ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 14 Polychlorinated Biphenyls
waste.
C14.3.3. Storage Prior to Disposal
C14.3.3.1. PCBs and PCB items stored prior to disposal are classified as hazardous
C14.3.3.2. Storage prior to disposal of PCBs and transformers containing PCB at
concentrations of 25 ppm or greater requires a permit. Installations shall provide sufficient
information to the Italian Base Commander to seek a permit (see Chapter 1 for the process).
They will be stored in a facility that will assure the containment of PCBs, including:
C14.3.3.2.1. Roofs and walls of storage buildings that exclude rainfall;
C14.3.3.2.2. A containment berm, at least 15.24 cm (6 inches) high, sufficient to
contain twice the internal volume of the largest PCB article or 25 % of the total internal volume
of all PCB articles or containers stored, whichever is greater;
C14.3.3.2.3. Drains, valves, floor drains, expansion joints, sewer lines, or other
openings constructed to prevent any release from the bermed area;
C14.3.3.2.4. Continuous, smooth, and impervious flooring material; and
C14.3.3.2.5. To the maximum extent possible, a new PCB storage area will be
located to minimize the risk of release due to seismic activity, floods, or other natural events.
For facilities located where there is a high possibility of such risks, the installation spill
prevention and control plan will address the risk. In addition PCBs and transformers containing
PCB at concentrations of ≥ 25 ppm shall be segregated from any flammable materials.
C14.3.3.3. Containers used for the storage of PCBs will be at least as secure as those
required for their transport for disposal by DLA.
C14.3.4. Disposal
C14.3.4.1. PCB transformers shall be decontaminated or disposed of at the end of
their effective lifetime.
C14.3.4.2. Waste PCB and PCB items are classified as hazardous waste and shall be
disposed of in accordance with the criteria in Chapter 6, “Hazardous Waste.” In addition the
following disposal criteria apply:
C14.3.4.3. For in-country disposal, the following PCB items shall be delivered to an
Italian-permitted company for disposal via incineration (which must meet a 99.9% combustion
efficiency):
C14.3.4.3.1. PCB-contaminated dielectric fluid
C14.3.4.3.2. Rags, soils, and other PCB-contaminated debris
September 2012 Italy FGS 14-6
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