S.L. 549.28 Art. 13Decontamination of transformers containing more than 0.05% by weight of PCBs.

Holders of transformers containing more than 0.05% by weight of PCBs shall decontaminate this equipment according to the following conditions:

(a) the objective of the decontamination shall be to reduce the level of PCBs to less than 0.05% by weight and, if possible, to no more than 0.005% by weight;

(b) the replacement fluid not containing PCBs shall entail markedly lesser risks;

(c) the replacement fluid shall not compromise the subsequent disposal of the PCBs;

(d) the labelling of the transformer after decontamination shall be replaced by the labelling specified in the Schedule.