10/1981Rule Related Court Order and Enforcement NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions; Use in Electrical Equipment; Court Order on Inspection and Maintenance46 FR 16090
3/10/1981Advance Notice of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Use in Electrical Equipment46 FR 16096
12/23/1980Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment PeriodPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Proposed Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities; Extension of Comment Period45 FR 84828
12/4/1980 Proposed Rule Related NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Denial of Citizens' Petition45 FR 80320
10/28/1980Extension of Comment Periods; Announcement of Informal Public MeetingPolychlorinated Biphenyls in Food, Feed, Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities45 FR 71364
9/10/1980Notice of a policy for implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act, with respect to the assessment of civil penalties under Section 16; interim guidance for the determination of penalties for violations of the PCB regulations.Guidelines for the Assessment of Civil Penalties Under Section 16 of the Toxic Substances Control Act; PCB Penalty Policy 45 FR 59770 
7/14/1980Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment PeriodPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Proposed Restrictions on Use of PCBs at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities; Extension of Comment Period45 FR 47168
5/9/1980Proposed RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Proposed Restrictions on Use at Agricultural Pesticide and Fertilizer Facilities45 FR 30989
5/1/1980NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Expiration of the Open Border Policy for PCB Disposal45 FR 29115
4/16/1980Request for Information; Extension of Comment PeriodPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Request for Information on PCB Transformers 45 FR 25828
3/28/1980Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Final Amendment to the Disposal Requirements for PCB Capacitors in Chemical Waste Landfills45 FR 20473
3/5/1980NoticePolychlorinated Biphenyls; Statement of Policy on All Future Exemption Petitions45 FR 14247
3/5/1980Request for Information on PCB Transformers and PCB-Contaminated TransformersPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Request for Information on PCB Transformers 45 FR 14232
11/29/1979Proposed Amendment and Notice of ClarificationPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions; Clarification and Proposed Amendment on Hydraulic Machines44 FR 68489
11/21/1979Proposed Amendment to Disposal Requirements for Large PCB CapacitorsPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Proposed Amendment to the Disposal Requirements for Large PCB Capacitors in Chemical Waste Landfills44 FR 66851
10/2/1979Proposed Rule and Interim Guidance for Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Fully Halogenated ChlorofluoralkanesNotification of Export for Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Fully Halogenated Chlorofluoralkanes 44 FR 56856
9/19/1979Immediately Effective Amendment to Final Rule Application to Chemical Waste Landfill in Sedgwick County, KansasPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Disposal Requirements44 FR 54296
7/20/1979Proposed Rule; Notice of Receipt of Additional Manufacturing Petitions and Extension of Reply Comment PeriodProposed Rulemaking for Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing Exemptions44 FR 42727
7/9/1979Denial of Citizens' PetitionDisposal of PCB-Contaminated Soil and Debris; Denial of Citizen’s Petition44 FR 40132
5/31/1979Proposed Amendment to Final Rule; Notice of Informal HearingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Amendment to Criteria for Chemical Waste Landfills44 FR 31567
5/31/1979Proposed PCB Exemption Rule; Notice of Informal HearingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Proposed Rulemaking for PCB Manufacturing Exemptions44 FR 31564
5/31/1979Interim Procedures for Filling and Processing Petitions for Exemptions from the PCB Processing and Distribution in Commerce Prohibitions Under Section 6(e)(3)(B) of Toxic Substances Control ActProcedures for Rulemaking Under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act; Interim Procedural Rules for Exemptions from the Polychlorinated Biphenyl Processing and Distribution in Commerce Prohibitions44 FR 31558
5/31/1979Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions44 FR 31514
3/12/1979Request for Comments on Citizens' Petition Disposal of PCB Contaminated Soil and Debris: Citizens' Petition44 FR 13575
1/2/1979Policy for Implementation and Enforcement of Sections 6(e)(2) and 6(e)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control ActPolychlorinated Biphenyls Toxic Substance Control Act; Policy for Implementation and Enforcement 44 FR 108
11/1/1978Procedures for Filling and Processing Certain PCB Exemption Petitions Under Section 6(e)(3)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control ActInterim Procedural Rules for Polychlorinated Biphenyls Ban Exemptions 43 FR 50905
9/22/1978Proposed Rule; Extension of Reply Comment Period Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans43 FR 43048
8/25/1978Clarification of Contents of Official Record of Proposed RulemakingPolychlorinated Biphenyls; Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans; Clarification 43 FR 38057
8/2/1978Addendum to Preamble and Corrections to Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Addendum to Preamble and Correction to Final Rule 43 FR 33918
6/7/1978Proposed Rule; Notice of Informal HearingPolychlorinated Biphenyls Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Bans43 FR 24802
2/17/1978Final RulePolychlorinated Biphenyls Disposal and Marking43 FR 7150
12/2/1977Final RuleProcedures for Rulemaking under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act42 FR 61259
6/27/1977Notice of Meetings to Solicit Information for Proposed RulesPolychlorinated Biphenyls Open Public Meeting; Solicitation of Comments42 FR 32555
5/24/1977Proposed Rule Pursuant to the Authority of Section 6(e)(1), The Toxic Substances Control Act (Pub. L. 94-469; 90 S tat. 2003; 15 U.S.C. 2601, et. seq., hereinafter referred to as TSCA). Provide an Opportunity for Inform al Hearing Pursuant to the Authority of Section 6(c) (2) and 6(e)(4), TSCA.Polychlorinated Biphenyls Toxic Substances Control42 FR 26564
4/1/1976Disposal ProceduresPCB-Containing Wastes (Industrial Facilities)41 FR 14133

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