PCBs

Polychlorinated Biphenyls page

PROGRAM MANAGER

PHONE: (858) 307-1087

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a subset of the synthetic organic chemicals known as chlorinated hydrocarbons. PCBs are known to cause chronic reproductive effects, gastric disorders, and skin lesions in laboratory animals. Although Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Division owns, operates, and maintains the electrical distribution system throughout the installation, the PCB Program Manager oversees the management of “in-use” PCB transformers, switches, and oil fuse cutouts (OFC) equipment and the accumulation, storage, and disposal of PCB related equipment and/or waste.

Federal/State Laws and Applicable Regulations

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) 15 USC 2605
40 CFR Part 761.1 to 761.398
49 CFR Part 172
22 CCR 66263.40, 44; 66268.45; 67426.1 to 67429.11
Health and Safety Code 25122.7
PCB Regulations Links
- http://www.epa.gov/pcb/pubs/laws.htm
- http://www.epa.gov/pcb/

DoD, DoN, USMC Policy

Navy OPNAVINST 5090.1D Chapter 25
MCO 5090.2 (JUN 2018)
CMC Ltr, Polychlorinated Biphenyls Elimination Plan, dtd 01 Aug 2000

Responsibilities

The Compliance Division is the point of contact for the Air Station PCB Management Program. Naval Facilities Southwest is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of PCB containing equipment, and provides the Air Station with the Annual Elimination Plan and Annual PCB log. MCAS Miramar has been considered "PCB Free" since 2018, when the last of PCB containing equipment was removed from service and properly disposed.

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