Environmental
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in older electrical transformers and equipment in a Texas commercial building are regulated primarily under:
ATCEQ air quality permits
BEPA regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring proper handling and disposal✓ Correct
CTexas Water Code
DOSHA safety standards only
Explanation
PCBs are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which requires proper handling, storage, and disposal of PCB-containing equipment. The EPA regulates PCBs federally. Property owners and managers should identify PCB-containing equipment (especially pre-1979 transformers) and ensure compliance with EPA disposal requirements.
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