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Division 5 The listing for the substance PCB shall be deleted and replaced by the following row:

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (d)ProductionNone
Use

None. Concerning PCBs in use by the implementation date, Parties shall:

  1. 1..

    Make determined efforts designed to lead to:

    1. (a)

      The elimination of the use of identifiable PCBs in equipment (i.e. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing residual liquid stocks) containing PCBs in volumes greater than 5 dm3 and having a concentration of 0,05 % PCBs or greater, as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2010, or 31 December 2015 for countries with economies in transition;

    2. (b)

      The destruction or decontamination in an environmentally sound manner of:

      • All liquid PCBs referred to in a subparagraph (a) and other liquid PCBs containing more than 0,005 % PCBs not in equipment, as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2020 for countries with economies in transition;

      • All liquid PCBs referred to in a paragraph 2(a) no later than 31 December 2029;

    3. (c)

      The decontamination or disposal of equipment referred in subparagraphs 1(a) and 2(a) in an environmentally sound manner.

  2. 2..

    Endeavour to:

    1. (a)

      Identify and remove from use equipment (e.g. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks) containing more than 0,005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0,05 dm3, as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2025;

    2. (b)

      Identify other articles containing more than 0,005 % PCBs (e.g. cable sheaths, cured caulk and painted objects) and manage them in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 3.

  3. 3..

    Ensure that the equipment described in subparagraphs 1(a) and 2(a) is not exported or imported other than for the purpose of environmentally sound waste management.

  4. 4..

    Promote the following to reduce exposures and risk to control the use of PCBs:

    1. (a)

      Use PCBs only in intact and non-leaking equipment and only in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied;

    2. (b)

      Not use PCBs in equipment in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed;

    When PCBs are used in populated areas, including schools and hospitals, take all reasonable measures to prevent electrical failures that could result in a fire, and regularly inspect equipment for leaks.

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