Polychlorinated

       Biphenyls:

    A Bibliography

 of Regulatory Action

           and

   EPA Related Research

         Prepared By.

   Information Services Section
   Chemical Information Branch
 Information Management Division
    Office of Toxic Substances
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

        January 1937

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ABOUT THIS BIBLIOGBAPHT

This document has been prepared to help interested persons locate EPA
information on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs).
Related Research is divided into three sections:

          •  Federal Register Notices - arranged chronologically
             beginning with the most recent notice

          •  EPA reports in the Government Printing Office
             (GPO) Database - arranged alphabetically by report
             title
          •  EPA reports in the National Technical Information
             Service (NTIS) Database - arranged alphabetically
             by report title

Users of this document are advised that this is not intended as an all
inclusive bibliography of published literature on PCBs. It is limited to
Federal Register Notices, and to reports which have been funded in whole
or in part by EPA.

Additional copies of Polychlorinated Biohenyls: A Bibliography of
Regulatory Action^ gp
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        FEDEHfll REGISTER NOTICES FROM THE
                FEDERfll REGISTER
                    DRTHBR5E
 These citations refer to Federal Register Notices.
The complete text of these Federal Register Notices
   is located in the Federal Register issue cited.
  Federal Register Notices are available from
  your corporate, academic, or public library.

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 51, NO. 080, P.  15688

April 25, 1986

Notice: EPA &  NY State DepC of Environmental Conservation to prepare
joint supplemental EIS on Hudson River  PCB Reclamation Demonstration
Project.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 51, NO. 036, P. 6423

February 24, 1986

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 261
EPA  responds  to  petitions  to  prevent  construction  of  PCB disposal
facility in Henderson KY,  at Citizens for Healthy Progress &  Valley v/atc
request;   text  thru  p.6429.    Comment  deadline  Apr 25 1986.   Doc.No
OPTS-211017.  CONTACT: Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 50, NO. 137, P. 29170

July 17, 1985

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA establishes addtl restrictions & conditions on use of polychlortnated
biphenyl  (PCB)   transformers  to prohibit use of higher secondary volcag-
network PCB transformers In or near commercial bldgs & require Instal l^»c lo>
of enhanced electrical protection on lover secondary  voltage  network  ?C:
transformers.    Rule  also requires owners of PCB transformers Involved i'
fire-related accidents to immediately notify Natl Response Center  S   cal<<
measures to prevent potential PCB releases; t-?xt thru p. 29201.  \PRM Cirr ;
1984, 49 FR 39966.  Effective Aug  16 1985.  Doc.Mo.  OPTS-62035D.  rovrxCT:
Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.

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ISSL'K             FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 50, NO. 065, P. 13392

PATF:              April 4, 19S5

S'"B.'>:CT           Proposed: 40 CFR Pare 761
                  EPA incorporates certain American Society for Testing &  Materials  (ASTM)
                  methods in Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)  regs,  L  proposes using revised
                  methods  to  meet  PCB  testing  standards.   Comment  deadline May 6  1985.
                  CONTACT: Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.
IS.s:-1:             FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL. 50, NO. 027, P. 5401

DATE              February 8, 19E5'

                  Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
                  EPA extends until  Feb 11 1985 comment period on proposal (Oct  11  1984,  49
                  FR  39966)   to  address  risks  posed  by  fire-related  events  involving
                  electrical  transformers  containing  polychlorinated   biphenyls    (PCBs).
                  Extension  at request of Chemical Mfgrs Assn et al, based on Jan  14-16 &  29
                  1985 hearings. Doc.No. OPTS-62035C.  CONTACT: Edward Klein (202)  554-1404.

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 230, P. 46770

November 28, 1984

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA reschedules to Jan 14 1985 hearing on proposal (seen Oct 11 1984,  49
FR  39966)   to  address  risks  posed  by  fire-related  events  involving
electrical   transformers   containing  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs).
Hearing to be held at 401 M Street SW,  Wash  DC.    Doc.No.   OPTS-62035B.
CONTACT: Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 218, P. 46634

November 8, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA revises TSCA Sec 6(e)(2)(C) prohibition against the mfgr,  processing
or distribution of  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   in  other  than  a
"totally  enclosed  manner",   to  delete  the  definition  of "significant
exposure",  modify the definition of "totally  enclosed  manner",   and  to
present  current  EPA  approach  to  assessing PCB exposures.  EPA believes
"there is a point at which the risk posed by exposure to certain levels  of
PCBs  becomes  insignificant"  and that the concept of totally enclosed use
"has only limited  applicability".   NPRM  July  23  1984,   49  FR  29625.
Effective Dec 10 1984.  Doc.No. OPTS-62039A.   CONTACT:  Edward Klein (202)
554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 49, NO. 198, P. 39966

October 11,  1984

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA proposes amdt of its Aug 1982 use authorization order for use of PCBs
(polychlorinated  biphenyls)   in  electric  transformers  to  require  (1)
immediate registration of PCB units with fire dept jurisdictions, (2)  unit
exterior  marking,   (3)   removal  of stored combustibles from transformer
locations, (4) registration of units with bldg owners, (5)  installation of
addtl protective devices in high secondary (low side) voltage systems,  and
(6) isolation of transformers from bldg ventilation equipment, ductwork and
construction openings. ANPRM Mar 23 1984, 49 FR 11070. Comment deadline Dec
10 1984;  hearing,  Dec 26,  Wash DC,  if requested.  Doc.No.  OPTS-62035A.
CONTACT: Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 183, P.  36648

September 19, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  incorporates by reference certain  ASTM (American Society for Testing
& Materials) test methods in the PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) regs; "ASTM
D 1796-68"  has been revised by ASTM.    NPRM June 1   1984,    49  FR  22836.
Effective Sept 19 1984. Doc.No. OPTS-62037A.   CONTACT:   Edward Klein (202)
554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO.  142,  P.  29625

July 23, 1984

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA proposes to amend the PCB Rule  (May 31  1979,   44 FR 31514)   to delete
the definition of "significant  exposure",    to  modify  the  definition  of
"totally enclosed manner" re mfgr of polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs),  and
to present the EPA  current  framework   for  assessment  of  PCB  exposure.
Comment deadline Aug 22 1984; hearing Sept  6 1984,   Wash DC,   if requested.
Doc.No. OPTS-62039;  TSH-FRL 2600-4.   CONTACT:  Edward Klein (202) 554-1404.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  49,  NO.  139,  P.  29066

 July 18, 1984

 Rule:  40 CFR Part  761
 EPA  makes   technical amdts to  its American  Society for Testing Materials
 (ASTM) test methods  cited in the TSCA polychlorinated biphenyl  (PCB)   regs;
 table.  Effective  Aug  1  1984.   Doc.No.   OPTS-62042;   FRL 2621-8.   CONTACT-
 Edward Klein (202) 544-1404.
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 FEDERAL  REGISTER. VOL. 49, NO.  133,  P.  28203

 July  10,  1984

 Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
 EPA   solicits  addtl  comments  on   49  petitions  for exemption  to mfgr,
 process  and distribute in commerce   substances  or   mixtures  inadvertently
 contaminated  with  50 ppm or greater PCBs  (seen Nov  1 1983,  48  FR 50486);
 proposal  also  solicits  comments  on   Ward  Transformer  Co  petition  for
 exemption to buy and sell used PCB-contaminated transformers.   Comments on
 exemption petitions due Oct  1 1984;  on Ward Transformer Co petition,   Aug
 23;   hearing  Sept  6  1984.   See  related Rule today,  p.28154.   Doc.No.
 OPTS-66008B; TSH-FRL 2584-7.  CONTACT:  Edward Klein  (202) 544-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 133, P. 28154

July 10, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  responds  to  109  petitions  for exemption from prohibition against
mfgr,  processing &  distribution in commerce of polychlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs) by granting 59, granting in part &  denying in part one,  denying 49
and dismissing one exemption petition.  Effective Aug  23  1984.    Doc.No.
OPTS-66008A; TSH-FRL 2585-4. SEE ALSO amends TSCA exclusionary rule (Oct 21
1982,  47 FR 46980)  to exclude addtl processes from regulation,  authorize
use of PCBs in heat transfer &  hydraulic systems,  and other (OPTS-62032A;
TSH-FRL 2587-1),  p.28172; amends PCB Ban rule (May 3 1979, 44 FR 31514)  to
authorize use as  mounting media in microscopy,   as immersion  oils  in  low
flourescence microscopy,  and other (OPTS-62031A; TSH-FRL 2590-2), p.28193.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  49,  NO.  120,  P.  25239

June 20, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  amends  TSCA  definitions   re  PCBs   (polychlorinated biphenyls)  to
alphabetize definitions,  remove paragraph designations,   and  change  the
cross references in Subchapter  R to  reflect amdt.   Effective June 20 1984.
Doc.No. OPTS-62041; TSH-FRL 2611-5.   CONTACT:  John Richards (202) 382-3826.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 107,  P.  22836

June 1, 1984

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  that  revised  American   Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)  test methods be used to meet  particular  Polychlorinated  Biphenyl
(PCB) testing rqmts.   Comment deadline July 2 1984.   Doc.No.  OPTS-62037;
TSH-FRL 2566-6.  CONTACT: Jack McCarthy (202) 544-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 82, P. 18036

April 26,  1984

Notice:    EPA  to  provide  Midwest  Research Institute access to certain
confidential business info during performance of contract to review, test &
audit proposed alternative PCB destruction methods submitted  by  potential
permittees  under  TSCA  section  6.    Effective  May  7  1984.   Doc.No.
OPTS-140049; FRL 2574-6.
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 FEDERAL  REGISTER, VOL. 49, NO. 58, P. 11070

 March  23,  1984

 Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
 EPA    solicits   data  on  risks  posed  by  fires  involving  electrical
 transformsers that  contain polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs),   pursuant  to
 fire May 1983,  San  Francisco CA, and Sept 1983,  Chicago  IL,  attributed to
 PCB-transformers.    EPA  authorization   of    indefinite   use    of   such
 transformers,   seen  at  47 FR 37342 (Aug 25  1982),  did not consider fire
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                  risks;  data received in this  ANPRM  will  determine   if   further  control
                  measures   should  be  proposed;  text thru  p.11083.    Comment deadline May  22
                  1984.  Doc.No. OPTS  62035;  TSH-FRL 2528-7.   CONTACT:  Jack McCarthy  (202)
                  544-1404.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER.  VOL.  49, NO.  54, P.  10133

 March  19,  1984

 Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
 EPA  withdraws proposed rule to restrict use of polychlorinated biphenyls
 (PCBs)  at agricultural pesticide and  fertilizer facilities;   this area of
 PCB  use  has been addressed in regs re PCB use in electrical equipment (47
 FR 37342, Aug 25 1982).  See proposal  at 45 FR 30989  (May 9  1980).  Doc.No
 OPTS-62003D; TSH-FRL 2545-6.  CONTACT: Jack McCarthy  (202) 544-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 49, NO. 9, P. 1697

January 13, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA   denies  Cannelton  Industries  petition  to  amend  polychlorinated
biphenyl (PCB)  regs to provide EPA Regional  Administrators  authority  to
approve  alternative  disposal  methods  for  non-liquid  PCBs,   including
contaminated soil (specifically,  PCB-soaked rock,  gravel and other mining
debris  resulting  from a transformer spill in Cannelton's No.  105 mine in
Kanawha Cnty,  West Virginia). Cannelton had argued that leaving the PCBs in
the  sealed  mine  would  satisfy  TSCA  disposal  rqmts;    EPA  disagrees
Doc.No.OPTS-211011.  CONTACT:  Jack McCarthy (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO.  237,  P.  55076

December 8, 1983

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  to  exclude  addtl  processing  involving  mfgr  &  use of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  from TSCA regulation.   Exclusion of PCBs
generated  in  closed  and controlled  waste manufacturing processes granted
Oct 21 1982 (47 FR  46980).    EPA  also  defers  action  on  50  exemption
petitions  re PCBs,  and proposes to authorize use of PCBs in heat transfer
and  hydraulic  systems  at  concentrations  less  than  50ppm.     Hearing
scheduled, Feb 21-22 1984, if requested.  Comment deadline Feb 6 1984.  See
list of 70 processes with "high potential"  for PCB  generation,   p.55080;
continued discussion through p.55098.  Doc.No.  OPTS-62032.   CONTACT:  Jack
McCarthy (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO.  223,  P.  52402

November 17, 1983

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  to  amend  final  rule  published May 31 1979 (44 FR 31514)
concerning the use of polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCB)   in  a  non-totally
enclosed manner in hydraulic systems,  heat  transfer systems,   in microscopy
as a mounting medium,  and in small  quantities for R&D until  July  1  1984.
The  Agency  proposes  indefinite authorization  of  the  use of PCBs as a
mounting medium in art & historic conservation, and authorizes indefinitely
the use of  small  quantities  of the   same  for  use  in R&D.    Hearing
tentatively  scheduled  for  Jan 16  1984,   Wash DC.  Comment  deadline Jan 3
1984. Doc.No. OPTS 62031.  CONTACT:  Jack McCarthy (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 223, P.  52304

November 17, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  announces  policy  on  compliance   and   enforcement   of  storage for
disposal regs under the TSCA polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) rule.   The regs
prescribe  a  1  year  time  limit  on storage of  PCB articles or containers
prior to their eventual disposal and will allocate liability for failure to
meet the deadline between the waste generator and disposer.  See final rule
published May 31 1979 (44 FR 31514). Doc.No.  OPTS-62033.   CONTACT:  Jack
McCarthy (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 48, NO. 212. P. 50486

November  1,  1983

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA addresses  172 pending individual & class petitions for exemption from
the  prohibition  against the manufacture,  processing,  &  distribution in
commerce  of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB).    The  Agency  identifies  49
petitions which it intends to grant, 73 which it proposes to deny, &  50 on
which it  is deffering action.  Hearings tentatively scheduled  for  Jan  16
1984 in Washington DC, Chicago IL,  &  San Francisco CA.   Comment deadline
Jan 3 1984. Doc.No. OPTS-66008. CONTACT: Jack McCarthy (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 91, P. 20984

May 10, 1983

Notice: EPA announces avialability of report entitled "Monitoring Results
&   Environmental  Impact  on the Gulf of Mexico Incineration Site from the
Incineration of PCB's  under  Research  Permit  HQ  81-002.   April  1983".
Discussion  refs  to  two  trial  burnings  aboard  the  incinerator vessel
Vulcanus I.  Locations of report availability listed.  CONTACT:  Alan Rubin
(202) 245-3030.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 77, P. 16884

April 20, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA   denies   MET   Electrical   Testing   Company   petition  to  amend
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)   regs  to  create  new  classification  for
transformers  that contain less than 250ppm PCBs,  and to change definition
of in-service use to eliminate rqmt that the temperature of the  dielectric
fluid be raised to 50 degrees Centigrade.   Doc.No.  OPTS-211009.  CONTACT:
Jack McCarthy (800) 424-9065.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 48, NO. 62, P. 13181

March 30, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  procedural  rule  gives  Asst  Administrator for Pesticides &  Toxic
Substances authority to  approve  certain  PCB  disposal  facilities  which
previously   have  required  approval  from  each  Regional  Administrator.
Effective Apr 29 1983. Doc.No. OPTS-62028.
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FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  48,  NO.  35,  P.  7299

February 18, 1983

Notice:   EPA  TSCA premanufacture  notices  with comment deadline of Apr 7
1983:  PMN83-462,  confidential,   for  succinate  ester  amide;    PMN83-463,
confidential, for amino aliphatic propoxylate;  PMN83-464, confidential, for
sodium  sulfosuccinate  of   ethoxylated  substituted  phenol  for open use;
PMN83-465,  confidential,  for  metal   polyisobutenylsuccinate;    PMN83-466,
confidential,   for  ether-olefin-sulfone  terpolymer  for  contained  use;
PMN83-467, confidential,  for alkyl cyclohexane carboxakdehyde;   PMN83-468,
Franklin Inst Research Lab, for complex sodium polyethylene glycolate salt,
for  industrial  dechlorination  of PCBs  or  other  halogenated organics.
Doc.No. OPTS-51454.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 35, P.  7172

February 18, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA issues stmt of policy re determining exposure risk to food &  feed of
use of PCBs in electrical equipment. See original rule at 47 FR 37342,  Aug
25  1982.  Effective Feb 18 1983. Doc.No. OPTS-62015E.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 48, NO. 27, P. 5729

February 8, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA incorporates certain ASTM revised test methods in PCB regs.  NPRM May
21  1982, 47 FR 22123.  Effective Feb 8 1983. Doc.No. OPTS-62024B.  CONTACT:
Chris Tirpak, (800) 424-9065.
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 FEDERAL  REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 22, P. 4467

 February  1, 1983

 Rule: 40  CFR Part 761
 EPA  corrects  error  of  rule (47 FR 46980,  Oct 21 1982)  to state that
 controlled wastes incinerated  are  limited  in  polychlorinated  biphenyls
 (PCBs)    to 500 ppm in high-efficiency boilers,  &  50 ppm in RCRA-approved
 incinerators.  Effective Feb  1 1983. OPTS-62017D, TSH-FRL2295-2.   CONTACT:
 Chris Tirpak (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 48, NO. 22, P. 4467

February 1, 1983

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  corrects  error  of  rule (47 FR 46980,  Oct 21 1982)  to state that
controlled wastes Incinerated  are  limited  in  polychlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs)   to 500 ppm in high-efficiency boilers,  &  50 ppm in RCRA-approved
incinerators.  Effective Feb 1 1983. OPTS-62017D, TSH-FRL2295-2.   CONTACT:
Chris Tirpak (202) 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 15, P. 2804

January 21, 1983

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 430
EPA  extends  comment  period  to  Feb  16 1983 for proposed reg to limit
discharge of PCBs into water from pulp &  paper mills where fine &   tissue
papers  are  made  from  deinked  wastepaper  (47  FR 52066,  Nov 18 1982).
CONTACT: Robert Dellinger (202) 382-7137.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 48, NO. 1, P. 124

January 3, 1984

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA amended use authorization for PCBs  requires railroad organizations to
meet  the 60,000 ppra concentration level by July 1 1984;  to meet the 1,000
ppm concentration level by  July  1  1986;    authorizes  use  of  PCBs  for
remaining  useful  life  of transformers at concentrations below 1,000 ppm;
and allows railroad organizations to service  transformers  to  reduce  PCB
concentrations  &   cost  of  disposal;  discussion.  Effective Feb 2 1983.
Doc.No. OPTS-62020A.  CONTACT: Douglas  Bannerraan toll-free 800-424-9065;  in
DC (202) 554-1404.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 47, NO. 233, P. 54436

 December 3, 1982

 Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
 EPA  correction to rule (47 FR 37342,   Aug 25 1982)  re exposure risks of
 PCBs  in  electrical  equipment  removes  food  packaging  materials   from
 definition of "human food &  animal feed."  Effective Dec 3 1982.   Doc No
 OPTS-62015D.   CONTACT:   Douglas  Bannerman,   202/544-1404  (in  DC)   or
 800-424-9065 (toll-free).
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 FEDERAL REGISTER.  VOL.  47,  NO.  223,  P.  52066

 November 18, 1982

 Proposed:  40 CFR Part  430
 EPA proposes to limit  pulp,   paper &  paperboard  industries  making fine &
 tissue papers from deinked  wastepaper discharges  of   PCBs   into  waters  of
 U.S.   by   establishing  best practicable control technology (BPT)  &  best
 available  technology economically achievable  (BAT).   Comments   due  Jan  17
 1983.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 47, NO. 204, P. 46980

 October 21,  1982

 Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
 EPA   amdt   excludes   PCBs  produced  in  closed  &   controlled  waste
 manufacturing processes from TSCA prohibitions NPRM 47 FR  24976    June   8
 1982.    Effective Nov 22 1982.   Doc.No.  OPTS-62017B.  CONTACT.'   Douelas
 Bannerman, 800-424-9065; in Wash DC, 554-1404.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 47, NO. 203, P. 46723

October 20, 1982

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA denies GE petition to exclude monochloro biphenyls (MCBs) &
biphenyls  (DCBs)  from its polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)  regs.
Douglas Bannerman,  202/554-1404.
                                                                                   dichloro
                                                                                     CONTACT:
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ISSUE             FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  47,  NO.  165,  P.  37258

DATE              August 25,  1982

SUBJECT           Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
                  EPA  denies  Dow  Chemical   citizen's petition requesting amdt  to exclude
                  monochlorobiphenyls (MCBs)   from PCB regs;   see 47 FR 19526,   May 13  1982.
                  Doc.No. OPTS 211006.
ISSUE             FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 47, NO. 165, P. 37342

DATE              August 25, 1982

SUBJECT           Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
                  EPA  authorizes use of PCBs in capacitors &  use and servicing of PCBs in
                  electromagnets,  circuit breakers,  voltage regulators,  reclosers,   cable
                  switches  &   transformers  (excluding railroad transformers),  pursuant to
                  mandate by U.S.  Court of Appeals for District of Columbia.    Also  allows
                  this  equipment  to  be  distributed  in commerce &  disposed of in certain
                  matter.  Effective Sept 8 1982.  Doc.No. OPTS-62015C.
ISSUE             FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 134, P. 30270

DATE              July 13, 1982

SUBJECT           Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
                  EPA  reopens  comment  period  on  proposal  to incorporate by reference,
                  certain ASTM test methods in PCB regs;  see 47  FR  24976,   June  8  1982.
                  Comment deadline Aug  12  1982.
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FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  47,  NO.  133,  P.  30082

July 12, 1982

Proposed:   40 CFR Part  761
EPA  makes  available  guidelines   for   analyzing  air  emissions,   water
effluents,  commercial  products &    process  waste  streams  for  closed  &
controlled waste processes  for  PCBs.    Provides  detailed guidance on sample
collection &  protocols for data analysis.   Comment deadline July 26  1982.
Doc.No.   OPTS-62017C.    Hearing  on proposal  to exclude PCB production in
closed & controlled waste mfgr  processes from TSCA sec 6(e); July 26, 9 am,
401 M St NW, Wash DC (62071B) p.30083.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 110,  P.  24976

June 8, 1982

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  pursuant  to  court  order  of  Apr 13 1981,   proposes to exclude PCB
production in closed or controlled waste mfgr process  from  provisions  of
sec 6(e) TSCA.  Comments by July 23  1982;  hearing;  Aug 6,  Wash DC (time &
location available through Industry  Asst Office,    800-424-9065).   Doc.No.
OPTS 62017A.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 099, P.  22123

May 21, 1982

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA  revises  certain  test  methods of ASTM incorporated by reference in
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  regs.  Comment  deadline  June  21  1982.
Doc.No. OPTS-62024.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 099, P. 22098

May 21, 1982

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  updates  incorporation  by  reference  of  polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) in commercial manufacturing, processing &  distribution.   Effective
May 21 1982.  Doc.No. OPTS-62025.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 088, P. 19526

 May 6, 1982

 Rule:   40 CFR Part 761
 EPA   recodifies   regs  re  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)
 substantive change.  Effective May 6 1982. Doc.No. OPTS-00032.
                                                                                     without
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 FEDERAL REGISTER.  VOL.  47,  NO.  078,  P.  17426

 April  22,  1982

 Proposed:  40  CFR Part  761
 EPA  in response  to court order  of Feb  12  1981,   proposes  to  authorize  use
 of PCBs in capacitors  and use   &   servicing of  PCBs  in   electromagnets,
 circuit    breakers,       voltae    regulators,      reclosers,      cables,
 switches/sectionalizers &   transformers (excluding railroad   transformers).
 Also  proposes   to provide  for  disposal &   distribution in commerce  of  this
 electrical equipment.  Comment deadline May  24 1982.   Hearing; June 7,   Wash
 DC (for location & time call 800-424-9065).  Doc.No.  OPTS-62015B.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 47, NO. 010, P. 2379

January 15,  1982

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA  denys petition to exempt research &  development activities from PCB
rule.  Doc.No. OPTS-211004.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 46, NO. 222, P. 56626

November 18, 1981

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA proposes to extend to Oct 1 1983,   deadline for complying with 60,000
ppm requirement for PCBs in railroad transformers.   Comment deadline Jan 5
1982.  Doc.No.  OPTS 62020.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO.  97,  P.  27619

May 20, 1981

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA  invites  comments  on  ANPR  to  exclude PCBs below 50 ppm from TSCA
Section 6(e)(3)  prohibiting  processing  distribution  and  manufacturing.
Comment deadline Nov 16 1981.   Doc. No.  OPTS-62014.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO. 97, P.  27617

May 20, 1981

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  invites  comments  on  ANPR  to  exclude  PCBs  below  50  ppm  from
manufacturing prohibitions of TSCA.  Comment deadline Nov 16 1981.  Doc.No.
OPTS62013.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO.  97,  P.27614

May 20, 1981

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  clarifies  issues  of  interim  measures  program  re use of PCBs in
electrical equipment; ANPRM published at 46 FR 16090, Feb 12 1981.  Doc.No.
OPTS-62015. SEE ALSO Court Order of Apr 13 1981 staying issuance of mandate
concerning  PCBs  below  50  ppm  pending   EPA   decision.     Discussion.
(OPTS-62012).
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO. 87, P.  25411

May 6, 1981

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  will  hold in abeyance proposed rule to prohibit use of PCB items in
facilities which manufacture,  process or store fertilizers or agricultural
pesticides until further notice.  Doc.No.  OPTS-62003C.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO. 46, P.  16096

March  10,  1981

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
EPA  ANPRM concerning  use  of  PCBs  in electrical equipment.
deadline Dec 7 1981.  Doc.No. OPTS-62015.
                                                                                    Comment
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 46, NO. 46, P. 16090

March 10,  1981

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA in response to Court of Appeals, DC Circut order, provides additional
requirements affecting transformers containing 50 ppm or more of PCBs.  Ref
to inspection & maintenance procedures re interim measures.   Effective May
11 1981.  Doc.No. OPTS62014.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO. 18, P. 9200

January 28, 1981

Notice:  EPA to prepare EIS on Hudson River PCB Reclamation Demonstration
Project.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 46, NO. 7, P. 2802

January 12, 1981

Rule: 40 CFR Parts 122, 264 & 265
EPA interim final rule governing hazardous waste management.  Establishes
requirements  for  location,   closure  and  post-closure  care;  financial
requirements;  use and management of containers;  storage and treatment  of
hazardous waste and tanks; surface impoundment;  waste piles.   Regulations
do not include requirements for ground-water monitoring,   land  treatment,
landfills, incinerators, chemical, physical and biological treatment units,
thermal  treatment  facilities,   injection wells or provisions for surface
impoundment or waste pile  use  for  disposal.    Effective  Jan  12  1981.
Comment deadline Mar 13.  Doc.No. 3004.  Table on regulatory status p.  2804.
Discussion  of PCB p.   2846.   See Appendix showing examples of potentially
incompatible waste p.   2872;  list  of  political  jurisdictions  in  which
compliance  with  Section  264.18(a)   re  seismic considerations,  must  be
demonstrated p. 2873.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 248, P. 84828

December 23,  1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  extends  time for filing comments on proposal prohibiting the use of
PCB items in facilities manufacturing, processing or storing fertilizers or
agricultural pesticides to Mar 4 1981. Doc.No. OPTS-62003B.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 247, P. 84828

December 22, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  extends  time for filing comments on proposal prohibiting the use of
PCB items in facilities manufacturing, processing or storing fertilizers or
agricultural pesticides to Mar 4 1981. Doc.No. OPTS-62003B.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 243, P. 82844

December 16, 1980

Rule: 40 CFR Part 707
EPA  export notification regulations pursuant to Sec 12 TSCA.   Effective
Jan  15 1981.  Reg applies to PCBs, CFCs,  2,3,7,8-TCDD, asbestos, and future
substances or mixtures subject to Sec 4,   5,  6 or 7  actions.    EPA  will
foward reports to foreign nation's embassy in Wash DC.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 45, NO. 235, P.  80320

December 4, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  denies  petition to permit PCB concentrations as high as 10.0 ppm in
floor sweep compounds.  Doc.No. OPTS 21101.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO.  222,  P.  84828

November 14, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  extends  time for filing comments  on  proposal prohibiting the use of
PCB items in facilities manufacturing,  processing or storing fertilizers or
agricultural pesticides to Mar 4 1981.  Doc.No.  OPTS-62003B.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  45, NO.  210,  P.  71364

October 28,  1980

Proposed:  7  CFR Part  2859; 9 CFR Parts  308 &  381;  21  CFR  Parts  109    110
225,  226,  500  & 509;  40 CFR
FSQS, FDA  &  EPA extends  time for filing comments  on  proposed regulations
affecting  use  of  PCB  containing  equipment  in food,  feed,   agricultural
pesticide  and  fertilizer  facilities,  to Dec  4  1980.   Meeting  is scheduled
Nov 7 1980,  10 am, USDA Admin Bldg,  Wash DC.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 203, P. 68914

October 17,  1980

Rule: 7 CFR Part 2859 and 9 CFR Parts 308 & 381
FSQS prohibits equipment and machinery containing over 50 ppm liquid PCBs
on  premises  of  plants  regulated  under the Federal Meat Inspection Act,
Poultry Products Inspection Act,  or Egg Products Inspection Act.   Exempts
capacitors  containing  less  than  3 Ibs of PCBs.   Effective Nov 17 1980.
Discusses regulatory control by EPA,  FDA and USDA p.  68916.   NPRM Feb 29
1980 (45 FR 13471) and 45 FR 30980, May 9 1980.  Effective Nov 17 1980.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 177, P. 59770

September 10, 1980

Notice:   EPA  policy  for  implementing  civil penalty assessments under
Section 16 TSCA.   Publishes interim guidelines for  determining  penalties
for violating PCB regulations.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 45, NO. 171, P. 58266

September 2, 1980

Notice:     D/Justice  proposed  consent  decree  in  U.S.  v.   Interstate
Transformer Inc and H.G.  Snyder with  U.S.   District  Court   for  Western
District  of  PA  to  require  defendants to comply with EPA regs governing
PCBs.  Comment deadline Oct 2 1980.
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DATE              August 4,  1980

SUBJECT           Notice:  CPSC denies  Citizens  for  a  Better Environment  petition  (CP 80-4)
                  re sewage sludge products  used as  soil conditioner  and  fertilizer should be
                  declared banned hazardous  substances.   Ref  to  EPA  regulations,   PCBs,   and
                  cadmium lead.
ISSUE             FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  45,  NO.  136,  P.  47168

DATE              July 14, 1980

SUBJECT           Proposed:  40 CFR Part 761
                  EPA  extends  comment  period on proposal  to  prohibit  use of PCB items in
                  facilities manufacturing, processing or storing fertilizers or agricultural
                  pesticides to Nov 5 1980.   NPRM  45  FR  30989,    May  9  1980.    Doc.No.
                  OPTS-62003A.
ISSUE'            FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  45, NO.  92,  P.  30980

DATE              May 9, 1980

SUBJECT           Proposed: 7 CFR Part 2859 and 9 CFR Parts  308 & 381
                  FSQS  proposes  to  prohibit  the  use  of  all  equipment  or  machinery
                  containing PCB; and to be removed from service (except capacitors with less
                  than three  pounds  of  PCB).    Provides   for  disposal  pursuant  to  EPA
                  regulations.  Comment deadline July 7  1980.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 92, P. 30989

May 9, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA   proposes   to   prohibit   the  use  of  PCB  items  in  facilities
manufacturing,   processing  or   storing   fertilizers   or   agricultural
pesticides.    Comment  deadline  July  8;   request  for  hearing  July 29
(informal);  requests to hold and participate at hearing June 5.    Doc.No.
OPTS-62003.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 86, P. 29115

May 1, 1980

Notice:   EPA re May 1 1980 expiration date of Open Border Policy for PCB
disposal.  Doc.No. OPTS 62008 (PCB/PEI).
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DATE

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 75, P. 25828

April 16, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  extends  time  for  filing  comments  and  information on weeping or
sweating of PCB contaminated transformers in electrical  utility  industry.
New  comment deadline May 5 1980.   See 45 FR 14232,  Mar 5 1980.   Doc.No.
OPTS 62006A.
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SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 62, P. 20473

March 28, 1980

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  amends  disposal  requirement  for  PCB capacitors in chemical waste
landfills.   Small capacitors will be treated same as large capacitors;  to
permit  disposal  until  Mar  1  1981;    provides  authority  for reopening
landfills after Mar 1 1981 for disposing PCB;   requires  substance  to  be
containerized  and  packed  with  absorbent  material  prior  to  disposal.
Effective Mar 28 1980. Doc.No. OPTS-62004A.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  45, NO.  45,  P.  14247

March 5, 1980

Notice:   EPA  notifies  of  policy  on  all  future  exemption petitions
concerning PCBs.  Concerns petitions filed after Dec 1 1978 and July 1 1979
deadlines.  Doc.No. OPTS-066001-066002.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 45, NO. 45, P.  14232

March 5, 1980

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  requests  information  on  certain  PCB  transformer characteristics
referred to in the electrical utility industry as "weeping"  or "sweating1
Comment deadline Apr 4 1980. Doc.No.  OPTS 62006.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 231, P. 68489

November 29, 1979

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA clarifies that hydraulic machines are subject to testing requirements
of  PCB  prohibition  rules,   and  proposes  to require testing of certain
hydraulic systems.  Comment deadline Dec 31 1979. Doc.No. OPTS-62005.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 44, NO. 226, P. 66989

November 21, 1979

Notice: EPA lists facilities approved for disposal of PCB.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 226, P. 66851

November 21, 1979

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  to  extend  time  for disposing of large PCB capacitors in
chemical  waste  landfills  until  30  days  after  approval  of  Annex   I
incinerator  is operational;  also proposes to permit continued disposal of
leaking large PCB capacitors in chemical waste landfills.  Comment deadline
Dec  21 1979.  Hearing will be held Jan 3 1980,  401  M  St  SW,   Wash  DC.
OPTS-62004.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 192, P. 56856

October 2, 1979

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 707
EPA  proposes  procedures  on  submitting export notification under TSCA.
Proposals  would  supersede,   effective  immediately,    earlier   interim
guidelines  published at 43 FR 24818,  Jun 7 1978,  re export notifications
for chlorofluorocarbons and PCBs.  Comment deadline Dec 31 1979.  Doc.   No.
OTS-120001.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 183, P. 54296

September 19, 1979

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  grants  interim  approval  to  Sedgwick  Cnty  KS  to dispose of PCB
contaminated animals,  waste,  etc without waiting the  mandatory  30  days
pursuant  to PCB regualtions (44 FR 31514,  May 31 1979).  Comment deadline
Sept 19; hearing is scheduled Sept 17 1979, in Sedgewick Cnty KS.   Doc»No.
OTS/62002 (PCB/RR-2).
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 141, p. 42727

July 20, 1979

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA   extends   period   for   reply   comments  on  proposed  rules  for
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs);  pursuant  to  additional  petitions  for
manufacturing  exemptions  (see list).   See previous announcement at 44 FR
31514, May 31 1979.  Reply comments are now due Aug 1 1979.
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SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 132, P. 40132

July 9, 1979

Notice:   EPA  denies  North Carolina petition to modify PCB contaminated
soil and debris disposal methods.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER,  VOL.  44,  NO.  128,  P.

 July 2, 1979

 RULING TAKING  EFFECT  TODAY: EPA manufacturing,  processing,   distribution
 in  commerce, and  use  prohibitions  on PCBs.   See 44  FR 31514,  May  31  1979.
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 FEDERAL  REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO.  106, P. 31567

 May  31,  1979

 Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
 EPA   proposes  to  modify  PCS  regulations on criteria for chemical waste
 landfill;  would reduce  required distance between bottom of landfill   liner
 system   and  historical  high   water  table  from  50 ft to 5 ft.   Comment
 deadline July  16 1979.   Hearing, if requested, will be held Aug 6, Wash DC;
 requests by July 16.  Doc.No. OTS/066000.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 106, P. 31564

May 31, 1979

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  lists  petitions for exemption from prohibition on PCB manufacturing
and importation rules.   Notice also  indicates,   in  most  cases,   which
petitions  for  exemption EPA proposes to grant or deny.   Comment deadline
July 2 1979.   Hearing is scheduled July 9,  10 am,  Wash DC;  requests  to
participate by July 2.  Doc.No. OTS-066001.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 106, P.  31514

May 31, 1979

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  implements  provisions of TSCA prohibiting manufacture,  processing,
distribution in commerce,  and use  of   polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs).
Incorporates  the  Disposal &  Marking  Rule (43 FR 7150,  Feb 17 1978)  for
PCB's and technical amendments (43 FR 33918, Aug 2 1978).  Effective July 2
1979.   SEE ALSO procedures under Sec.   6  re exemptions from PCB processing
and distribution prohibitions; see p. 31558.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 49, P. 13575

March 12, 1979

Notice:     EPA  invites  comments  on  North  Carolina  petition  seeking
amendment of the PCB marking  and  disposal  rule  (43  FR  7150,   Feb  17
1978)   to  provide  EPA  regional administrative the descretion to approve
additional  disposal  methods  for  soil  and  debris,   contaminated  with
PCBs. Comment deadline Apr 11 1979.
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DATE

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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 44, NO. 1, P. 108

January 2, 1979

Notice:   EPA  will not implement PCB manufacturing prohibitions pursuant
to TSCA  until  EPA  acts  on  petitions  for  exemption  which  have  been
filed.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO. 245, P. 59432

December 20, 1978

Notice:   EPA  publishes  facilities  approved  under  authority  of  PCB
(polycholorinated biphenyls) Disposal and Marking Regulation.
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SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO. 212, P.  50905

November 1, 1978

Rule:  40 CFR Part 750
EPA  publishes procedures for filing and processing certain PCB exemption
petitions under TSCA.  Effective Nov 1  1978.   Petitions for exemption from
the  1979  PCB manufacturing ban must be filed by Dec 1 1978.   See NPRM to
implement the PCB ban at 43 FR 24802,  June 7 1978.   EPA expects to  issue
final rule about Jan 1 1979.
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FEDERAL REGISTER. VOL. 43, NO. 208,  P. 50041

October 26, 1978

Notice:   EPA  lists  facilities  having been approved under authority of
Polychlorinated Bithenyls (PCB)  Disposal  &   Marking  Regulation.    List
includes General Electric (GE)  Co,   Silicone Products Div.,  Waterford NY;
Newco Chemical Waste Systems Inc,  Niagara Falls NY;  SCA Chemical Services
Inc,   Model  City  NY;   Waste  Management of Alabama Inc,  Livingston AL;
Chem-Nuclear Systems Inc, Forland OR; and Wes-Con Inc, Twin Falls ID.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO. 185,  P.  43048

September 22, 1978

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  extends  time  for filing reply comments concerning its PCB ban rule
(43 FR 24802).  New comment deadline Oct 10 1978. Refers to Edison Electric
Institute and the Electronic  Industries  Assn  (EIA)   requests  to  cross
examine  Versar  Inc  which proposed a  report "Microeconomic Impacts of the
Proposed PCB Ban Regulations."   Cross  examination will  be  held  Sept  26
1978, 1 pm, 401 M St SW, Wash DC.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO. 166,  P.  38087

August 25, 1978

Notice:    EPA   approves   Polychlorinated  Biphyenyls  (PCB)   disposal
facilities:  Newco Chemical Waste Systems Inc,  Niagara  Falls  NY;   Waste
Management  of  Alabama  Inc,   Livingston  AL;    Chem-Nuclear Systems Inc,
Arlington OR; and Wes-Con Inc, Grand View ID.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  43, NO.  166,  P.  38057

August 25, 1978

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  clarifies  contents of Official Record  of  Proposed Rulemaking re PCB
manufacturing processing and distribution (see  43 FR 24802,  June 7  1978),
Doc.No. FRL 955-1.
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 FEDERAL REGISTER.  VOL.  43,  NO.  149,  P.  33918

 August  2,  1978

 Rule: 40 CFR  Part  761
 EPA  clarifies ambiguities and errors with  respect  to  disposal  and  marking
 rule for   PCB  (polychlorinated  biphenyl).    See  43  FR 7150,   Feb 17  1978
 Effective  Aug 2  1978.
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DATE

SUBJECT
 FEDERAL  REGISTER,  VOL. 43, NO.  138,  P. 30882

 July  18,  1978

 Notice:   EPA  approves Region  IV  (Atlanta GA)  and Region  X  (Seattle WA)
 facilities  for authority  for  the disposal and  marking  of  Polychlorinated
 Biphenyls (PCBs).
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO.  110, P. 24818

June 7, 1978

Notice:   EPA  issues  interim  procedures  to exporters of PCB on how to
comply with TSCA.  Effective June 7 1978.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 43, NO. 110, P. 24802

June 7, 1978

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  to ban the use of PCB pursuant to TSCA.   Comment deadline
Aug 7 1978.   Hearing will be held Aug 21 1978,  10 am,  EPA HQ,  Wash  DC.
Request to speak must be received by July 31.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 43, NO. 34, P. 7150

February 17, 1978

Rule: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA outlines disposal and marking requirements for PCBs pursuant to TSCA.
Effective Apr 18 1978.   NPRM May 24 1977 (42 FR 26564).   Publishes record
of rulemaking re  PCB  marking  and  disposal  regulations,   outlining  FR
notices, documents, hearings and reports p.  7154.  See illustrative marking
formats p.  7163.
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FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL 42,  NO.  251,  P.  65264

December 30, 1977

Notice:   EPA  will not implement  the  bans on  PCS manufacturing until the
regulation for Sec. 6(e)(2) of TSCA is promulgated in final form.
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.  42,  NO.  232,  P.  61259

December 2, 1977

Rule: 40 CFR Part 750
EPA   publishes  regulations  governing  EPA's   rulemakings   implementing
provisions of TSCA.   Effective Dec  2 1977.    These regulations will govern
rulemakings on PCB ban  regulations.   NPRM Apr  21 1977 (42 FR 20640).
ISSUE

DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO. 230.  P.  60911

November 30, 1977

Rule: 40 CFR Chapter I
EPA  implements  requirements  under TSCA  whereby  EPA  must compensate
persons for the cost of participation in regulatory proceedings.    This  is
not  a  permanent  program,   but rather a pilot  program which will provide,
according to EPA,  "experience on which a permanent program can be  based".
Today's rules will apply to  rulemaking  phasing out  most PCB uses.   NPRM Jan
7  1977  (42  FR  1492)  establishing general EPA program of funding public
participation in regulatory  proceedings.   Outlines  rules governing PCB  ban
rulemaking  p.   60911,   col  2,   bottom.     See  text of "public funding"
provisions of TSCA, Sec. 6(c)(4) p.  60912.
ISSUE

DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO.  136,  P.  36484

July 15, 1977

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  will  receive  reply comments on proposed  regulations regarding PCBs
pursuant to TSCA until July 25  1977. NPRM May  24 1977 (42 FR 26564-77).
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DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO.  123, P.  32555

June  27,  1977

Proposed:  40 CFR Part 261
receive comments on its proposed rules  for  implementing  phased  bans  on
PCBs, pursuant to TSCA (PL 94-469).
ISSUE

DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO. 100, P. 26564

May 24, 1977

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 761
EPA  proposes  regulations  prescribing disposal and marking requirements
for PCBs and articles and equipment  which  contain  the  toxic  substance;
comment deadline June 22 1977.   Hearing on the proposed regulation will be
held June 24 1977,  10 am,  Rm 3906,  EPA Hdqtrs,  Wash DC.   Requests  for
participation  must  be received on or before June 14 1977 text of new Part
761 begins p. 26570; see p. 26576 on marking formats.
 :SSUE

DATE

SUBJECT
FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL. 42, NO. 77, P. 20640

April 21, 1977

Proposed: 40 CFR Part 750
EPA  proposes  to  implement  procedural  requirements  applying  to  all
rulemakings under Sec. 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 USC 2605);
comment deadline July 1 1977;  comments as to procedures to be followed  in
their PCB hearing must be received by May 9 1977.
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ISSUE    FEDERAL REGISTER Vol. 42, p 3701

DATE     January 19, 1977

SUBJECT  PCB public meeting. Solicitation of comments



ISSUE    FEDERAL REGISTER  Vol. 42, p 1067

DATE     January 5, 1977

SUBJECT  Rescheduling of public meeting



ISSUE    FEDERAL REGISTER  Vol. 41, p 53692

DATE     December 8, 1976

SUBJECT  Formation of PCB Workgroup
         Notice of Public meetings; Solicitation of
         comments (on marking and disposal)
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 A  Comparative  Study  of Two Polychlorinated Biphenyl Mixtures (Aroclor
 1242 and 1016)	Containing 42%  Chlorine on Induction of Hepatic
 and Drug Metabolizing Enzymes                     "
 Goldstein,  Joyce A. ;  Hlckman, Patricia ;   Burse,  Virlyn W.  ;   Bergman,
 Hinds

 National  Environmental Research Center,  Research Triangle Park,  N.C.

 27 Nov 74   14p

 Pub.  in Toxicology  and Applied Pharmacology  32,  p461-473 1975.
 Included  in the report, Journal Articles on  Toxicology,  Group*14   PB-280
 880 (Journal Article)                                            '
REPORT NUMBER
 PB-280 893/9  (NTIS);
ABSTRACT:
Aroclor  1242 and Aroclor  1016 are polychlorinated biphenyl  (PCB) mixtures
with similar chlorine content (42 vs 41%),  but Aroclor   1242  contains  97,
biphenyl  homologs  with  five or more chlorines while Aroclor  1016 contains
only 1%.  The effects of  Aroclor 1242 and  Aroclor   1016  on   induction  of
hepatic  porphyria  and   drug-metabolizing  enzymes were  compared in female
rats fed 100 ppm or 500 ppra of each.   At  1  wk,   Aroclor  1242  markedly
increased  liver weight and all drug-metabolizing pathways tested including
cytochrome P-450,  liver  weight,  N-demethylase,  nitroreductase,   aniline
hydroxylase,   and glucuronyl transferase,  while Aroclor 1016 had produced
only very minimal effects.  At 6 mo,  however,  500 ppm of  either  Aroclor
markedly increased drug-metabolism,  while at the lower dose,  Aroclor 1016
was much less effective than Aroclor 1242.   Both  doses  of  Aroclor  1242
produced  prophyria,    but  only  the  higher  dose  of  Aroclor  1016  was
prophyrogenic.   The porphyria occurred after  a  lag  of  1-6  mo  and  was
characterized  by  excretion and hepatic storage or uroporphyrins.   Aroclor
tissue concentrations were similar in rats  fed  equal  doses  of  the  two
mixtures.   Therefore,   the marked differences in the biological effects of
Aroclor 1016 and  Aroclor  1242  cannot  be  explained  by  differences  in
absorption,  metabolism,  or excretion.
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                   A  First Order Mass Balance Model for the Sources.
                   of PCBs in the Environment
                                                     Distribution and Fate
 (Final rept.)

 Whitmore,  Frank C.

 Versar,  Inc., Springfield,  Va.
                   Environmental  Protection  Agency,
                   Toxic Substances.
                                  Washington,   D.C.   Office  of
 PB-270  220  (NTIS);   EPA/460/6-77/006  (EPA);
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA Contract  Number)

 27  Jul  77   (180p)

 A first order  model  for  the sources,  distribution  and  fate  of  PCBs  in an
 aquatic system is described.  The model is then applied  to  Lake  Michigan and
 to  the  Great Lakes  Systems.   The results obtained from  the  model  indicate
 that atmospheric sources are  a major  PCB input to the Great  Lakes.   Because
 of  the great water mass  of the lakes,  the PCB concentration appears  to  be
 storage  controlled  rather than loss  controlled.  The major  loss mechanisms
 are found to be co-evaporation from the airwater interface  and  entrapment
 with  sediments.    It  is  estimated  that  if all  inputs  or PCBs rate Lake
 Michigan were  eliminated,  it  would  take  more  than  70  years  for  the
 concentration  of PCBs in the water to decrease by 50 per cent.
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A  Handbook  of  Key  Federal  Regulations  and  Criteria  for Multimedia
Environmental Control       "~~~           "                   " --
(Final rept. Sep 78-Jun 79)

Greenwood, D. R. ; Kingsbury , G. L. ;  Cleland, J. G.

Research Triangle Inst. , Research Triangle Park, NC.


Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,   Research Triangle Park,
REPORT NUMBER
PB80-107998(NTIS);   EPA/600/7-79/175 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2612 (EPA Contract Number)
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 Aug 79   273p

 The  handbook  summarizes  major  Federal  environmental  regulations and
 recommendations and the legislative acts that authorize them. It summarizes
 and tabulates quantitative control limits specified by Federal agencies  It
 compares the various regulations,  standards,  and criteria.  It includes a
 selected bibliography addressing Federal environmental control activities
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 A  Method  for  the  Sampling  and  Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PCBs) in Ambient Air                            ~	'	
(Final rept.  Aug 75-Dec 77)

 Stratton,  Charles L. ;  Whitlock,  Stuart  A.  ;  Allan,  J.  Mark
 Environmental Science and  Engineering,  Inc.,  Gainesville,  FL.

 Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC. Office of  Toxic
 Substances.

 PB-288  410/4  (NTIS);   EPA/600/4-78/048 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-2978 (EPA Contract  Number)

 Aug  78    (150p)

 A method was  developed  for the sampling  and analysis  of  polychlorinated
 biphenyls  (PCBs)  in air. An easily  constructed, high-volume sampling system
 is   employed   with   porous polyurethane  foam as the collection medium.  The
 sample  is  collected at  the rate of  0.6 to 1.0 cu m per  minute.   Laboratory
 procedures  described   in this document  permit  the quantitative  analysis of
 even  the most  volatile  PCB species  in an air   sample.   A  perchlorination
 technique  for   the  quantitative analysis of PCB has been adapted for use.
 The  technique  is  shown  to convert even the most  volatile  PCB   species  to
 decachlorobiphenyl   for  simple  and direct quantitative analysis.  Data is
 presented  to  show conversion  efficiencies  of  a  variety  of  PCBs  to
 decachlorobiphenyl  of 101 + or -  6 percent over the range of 0.103 to 10.0
 micrograms.  A ruggedness test was conducted which indicates  the  proposed
 perchlorination   technique can yield reliable interlaboratory results.   The
 perchlorination technique is generally necessary for the  analysis  of   low
 (i.e.,  less than 25 ng/cu m airborne levels of PCB.  The analytical method
 is effective for  the analysis of airborne PCB levels within  at  least   the
 range  of  1 ng/cu m to 50 micrograms/cu  m.   (Portions of this document are
not fully legible)
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                  A Note on Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air

AUTHOR            Kutz, Frederick W. ; Yang, Henry S. C.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

REPORT DATE       1972  (Ip)
NOTES
REPORT NUMBER
Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included in the report,  Journal Articles on Pesticide Chemical Analysis
Group 3, PB-275 978.

Order as PB-275 978
ABSTRACT
Samples  of  ambient air were collected using an ethylene-glycol impinger
sampler, and analyzed for selected pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls
in suburban locations in Florida,  Mississippi,   and Colorado.  Preliminary
results for samples taken in April,  May,  and June of 1975 show that PCB's
were present at all locations.
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 Accumulation of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls),  Mercury and Cadmium by
 'Nereis virens ' ,   'Mercenaria mercenaria'.  and Palaemonetes  pugio '	fFom
 Contaminated Harbor Sediments~~
 (Journal article)

 Rubinstein,  N. I. ;  Lores,  E. ;  Gregory, N. R.

 Georgia State Univ., Atlanta.


 Environmental Research Lab.,  Gulf  Breeze,  FL.

 c!983  (14p)

 Pub.  in Aquatic Toxicology  3, p249-260  1983.
 REPORT  NUMBER

 ABSTRACT
 PB83-229047  (NTIS);   EPA-R-809370   (EPA Contract  Number)

 Accumulation  of  polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs),  mercury,  and  cadmium  by
 sandworms  (Nereis virens),   hard  clams (Mercenaria  mercenaria),  and grass
 shrimp  (Palaemonetes  pugio)   exposed  to contaminated   sediments   from   four
 sites   in  New   York  Harbor was studied for  a  100-day  period.   Results  from
 this study support the contention  that  sediment   concentration  alone   does
 not  reflect  bioavailability  and that toxicity  tests  (bioassays)  and field
 monitoring remain the most direct  method  for  estimating  bioaccumulation
 potential of  sediment-bound contaminants.
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Acquisition  and  Chemical  Analysis  of Mother's Milk for Selected Toxic
Substances~~'~	
(Final rept. 23 Jan 78-18 Apr 80)

Erickson, Mitchell D. ; Harris, III, Benjamin S. H. ; Pellizzari, Edo D.-
Tomer, Kenneth B. ;  Waddell, Richard D.

Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC.

Environmental  Protection Agency,   Washington,  DC.  Office of
Pesticides and Toxic Substances.

PB81-231029(NTIS); EPA/560/13-80/029 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-3849 (EPA  Contract Number)

Dec 80  (164p)
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 ABSTRACT
 Samples  of   mother's  milk were  collected from  Bayonne,   NJ;   Jersey  City
 NJ;  Pittsburgh,  PA;  Baton Rouge,  LA;  and Charleston,   WV,  and  analyzed for
 volatile (purgeables)  and  semivolatile (extractable)   organics using glass
 capillary  gas   chromatography/mass spectrometry/computer.   In  the  volatile
 fraction,  26 halogenated hydrocarbons,  17  aldehydes,    20 ketones,    11
 alcohols,  2 acids,   3  ethers,   1 epoxide,   14  furans,   26 other oxygenated
 compounds,  4 sulfur-containing  compounds,  7 nitrogen-containing compounds,
 13 alkanes,  12 alkenes,  7 alkynes, 11 cyclic hydrocarbons, and  15 aromatics
 were  found,  including major  peaks for hexanal,  limonene,  dichlorobenzene,
 and some esters. The  levels  of  dichlorobenzene  appeared  to be significantly
 higher in the samples from  Jersey City and Bayonne  than in samples  from
 other sites. Jersey City samples also appeared  to have  significantly  higher
 levels of tetrachloroethylene.  Charleston and  Jersey  City samples  appeared
 to have  significantly higher levels of chloroform; however,  chloroform was
 observed in the  blanks at about 20%  of that in the  samples.   Due  to the
 small sample size and lack of   control  over  the  solicitation   of   sample
 donors,   the data cannot be used to extrapolate to the  general  population.
 Fewer semivolatile  compounds   of  interest  were  found.    Polychlorinated
 naphthalenes,    polybrominated  biphenyls,   chlorinated  phenols,  and other
 compounds were specifically sought and not   detected   (limit  of  detection
 about  20-100  ng/mL  milk).   Polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs)  and DDE  were
 found.
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Adenofibrosis  in  the  Rat  Liver,   With Persistence of Polychlorinated
Biphenyls in Adipose Tissue~~	~

Kimbrough, Renate D. ; Linder,  Ralph E.  ;   Burse,   Virlyn W.  ;   Jenning
Ralph W.                                                               e'

Environmental  Protection  Agency,    Chamblee,   Ga.   Office of Pesticides
Programs.

19 Apr 78   6p

Pub. in Archives  of Environmental Health,  v27 p390-395,  Dec 73.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology,  Group 13,   PB-280
602.
REPORT NUMBER
PB-280 602  (NTIS)
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 ABSTRACT
 Fifty male Sherman strain rats were fed  500  ppm  of  a  polychlorinated
 biphenyl (PCB) (Aroclor 1254)  for six months.  Five each were killed zero
 one, two, three,  four, six, eight, and ten months after exposure to Aroclor
 had ceased. The livers of these rats were examined by light  and  electron
 microscopy.  Liver lesions persisted although exposure to PCBs ceased.   Ten
 months after exposure ceased,  1,192 ppm PCBs were  still  present  in   the
 rats'   adipose  tissue  and 22.65 ppm in the rat livers.  Aroclor patterns
 found in the tissues by electron capture gas  chromatograhy  differed  from
 patterns  of dietary Aroclors.   Mass spectral analysis of liver and adipose
 tissue revealed three major Aroclor components with masses of 324, 358,  and
 392.  These contained isotopic  clusters indicative of the presence of *C15
 C16, and C17, respectively.                                               '
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ABSTRACT
 Advances  in   Exposure,  Health and Environmental  Effects  Studies  of  PCBs
 (Polychlorinated  Biphenyls);  Symposium  Proceedings,  May  12-13,  1982	
 (Final  rept.)                               ~~~"	

 Davenport, R. J.  ; Bernard,  B. K.

 Life Systems, Inc., Cleveland, OH.
 Corp.  Source  Codes: 064218000

 Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic
 Substances.

 PB84-135771 (NTIS);  EPA-68-01-6554 (EPA Contract Number)

 Dec 83   366p

The Proceedings is a compilation of data presented and discussed during a
symposium held May 12-13,  1982 in  Bethesda,   Maryland,   to  provide  an
information    update    for    the   Environmental   Protection   Agency's
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Program. Nine papers,  seven discussion summaries
and concluding remarks address data,   published or from studies in progress
since 1978,   in  the  following  topic  areas:   Analytical  Methodologies,
Exposure  Studies—Environmental  Residues  and  Bioaccumulation,  Exposure
Studies—Industrial  Processes,   Health   Effects—Epidemiology,    Health
Effects—Laboratory  Studies,   Environmental Effects,  and Risk Assessment.
Each contributed  paper includes a significant  bibliography  of  cited  and
related scientific literature  references for those seeking greater  detail.
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 Age Dependent  Model  of  PCS in  a  Lake  Michigan  Food  Chain
 (Rept.  for 1 May 78-30  Sep 81)"

 Thomann,  R.  V.  ;  Connolly,  J.  P.

 Manhattan  Coll.,    Bronx,   NY.    Environmental  Engineering and Science
 Program.

 Environmental  Research  Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-155993  (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-84-026  (EPA)
 EPA-R-805916 (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Feb 84    122p

 An  age-dependent food chain model that  considers   species   bioenergetics
 and toxicant  exposure  through  water  and   food  was  developed.   It  was
 successfully applied to PCB contamination in the Lake Michigan   lake   trout
 food chain represented  by phytoplankton,  Mysis,  alewife,   and  lake  trout.
 The model  indicated that for the top predator  lake  trout,   PCB exposure
 through   the food  chain  can  account  for greater than 99 percent  of  the
 observed  body burden. It was estimated that a  creterion  specifying that  PCB
 concentrations of all ages of lake trout be at or below  5 micrograma/g (wet
 weight)   in the  edible  portion  would  require   that    dissolved    PCB
 concentrations be reduced to somewhere between 0.5 and 2.5 micrograms/1.
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Airborne Organic Contaminants in the Great Lakes Ecosystem
(Journal article)'"

Eisenreich, S. J. ; Looney, B. B. ;  Thornton, J. D.

Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

PB84-124213 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-81-665 (EPA)
EPA-R-806084 (EPA Contract Number)

c!981   12p
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  Published in Environmental Science and Technology, vl5 nl p30-38  1981.
                                                                    "ld
                   Atmospheric  fluxes  to   thp f:roa^

                   removal processes.  These processes    ^^U^or^^ °f

                   Dry  deposition is 1.5-5.0 times the wet deposition V   ?** contamina"ts -

                   selected-chlorinated pesticides and ™f  °?pofltion for the trace organics,

                   (O 1981 American Chemical Society d)p°lychl°rlnated biphenyls.   (Copyrigh
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 Bruner, III, R. j.  . H111> David
 Environmental Protection Agency,  Athens,  Ga.  Surveillance and Analysis




 PB-276 042/9 (NTIS);   EPA/904/9-77/032 (EPA)


 Oct 77   28p
                                s

 and Hartwell. Tissue, sediment  and

 and analyzed.   Big   Cypress   Swamn  H

 determine  backgro'und^concentra^ons

 activities. STORET data for the states of NC  SC

 were analyzed and all station* h» 7              '

 than  100" Aerograms/kg PCBs in sed^n^s^nd
 water are reported and potential nr.M

 the  PCB problem is evaluated and re  ^ T"
sampling needs.      evaluated a"d recommendations
                                                                             I™" ^ WelSS
                                                                           lakes are "Ported


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                                                                     deflned-   The  extent   ^
                                                                   are made regarding future
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                  Ambient  Monitoring  for  PCS  Near  Three  Landfills in the Bloomington
                  Indiana Area	'
                  (final rept.)
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REPORT DATE
 Battelle Columbus  Labs.,  OH.
 Environmental  Monitoring  Systems Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,
 NC.

 PB85-233492/XAB  (NTIS);   EPA/600/4-85/044 (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3745 (EPA  Contract Number)

 Jun  85    145p
ABSTRACT
A monitoring program was conducted to determine PCB levels in ambient air
on and in the vicinity of three landfills in the Bloomington, Indiana area.
Fixed-height  measurements  were  made  at  locations  on  the  sites where
capacitors containing PCB were exposed (hot spots)  and at nominally upwind
and  downwind  locations.   Vertical  PCB  concentration profiles were also
obtained at five elevations (2  to  180  cm)   above  selected  hot  spots
Sampling was performed over 8-hour daytime periods (approximately 0900-1700
hours)   and  over  24-hour periods at various on-  and off-site locations.
Polyurethane foam (PUF)  cartridges used  either with Du Pont  personal-type
sampling  pumps  or  EPA-developed  high   volume  samplers  were  used  for
collection of PCB from the ambient air.   The quantity of  PCB  (as  Aroclor
1242)   in  the PUF cartridges was determined by extraction and analysis of
the extract  by  electron-capture   gas chromatography  (EPA  Method  608).
Meteorological  conditions were also measured at the sites during the field
monitoring period.
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 Ambient  Water  Quality  Criteria  for  Polychlorinated  Biphenvls
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Criteria and Standards
                  Div.
REPORT NUMBER

REPORT DATE

ABSTRACT
 PB81-117798  (NTIS); EPA-440/5-80-068  (EPA)

 Oct  80    200p

 Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.   1314(a)),  requires EPA
 to   publish  and periodically update water quality  criteria.  These criteria
 are  to reflect the latest scientific knowledge on  the identifiable  effects
 of pollutants on public health and welfare,  aquatic life,  and recreation
 This report  presents water quality criteria for the  titled  chemical    It
 presents  concentration  criteria  for  the  protection  of fresh water and
 saltwater aquatic life. It presents 'safe'  concentrations for humans,  and
 in   the  case  of  suspect  or proven carcinogens,  gives various levels of
 incremental  cancer risk.  A section 304(a)  water quality  criterion  is  a
 qualitative  or  quantitative  estimate  of  the  concentration  of a water
 constituent  or pollutant in ambient waters which,   when not exceeded  .will
 ensure  a water quality sufficient to protect a specified water use.  Under
 the Act a criterion is a scientific  entity,   based  solely  on  data  and
 scientific  judgment.    It  does  not reflect considerations of economic or
 technological feasibility nor is it a water quality standard and in  itself
has no regulatory effect.
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 An Evaluation of Emission Factors for Waste-to-Energy Systems
 (Final rept. Nov 78-79)              ~        "	

 Rinaldi,  G.  M. ; Balckwood,  T.  R. ;  Harris,  D.  L. ;  Tackett, K. M.

 Monsanto  Research Corp., Dayton,  OH.
 Corp.  Source Codes:  018509000

 Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Cincinnati,  OH.

 PB80-2266665 (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-80-135
 EPA-68-03-2550 (EPA  Contract Number); MRC-DA-921 (Contractor)

 Jul  80   53p

 See  also  report  dated Aug  77, PB-275 525.
 ABSTRACT
 This   report  contains  a  summary of emission  factors  for  the  combustion of
 refuse  for  the purpose of providing energy recovery  or   volume   reduction.
 This   study  was   conducted   to  provide  an up-to-date  compliance  of  these
 factors  for use in planning and assessing the benefits and risks  from   this
 industry.
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Analysis  of  Pesticide  Residues  in Human And Environmental Samples-   A
Compilation of Methods Selected for Use in Pesticide Monitoring Programs
(Final rept.)                             ~           '	

Sherma, Joseph ; Beroza, Morton

Association of Official Analytical Chemists,  Arlington,  VA.


Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC.

PB82-208752 (NTIS);  EPA/600/8-80/038
EPA-68-02-2474 (EPA Contract Number)

Jun 80   557p
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 This manual provides Che pesticide chemist  with  methodology  useful  in
 determining  human exposure to pesticides and related industrial chemicals.
 Methods are also  presented  for  measuring  the  extent  of  environmental
 contamination  with  these  compounds.   This  manual has been compiled and
 produced in an effort to promote general acceptance and adoption of uniform
 chemical methodology of utmost reproducibility and accuracy and  to  ensure
 that  analytical  results  can  be correlated and directly compared between
 laboratories    Methods  contained  in  this  manual  have  generally  been
 developed  and/or  evaluated  by  this  laboratory within the Environmental
 Toxicology Division.  The analytical methodology compiled herein consists  of
 both multiresidue and specific residue  procedures.    Included  also    are
 miscellaneous  topics treating a number of important activities such as the
 cleaning of laboratory  glassware,   the preparation of analytical  reference
 standards    and  the calibration and  maintenance of the gas chromatograph
 Several of  the  methods  have  been subjected  to   collaborative  studies  and
 have  thereby  been   proved  to produce acceptable interlaboratory  precision
 and  accuracy.   These  methods are  designated  by  stars placed  at  the  left  of
 the  title in  the Table  of Contents.  Other methods presented are thought  to
                                                             interlaboratory
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                  Analysis  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyl  (PCB)   Loading  Trends  in Lak
(Journal article)

Rodgers, P. W. ; Swain, W. R.

Limno-Tech, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.
                  Amsterdam  Univ.   (Netherlands)   .;   Environr.sntal  Research
                  Lab.-Duluth, MN.
REPORT NUMBER     PB84-245513 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-83/245 (EPA)
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 c!983   13p

 Prepared  in cooperation with Amsterdam Univ.  (Netherlands).
 Pub.  in Jnl.  of  Great  Lakes Research  9,  n4  p548-558  1983.
 Not  available NTIS

 PCB   concentrations  in  coregonid fishes (bloater chubs)  collected  from
 Lake  Michigan between  1972 and  1980 are  used  to  infer  a historical  loading
 trend  for   polychlorinated  biphenyls   (PCBs).   A  mass  balance model  was
 developed to  describe  the dynamics of PCBs  by assuming that historical fish
 concentrations are proportional to concurrent water  column  concentrations
 of   PCB.    The validity of this assumption  is strengthened,  since  the data
 represent a single species of fish (a pelagic feeder), a specific age class
 of the  species,  and a single laboratory  performing   the  collections   and
 analysis  of   the  data.   The  results of model analysis  indicate  that  PCB
 loading to  Lake  Michigan during the period of observation  can be  described
 by  a  linearly  decreasing trend.  The calibrated model also forecasts  the
 response  of selected fish species to various loading scenarios.  (Copyright
 (c) Internet. Assoc. Great Lakes Res., 1983.)
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Analysis of Polychlorinated Byphenyl (PCB) in Human Blood Serum Samples
(Research request no. 2 (Final) Jan-Oct 77)"	

Stratton, Charles L. ;  Geiszler, Paul C.

Environmental Science and Engineering,  Inc.,  Gainesville, FL.


Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Office of Toxic
Substances.

PB-291 458/8 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-78/007  (EPA)
EPA-68-01-3248 (EPA Contract Number)

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 A  total  of  208 human blood serum samples and two mother's milk samples
 were analyzed for polychlorinated blphenyl (PCS). The samples were supplied
 to Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc. (ESE) in frozen condition by
 the Department of Health,  Education,  and  Welfare,   Center  for  Disease
 Control, Atlanta, Georgia.  This report includes the analytical results for
 these samples and an assessment of the degree of  uncertainty  involved  in
 the analysis.
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 Analytical  Method:    The Analysis of By-Product Chlorinated Biphenvls in
 Water. Revision 2                  ~              "          —'	
 (Special rept.  Sep 84-May 85)

 Erickson,  M. D.

 Midwest  Research Inst.,  Kansas  City,  MO.
 Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office  of  Toxic
 Substances.

 PB86-109105/XAB  (NTIS);   EPA/560/5-85/012  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3938 (EPA Contract  Number)
 10 May 85    58p

 Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.
 Toxic Substances.
Office of
This   is   a  gas  chromatographic/electron  impact  mass  spectrometric
(GC/EIMS)  method applicable to the determination of chlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs)  in industrial wastewater.  The PCBs present may originate either as
synthetic by-products  or  as  contaminants  derived  from  commercial  PCB
products  (e.g.,   Aroclors).  The PCBs may be present as single isomers or
complex mixtures and may include all 209 congeners from  monochlorobiphenyl
through  decachlorobiphenyl.   A  variety  of  general  and specific sample
preparation options are presented in this
different   approach   from  those  which
calibration and  quantitat Ion.    In  this
quantitated by homolog group. The results can be summed to give a total PCB
value  comparable  to  results   generated  by  other methods or they may be
presented as 10 individual homolog values.  This homolog  distribution  can
provide  additional  quantitative information on the composition and source
of the PCBs.  The method performance is assessed for each sample.  A set of
four  (sup  13)C-labeled  PCBs   is employed as recovery surrogates.   If the
surrogates are recovered and other  QC  parameters  are  within  acceptable
limits, then the data may be considered valid.
                                                             method.    This   method  takes   a
                                                             relyo  n  Aroclor   mixtures   for
                                                             method   PCBs  are   detected   and
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 Analytical   Method:    The  Analysis  of By-Product  Chlorinated  Biphenyls in
 Air.  Revision 2~7~~        ~"
 (Special  rept.  Sep  84-May  85)

 Erickson, M. D.

 Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.
 Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office  of  Toxic
 Substances.

 PB86-109097/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-85/011 (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3938 (EPA  Contract Number)

 20 May 85   66p

 Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Office of
 Toxic Substances.
ABSTRACT
This   is   a  gas  chromatographic/electron  impact  mass  spectrometric
(GC/EIMS)  method applicable to the determination of chlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs)   in  air  emitted  from  commercial  production through stacks,  as
fugitive emissions, or static (room, other containers, or outside) air. The
PCBs  present  may  originate  either  as  synthetic  by-products   or   as
contaminants  derived  from commercial PCB products (e.g.,  Aroclors).  The
PCBs may be present as single isomers or complex mixtures and  may  include
all  209  congeners  from monochlorobiphenyl through decachlorobiphenyl.  A
variety of general and specific sample preparation options are presented in
this method.  This method takes a different approach from those which  rely
on  Aroclor mixtures for calibration and quantitation.  In this method PCBs
are detected and quantitated by homolog group.  The results can be summed to
give a total PCB value comparable to results generated by other methods  or
they  may  be  presented  as  10  individual  homolog values.   This homolog
distribution  can  provide  additional  quantitative  information  on   the
composition and source of the PCBs.  The method performance is assessed for
each sample.  A set of four (sup 13)C-labeled PCBs is employed as  recovery
surrogates.   If  the  surrogates are recovered and other QC parameters are
within acceptable limits, then the data may be  considered valid.
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 Analytical   Method:    The  Analysis  of  By-Product  Chlorinated Biphenvls  in
 Commercial  Products  and  Product  Wastes.  Revision  2"	
 (Special  rept.  Sep 84-May  85)~~

 Erlckson, M.  D.

 Midwest Research  Inst.,  Kansas City, MO.

 Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office  of  Toxic
 Substances.

 PB86-109089/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-85/010  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3938  (EPA  Contract Number)
20 May 85   61p

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.
Toxic Substances.
Office of
This   is   a  gas  chromatographic/electron  impact  mass  spectrometric
(GC/EIMS)  method applicable to the determination of chlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs)   in  commercial  products and product wastes.  The PCBs present may
originate either as synthetic by-products or as contaminants  derived  from
commercial PCB products (e.g., Aroclors). The PCBs may be present as single
isomers  or  complex  mixtures  and  may  include  all  209  congeners from
monochlorobiphenyl through decachloro biphenyl.  A variety of  general  and
specific  sample  preparation  options  are presented in this method.  This
method takes a different  approach  from  those  which  re  ly  on  Aroclor
mixtures for calibration and quantitation. In this method PCBs are detected
and quantitated by homolog group. The results can be summed to give a total
PCB  value  comparable to results generated by other methods or they may be
presented as 10 individual homolog values.  This homolog  distribution  can
provide  additional  quantitative information on the composition and source
of the PCBs.  The method performance is  assessed for each sample.   A set of
four  (sup  13)C  labeled  PCBs is employed as recovery surrogates.   If the
surrogates are recovered and other  QC  parameters  are  within  acceptable
limits, then the data may be considered  valid.
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 Analytical  Methods  for  By-Products   PCBs—Preliminary  Validation  and
 Interim Methods~
 (Interim rept.  no 4,  24 Apr-31  Aug 82)

 Erickson, Mitchell D. ; Stanley,  John  S.  ;  Radolovich, Gil ;  Turman   Kay•
 Bauer,  Karin

 Midwest Research Inst., Kansas  City, MO.


 Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC. Office  of Toxic
 Substances.

 PB83-127696  (NTIS);   EPA-560/5-82-006 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-5915  (EPA Contract  Number)

 11  Oct  82   244p

 See also  PB83-126573.
ABSTRACT
This  document  presents  proposed  analytical  methods  for  analysis  of
by-products  PCBs  in  commercial   products,    product   waste   streams,
wastewaters,   and  air.  The analytical method for commercial products and
product waste streams consist of a flexible  approach  for  extraction  and
cleanup of particular matrices. The ISC-labeled PCB surrogates are added as
part of a strong quality assurance program to determine levels of recovery.
The wastewater method is based on EPA Methods 608 and 625 with revisions to
include use of the 13C-labeled PCB surrogates. The air method is a revision
of a proposed EPA method for the collection and analysis of PCBs in air and
flue gas emissions.  Capillary or packed column gas chromatography/electron
impact ionization mass spectrometry is proposed as the primary instrumental
method.  Response factors and retention times of 77 PCB congeners  relative
to tetrachlorobiphenyl-d6 are presented in addition to statistical analysis
to  project  validity  of  the  data and extrapolation of relative response
factors to all 209  possible  congeners.   Preliminary  studies   using  the
13C-labeled  surrogates  to  validate  specific  cleanup  procedures  and to
analyze several commercial products and product wastes  indicate  that  the
proposed analytical methods are both feasible and practical.
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 Analytical Results of a PCB Test Incineration

 Wolbach, C. D.  ; Fitch, W. F.  ; Flynn, N.  ; Markoja, B.

 Acurex Corp. , Mountain View, CA.


 Apr 81   Ip

 Included  in  Proceedings   of  the  Symposium  on Process Measurement for
 Environmental Assessment (2nd), p335 1981.

 PB82-211574 (NTIS)

 No abstract available.
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 Application  of   a  Sediment   Dynamics   Model  for Estimation of Vertical
 Burial  Rates of  PCBs in Southern Lake Michigan         ~	=	
 Weininger,  D.  ;  Armstrong,  D.  E.  ;  Swackhamer,  D.  P.

 Wisconsin  Univ.-Madison.  Water Chemistry Program.


 Environmental Research  Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-215532  (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-84-189  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-0502   (EPA Contract  Number)

 Jul 84   20p
ABSTRACT
The recovery of Lake Michigan from PCB contamination depends on the rates
of reduction in PCB input from external sources and removal of PCBs present
in the lake system.  The loading of PCBs  to  the  Great  Lakes  should  be
decreasing. Consequently,  if the PCB burden of the lake is also declining,
recovery should be occurring.  Because the removal of PCBs  from  the  lake
water  to the bottom sediments is relatively rapid,  sediments could play a
role as an ultimate sink for PCBs if the normal accretion/burial process is
faster than the rate at which PCBs can diffuse through sediments.  In  this
paper  vertical burial model is developed to estimate the time scale of the
burial process.  The  model  is  implemented  for  PCBs  in  southern  Lake
Michigan.
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                   Application  of Methods 606 and  608 for Analysis of PCBs.  Organochlorine
                   Pesticides and Phthalate Esters  Contained in Landfill Leachates	~
                   (Project rept. Dec 80-May 81)                         ~	
 AUTHOR            Bellar,  Thomas A.  ;  Froning,  Beth

 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental  Monitoring and  Support  Lab.,  Las  Vegas,  NV.

                   PB82-227463  (NTIS);   EPA-600/4-82-044 (EPA)

                   Jun  82    16p
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                   Leachates  collected  from a  sanitary landfill were  spiked  with  a  variety
                   of    phthalate    esters,     polychlorinated  biphenyls  and   Organochlorine
                   pesticides.   The  spiked leachates were then analyzed  according  to  priority
                   pollutant  methods   606 and 608.  Accuracy,  precision  and method detection
                   limits were  calculated from the resulting analyses.
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                  Applying  for  a  Permit  to Destroy PCS (Polychlorinated Biphenvl)  Wast.
                  Oil.  Volume  I.  Summary                 ~        "	
                  (Final  rept.  May-Dec  79)
                  Zelenski,  S.  G.  ; Hall,  Joanna  ; Haupt , S. E.

                  GCA  Corp.,  Bedford,  MA.  GCA  Technology Div.


                  Industrial  Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,
                 PB81-173346 (NTIS); EPA-600/2-81-033A (EPA)
                 EPA-68-02-3168  (EPA Contract Number)

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 The  report  documents  the  permitting  process followed by the State of
 Michigan before  allowing  a  trial  destruction  burn  of  polychlorinated
 biphenyls  (PCBs)   at  the  General Motors (GM)  Chevrolet Bay City plant.
 Volume I includes a  chronology  of  events  and  a  matrix  depicting  the
 interaction of federal,  state,   and local government agencies and GM in the
 permitting process.  The matrix presents a list of who  requested  and  who
 responded  to  each  need  for   additional information.   An analysis of the
 significance of interactions, including interagency communications,  private
 sector/public communication,  and  the   flow  and  quality  of  information
 developed  is  provided.   Finally,  recommendations that are based  on this
 permit  application  process    and    that   might   facilitate   subsequent
 applications for burns of hazardous materials are made.
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 Applying  for  a  Permit  to  Destroy  PCB Waste Oil.  Volume  II.  Documentation
 (Final  rept.  May-Dec  79)                                '   ~ -

 Zelenski,  S.  G.  ; Hall, Joanna  ;  Haupt, S. E.

 GCA  Corp.,  Bedford, MA. GCA Technology Div.


 Industrial  Environmental  Research Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,
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PB81-234874 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-81/033B (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3168 (EPA Contract Number)

Mar 81   220p

See also PB81-173346.
ABSTRACT
The two-volume report documents the permitting process  followed  by  the
State   of   Michigan   before   allowing   a  trial  destruction  burn  of
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  at the General Motors (GM)  Chevrolet Bay
City plant. Volume I includes a chronology of events and a matrix depicting
the interaction of federal,  state,  and local government agencies and GM in
the permitting process. The  matrix presents a list of who requested and who
responded to each need for additional  information.   An  analysis  of  the
significance of interactions, including interagency communications, private
sector/public  communication,   and  the  flow  and  quality of information
developed,  is provided.  Finally,  recommendations that are based on  this
permit   application   process   and   that   might  facilitate  subsequent
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                  applications for burns of hazardous materials are made.  Volume II contains
                  the  relevant  documents summarized in the Volume I lists.  Recommendations
                  include:  (1)  identification of all groups that may play an important  role
                  in future permitting processes; (2) contacting these groups by letter or in
                  person; (3) developing a relationship of cooperation with these groups; (4)
                  determining the level of support for proposed action;  and (5)  determining
                  the necessary course of action based on the level of support.
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Assessment  of  Emissions  of Specific Compounds from a Resource Recovery
Municipal Refuse Incinerator
(Final rept.)

Haile, C. L. ; Blair, R. B. ; Lucas, R. M. ;  Walker, T.

Midwest Research Inst. , Kansas City, MO.


Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC. Office of Toxic
Substances.

PB85-110435/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/560/5-84/002 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-5915 (EPA Contract Number)

Jun 84   94p

This study was conducted as a part  of a nationwide   survey  to  determine
organic  emissions from major stationary combustion sources.  The principal
compounds of interest were polynuclear aromatic  hydrocarbons  (PAHs)   and
polychlorinated  aromatic  compounds,   including polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs),  polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins  (PCDDs),   and  polychlorinated
dibenzofurans  (PCDFs).    This  report describes an assessment of emissions
from a resource recovery municipal  refuse incinerator.
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 Assessment    of    PCDDs    (Polychlorinated    Dibenzodioxins)    and   PCDFs
                  (Polychlorinated  Pi benzof grans')
                  Transformer and Capacitor Fires
                                    from  PCB  (Polychlorinated   Biphenyl*s)
 Lee,  A.

 Technical  Resources,  Inc., Bethesda, MD.
Environmental  Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH. Hazardous Waste
Engineering  Research  Lab.

PB85-188837/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-85/036  (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3212  (EPA  Contract Number)

Apr 85    130p

The  EPA,    under the Toxic Substances Control Act,  has been mandated to
develop   appropriate  regulations  for   the   control   of   exposure   to
Polychlorinated  biphenyls (PCBs).  In light  of this responsibility the EPA
Office of Toxic  Substances recently issued an Advance  Notice  of  Proposed
Ruleraaking   (ANPR)    intended to define the problem of releases of PCBs and
other toxic  compounds during fires involving  transformers  and  capacitors
containing PCBs. The  EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD)  has also
been mandated  under the  recently  released   Dioxin  Strategy  document  to
evaluate  fire   accidents  involving  PCB  transformers  and  capacitors as
potential  new   sources  of  polychlorinated  dibenzodioxins  (PCDDs)   and
Polychlorinated  dibenzofurans (PCDFs)  in the environment.  To develop the
information  to support the two mandated programs,   the  EPA/ORD  undertook
this study to assess  the problems associated with fires involving askarels,
to   catalog   the   contamination  experiences  and  to  review  potential
decontamination methods as well as disposal of contaminated material.   This
study assesses the chemistry of PCBs  under thermal conditions and evaluates
the generation of PCDDs and PCDFs.  It reviews technologies for destruction
and disposal of PCBs and their toxic  contaminants.   Methodologies to assess
potential hazards and reduce exposure are also discussed.
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 Assessment  of  the  Environmental   and   Economic  Impacts  of the Ban on
 Imports of PCBs"   '                ~~~	
 (Final rept.)

 Burruss, Jr,  Robert P.

 Versar,  Inc., Springfield,  Va.
                  Environmental  Protection Agency,
                  Toxic  Substances.
                                  Washington,   D.C.   Office   of
 PB-270  225  (NTIS);   EPA/560/6-77/007  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259  (EPA  Contract Number)

 Jul  77    175p

 This  report  summarizes  an  investigation  into   the  uses   of  imported
 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  in  the United  States.   Imported PCBs  are
 presently   used  only  for the maintenance of certain mining  machinery.   In
 addition,   PCBs are  present as a significant  impurity  in  polychlorinated
 terphenyls  (PCTs) imported for use in investment casting waxes. Importation
 of   PCBs  for  these uses will be banned after 1977 by the Toxic  Substances
 Control  Act,   unless  exemptions  are  allowed  in  accordance   with  the
 provisions  of the Act.  The recent Directive of  the Council of the European
 Communities (EEC)  prohibits use of PCBs and  PCTs  in  investment  casting
 waxes, but  allows continued use of PCBs in mining machinery in Europe.
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Assessment  of  the  Use  of  Selected  Replacement  Fluids  for  PCBS  In
Electrical Equipment"                                  '     '
(Final rept.)

Westin, Robert A.

Versar, Inc., Springfield, VA.


Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC. Office of Toxic
Substances.
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 PB-296 377/5 (NTIS) EPA/560/6-77/008 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA Contract Number)

 1 Mar 79   109p

 See also PB-252 012.

 This report summarizes the required physical and electrical properties of
 liquids  used  as  dielectric   and   cooling   fluids   in   transformers,
 electromagnets, electric motors,  and capacitors.  Prior to 1977   PCBs were
 widely used in all  of  these  applications  and  provided  excellent  fire
 safety. The use of PCBs was banned by the Toxic Substances Control Act. The
 new  materials  that  were  developed  as  substitutes  for  PCBs   in these
 applications are  discussed in light of   the  required  properties   and  the
 performance trade-offs that resulted from their use.
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 Assessment  of Wastewater Management,  Treatment  Technology,  and  Associated
 Costs  for Abatement  of  PCBs  Concentrations  in  Industrial  Effluents.  Task  TT
 (Final  rept.)~	

 Contos, Gayaneh  ; Durfree, Robert L.  ;  Hackman,   III,  E.  E.   •  Price
 Kenneth                                                          '        '

 Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.


 Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office  of
 Toxic Substances.

 PB-251 433/9 (NTIS)  EPA/560/6-76/006 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA Contract Number)

 30 Jan 76   282p

This  document  presents  the findings of a study of available wastewater
management and treatment technology for the purpose  of  determining  toxic
pollutant  effluents  concentrations  and  daily  load  achievable in three
industrial categories:  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   manufacturing-
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                  capacitor manufacturing;  and transformer manufacturing.  All plants in the
                  above  categories  have  PCB  discharges  to  either  waterways  or  sewage
                  treatment  plants,   under  normal  operating  conditions.  All plants have
                  discharges to storm sewers or directly to waterways  under  heavy  rainfall
                  conditions.   For  scrap  oils and burnable solid wastes generated at these
                  plants, high temperature,  controlled incineration offers a straightforward
                  method  of  destruction,   whereas scientific landfilling appears to be the
                  best suited mode of disposal for  nonburnable  contaminated  solids.   Zero
                  discharge  objectives can be best achieved by eliminating discharge streams
                  and developing recycle systems.  All non-contact  cooling  water  would  be
                  segregated,   cooled,  and recycled.  All other wastewater streams would be
                  pretreated.  The portion of the pretreated water which would be used in the
                  plant  would  be  treated  with  carbon,    while  the excess water would be
                  incinerated in a specially designed system which  would  allow  for  energy
                  recovery. Supporting data, rationale for  the selection of above recommended
                  treatment  technologies  and associated costs are contained in this report.
                  Even some on air pollution  control  is  discussed  along  with  the  other
                  pollution factors.
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At-Sea Incineration of PCB-Containing Wastes Onboard the M/T VULCANUS
(Final rept. Aug 82-Jan 8lJ~

Ackerman, D. G. ; McGaughey, J. F. ;  Wagoner, D. E.

TRW, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA.
Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,
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PB83-2076A7 (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-83-024 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3174 (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 83   287p

The report describes tests during the incineration-at-sea of  a  shipload
of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) onboard  the  M/T VULCANUS,  during August
1982  in  the  Gulf of Mexico.   A standard EPA-specified sampling train was
used to acquire samples of the  effluent  combustion gases.  A fixed-position
water-cooled probe, in the starboard incinerator,  directed stack gas to the
train.   Ten  tests  were  performed.  Samples of  the waste were also taken
during each test.
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 Atmospheric  Chemistry of  PCBs  and  PAHs.  Volume 9
 (Final  rept. 1974-757

 Andren,  A. W.  ;  Doskey, P.  V.  ;  Strand,  J.  W.

 Wisconsin  Univ.-Madison.  Water Resources Center.
Environmental   Protection  Agency,  Chicago,   IL.   Great  Lakes
National  Program  Office.

PB81-196487  (NTIS);  EPA-905/4-79-029-I  (EPA)
EPA-R-005142

Mar 80    126p

The air  over  Lake  Michigan  was  sampled  during   1977  to  develop  a
collection  method  for  PCBs  and  obtain  data  about   their  atmospheric
transport and dry deposition onto the lake.  A resin,  XAD-2,  was the most
efficient  collection  medium  for  PCB  vapor  and  was  incorporated into
standard high volume air samples for  the  collection  of  particulate  and
vapor  phase  PCBs.   PCB  concentrations  in  air  samples taken over Lake
Michigan were lower than those taken from urban areas;   i.e.,   Milwaukee.
Aroclors  1242  and 1254 were the main components of vapor phase PCBs while
in some instances the particulate phase PCBs contained Aroclor  1260.   The
particulate  phase PCBs over Lake Michigan contained a larger percentage of
the more volatile mixtures than those   reported  in  urban  areas  such  as
Chicago  and  Milwaukee.  PCBs tend to associate with particulates 0.002 to
0.1 micrometer in diameter.   The amount and organic carbon content  of  the
particulate  phase  appear  to control vaporization and revolatilization of
PCBs.
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 Atmospheric  Freons and Halogenated Compounds
 (Final  rept.)

 Appleby,  Alan

 Rutgers - The State Univ.,  New Brunswick,  N.J.
 Science.
Dept.  of Environmental
Environmental Sciences Research Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,
N.C. Gas Kinetics and Photochemistry Branch.

PB-262 432/8 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-76/108 (EPA)
EPA-R-800833 (EPA-R-800833)

Nov 76   357p

Ambient levels of atmospheric Freons,  halogenated hydrocarbons,  and SF6
were measured at various locations in the U.S.A.  Compounds such as  CC13F,
CC12F2,  CH3-CC13,  and CC14 were ubiquitious and generally measured at sub
ppb levels.  Tropospherically reactive compounds such as C2C14 and CHC1CC12
were frequently measured;  other compounds were measured where a reasonable
source was known.  A  novel  pulsed  flow  coulometry  gas  chromatographic
analysis  along  with other requisite analytical and calibration procedures
were developed and used. Laboratory irradiation simulations established the
tropospheric stability of CC13F, CC12F2,   CH3CC13,  CC14,  CC12FCC1F2,  the
reactivity  of the chlorinated ethylenes,  and the stratospheric reactivity
of CC13F,  CC14,  and CC12F2.  Adventitious labelling of  air  masses  with
halogenated  compounds  was  used  to  demonstrate urban ozone transport to
rural areas.
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 Atmospheric Input of Trace Metals to Lake Michigan
 (Journal article)

 Eisenreich, S. J.

 Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

 PB83-247965 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-80-411 (EPA)
 EPA-R-805172  (EPA Contract Number)

 c!980   18p

 Pub.  in Water,  Air and Soil Pollution 13,  p287-301 1980.
 Not available from NTIS.

 Atmospheric  bulk deposition  was  collected on  a  monthly basis  in the  Lake
 Michigan basin  from September 1975 through December 1976  to determine   the
 atmospheric  loading  of   trace   elements   to  Lake Michigan.   The  sampling
 network consisted of  bulk  collectors   located   at  21  locations  in   the
 northern and  southern  basin.  The  percentage  of total atmospheric deposition
 falling in  the  southern basin was: Fe-74%, Al-71%; Mn-75%;  Zn-67%;  Cu-62%;
 Pb-78%;   Cd-74%;   Go-approximately 56%;  Ca-79%;   Mg-62%;   Na-65%;    K-61%.
 Atmospheric  loading rates reported  are in general agreement with estimates
 made  by others  from  emission  inventories and aerosol  concentrations.    The
 geographical  distribution of trace  element  loading implicates  the  southern
 periphery   of   Lake  Michigan as  the  principal   emission  source   area.
 (Copyright  (c)  1980  by  D.  Reidel  Publishing  Co.,   Dordrecht,  Holland,   and
 Boston,  U.S.A.)
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Attenuation of Water-Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls by Earth Materials
(Final rept.)                           '               "	'	

Griffin, R. A. ;  Chian, E. S. K.

Illinois State Geological Survey, Urbana.


Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB80-219652 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-80-027 (EPA)
EPA-R-804684-01-0   (EPA Contract Number)
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Prepared in cooperation with Georgia Inst.  of Tech.,  Atlanta.  School of
Civil Engineering.
ABSTRACT
The aqueous solubility,  adsorption,  mobility,  raicrobial degradation,  and
volatility  of   polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   were  studied  under
laboratory conditions.  The dissolution of  Aroclor 1242 in  water  required
five months to reach equilibrium. Generally, the water-soluble fractions of
the  PCB  fluids  were  richer in the lower chlorinated isomers than in the
original mixture of isomers in the fluid.
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Audit  of  the  Vulcanus  Incineration  Ship Prior to the August 1982 PCB
Burn, Mobile, Alabama
(Final rept.)

Sexton, F. W. ;  Lentzen, D.  E.

Research Triangle Inst.,   Research  Triangle  Park,   NC.   Systems  and
Measurements Div.

Sponsor: Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park,
NC.

PB83-193698 (NTIS);   EPA-600/7-83-023 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3146  (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 83   28p
ABSTRACT
The report gives results of an evaluation of  three  systems  aboard  the
Vulcanus,   a  Singapore-registered  tanker  that  has  been  converted for
incinerating industrial waste at sea.   The  ship  has  been  operating  for
several years, disposing of various chemical wastes generated mainly in the
European  community.   Industrial  waste  disposal by incineration at sea is
also an option for U.S. waste management  systems and thus is of interest to
the EPA.   Audit  results  include  a   summary  of  audit  results,   audit
procedures, audit calculations,  test  results,  recommendations,  and audit
standards.
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 Baseline  Concentrations   of   Polychlorlnated   Biphenyls   and  DDT  in  Lake
 Michigan  Fish,  197T"	

 Veith, Gilman D.

 National Water  Quality Lab. , Duluth, Minn.


 PB-275 994/2 (NTIS)

 1975   9p

 Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v9 nl p21-29, Jun  75.
 Included in the report,  Journal Articles on Pesticide  Residues  in  the
 Environment, Group  1, PB-275 989.
ABSTRACT
Responding  to  the  recommendations  of  the  Lake  Michigan  Interstate
Pesticide  Committee,   the  author  aimed  to  establish  baseline data on
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's)  and DDT in Lake Michigan fish  in  1971.
Because  the past 2 years had witnessed unprecedented legislative action to
protect food resources and other aquatic species near the top of  the  food
chain  from  persistent  hazardous chemicals,   the author also attempted to
gauge the impact of cooperative legislative action on the quality of  large
lakes.
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Baseline  Concentrations  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  and DDT in  Lake
Michigan Fish,  19?T~~

Veith, Oilman D.

National Water Quality Lab., Duluth, Minn.
                                              Dept.  of Civil  and  Environmental
Wisconsin Univ.,  Madison.
Engineering.

PB-274  850/7  (NTIS)

1975   9p

Pub.  in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl.,  v9 nl Jun 75.  Sponsored in part by
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Included in the  report,   Journal  Articles  on  Pesticide  Residues  in
Animals, PB-274 846.

Responding  to  the  recommendations  of  the  Lake  Michign   Interstate
Pesticide  Committee,   the  author  aimed  to  establish  baseline data on
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's)  and DDT in Lake Michigan fish  in  1971.
Thirteen species of fish taken from 14 regions of Lake Michigan in the fall
of  1971  were  analyzed  for  PCB's  and  DDT  analogs.   Mean  wet-weight
concentrations of PCB's similar to Aroclor 1254  ranged  from  2.7  ppm  in
rainbow smelt to 15 ppm in lake trout. Most trout and salmon longer than 12
inches  contained  PCB's at concentrations greater than the tolerance level
of 5 ppm established by the Food and Drug Administration,  U.S.  Department
of Health, Education, and Welfare.
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 Baseline	Estimates  and  Time  Trends  for  Beta-Benzene  Hexachloride
 Hexachlorobenzene,  and Polychlorlnated Biphenyls in Human  Adipose—Til
 (Final Report)

 Mack, G. A. ;  Mohadjer, L.

 Battelle Columbus Div., OH.
 Westat,   Inc.,  Rockville,   MD.   Research Div.;  Environmental
 Protection Agency,   Washington,    DC.   Office  of  Pesticides
 Substances.

 PB86-161  759/AB (NTIS);   EPA/560/5-85/025 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-6721 (EPA Contract Number)
                                                                                   and  Toxic
 30 Sep 85    130p

 Prepared in  cooperation with Westat,  Inc.,  Rockville,   MD.
 Sponsored  by Environmental  Protection Agency,   Washington,
 Pesticides and  Toxic  Substances.
Research "Div.
DC.  Office  of
 The   National   Human  Adipose  Tissue  Survey  (NHATS)   is  an  on-going annual
 program to collect and chemically analyze adipose tissue specimens   from  a
 representative  national  sample of autopsied  cadavers  and surgical patients
 The objective of  the  program  is to estimate  baseline  levels  and  time  trends
 for   the  presence  of   toxic chemicals  in the adipose tissue  of the  U S
 population.  This report presents the results  of  a  statistical  analysis
 conducted   on    three   specific    chemicals:   Beta-benzene  hexachloride
 (beta-BHC), hexachlorobenzene (HCB),  and polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)
 The   results  are based on NHATS data collected between 1970 and 1983    The
 results include baseline estimates of the  percentages  of   the  population
 having detectable levels of these compounds  in their  adipose tissue as well
 as estimates of the mean and median levels.  Estimates are given separately
 for various demographic groups and geographic regions  of  the  country  as
well  as  national estimates.   Results of the analysis indicate that nearly
 100 percent of the population have detectable levels  of these compounds  in
 their  adipose  tissue.  However,   the actual levels of these compounds are
either decreasing or remaining nearly constant.
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 Phenobarbitone-,  3-Methylcholanthrene-   or  Mixed-Type Inducers to Cytosolic
 Ah Receptor~~
 (Journal  article)

 Bandiera,  A.  ;  Safe,  S.  ;  Okey, A. B.
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 Guelph  Univ.  (Ontario).  Guelph-Waterloo Centre.
 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB83-240788  (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-369 (EPA)
 EPA-R-809764

 c!982   23p

 Pub. in Chemico-Biological Interactions 39, p259-277  1982.
 Not available from NTIS.

 It  has  been  postulated  that  reversible,   high-affinity  binding  of
 3-methyl-cholanthrene (MC)-type inducers to  a  receptor  protein   (the  Ah
 receptor) in hepatic cytosol is essential for induction of aryl hydrocarbon
 hydroxylase  (AHH)  enzymic activity.  To test this postulate,  the binding
 affinities of 16 highly purified,   synthetic  chlorinated  biphenyl   (PCB)
 congeners, which have been categorized either as phenobarbitone (PB)-,  MC-
 or  mixed  (PB  -I-   MC)-type   inducers   of   cytochrome   P-450-dependent
 monooxygenases  have  been  examined.   The affinity of individual biphenyl
 congeners for  the  receptor  was  determined  by  their  competition  with
 2,3,7,8-(3 sup H) tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin ((3 sup H)TCDD)  for specific
 cytosolic binding sites as measured by sucrose  density  gradient  analysis
 following dextran-charcoal treatment.
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Bioaccumulation of DDT and PCB in Tissues of Marine Fishes

Butler, P. A. ; Schutzmann, R. L.

Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL.
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 ABSTRACT          Fishes of commercial  importance  were monitored  in  New  England  coastal
                   waters  in 1974 to determine whether synthetic organic residues in the fish
                   were large enough to  affect  the  utilization  of such fish as  food by man  or
                   to interfere with their ability  to reproduce.   About 700 fish of 20 species
                   were pooled in samples  of  five to  ten and  the  livers were analyzed. Several
                   species,     including   the    spiny   dogfish,    contained    residues   of
                   dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane     (DDT)     and    its   metabolites   of
                   polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)   compounds  in the 1  to 10 micrograms/g  (ppm)
                   range.    More  detailed studies  of  the  dogfish in 1975 demonstrated the
                   transfer  of these compounds  from the parent  fish to the ovarian egg and the
                   mature  fetus.  The proportions of  the DDT  metabolites  found   suggest   that
                   this pesticide  had been accumulating in the  18-20  year  period of  maturation
                   of  the  female and was passed  on  to the first brood  of young.  In contrast  to
                   the   findings  of other investigations,  there was  no fixed relationship  in
                   the  relative  magnitude  of  DDT and  PCB residues   when  both compounds   were
                   present in  a  sample.
TITLE            Brief  Communication;   Pancreatic-Type  Tissue  in  Livers  of  Rats Fed
                 Polychlorinated Biphenyls   ~                        	"	

AUTHOR           Kimbrough, R. D.

                 Environmental Protection Agency,  Chamblee,  Ga.   Office  of  Pesticides
                 Programs.

REPORT NUMBER    PB - 279 723/1

REPORT DATE      25 Apr 73   3p

NOTES            Pub.  in Jnl.  of Natl. Cancer Inst.  51,  p679-681 1973.
                 Included in the report. Journal Articles on Toxicology.  Group 9,   PB-279
                 718.   Order from  NTIS as  PB-279 718.
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                   Pancreatic-type tissue in lives of Sherman strain rats  is described.  This
                   lesion  has   not  been reported previously.  The pancreatic-type  tissue  was
                   observed  in  livers of rats fed polychlorinated biphenyls (Aroclor 1254)  for
                   6 months.  The cells of the tissue had the same staining characteristics as
                   salivary  gland  epithelium.   The  lesion  was  present in  15 of 36  livers
                   examined.
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 Burning  Waste  Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in a Cement  Kiln
 (Final  rept.)~"

 McDonald, L. D.  ;  Skinner, D. J.  ; Hopton, F. J.  ;  Thomas, G. H,

 Environmental  Protection Service, Montreal (Quebec).
Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.
Solid Waste.

PB-280  118/1 (NTIS);  EPA/530/SW-147C (EPA)
EPA-68-01-2966  (EPA Contract Number)

Jan 78   221p
                                                                       Office of
ABSTRACT
An experimental program was carried out in 1975/76 at the  St.   Lawrence
Cement Co.,  Mississauga,  Ontario in which waste chlorinated hydrocarbons,
containing up to about 46 weight percent chlorine,  were burned in a rotary
cement  kiln.   Materials  burned included mixtures of ethylene dichloride,
chlorotoluene and up to approximately 50 percent polychlorinated  biphenyls
(PCB).   These  materials  were  destroyed in the cement kiln with at least
99.98 percent efficiency in all cases.   Emissions of high molecular  weight
chlorinated  hydrocarbons  were  not  detected.   Three  light  chlorinated
hydrocarbons,  dichloromethane,  chloroform and carbon tetrachloride,  were
found in the emissions in the part per  billion or lower range. The quantity
of   precipitator  dust  requiring  disposal,    as  well  as   emissions  of
particulate matter, increased during the test.  A reduction in fossil fuels
used while burning chlorinated hydrocarbons was noted.
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Calculated  Contribution  of   Surface  Microlayer  PCS  to  Contamination of
Lake  Michigan  Lake  Trout"~~	
(Journal article)

Connolly, J. P.  ; Thomann, R.  V.

Manhattan Coll.,  Bronx,   NY.   Environmental  Engineering  and  Science
Program.

Environmental  Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

PB83-189068 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-299 (EPA)

1982    lip

Pub. in Jnl. of Great Lakes Research, v8 n2 p367-375 1982.
ABSTRACT
The  possible significance of PCB concentration in the surface microlayer
of Lake Michigan to contamination  of  lake  trout  was  examined  using  a
modification  of  a  previously  developed  food  chain  model.  Vertically
migrating zooplankton were assumed to spend a fraction of each day  exposed
to a surface microlayer with dissolved and phytoplankton PCB concentrations
at  values  that  resulted  in  an average exposure concentration 2.1 times
greater than subsurface levels.  Considering a worst  case  scenario,   the
model  indicated  that  approximately  12%   (3  micrograms/g)   of the PCB
concentration in adult lake trout could be contributed from the microlayer.
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 Characterization  of Hazardous Waste Sites,   a Methods Manual
 Available Laboratory Analytical Methods"
 (Response rept. 7 Jan 80-Feb 84)
Volume 3
 Plumb, Jr, R. H.

 Lockheed Engineering and Management  Services  Co.,  Inc., Las Vegas, NV.


 Environmental Monitoring Systems  Lab.,  Las  Vegas,  NV.

 PB84-191048 (NTIS);   EPA-600/4-84-038  (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-3050 (EPA  Contract  Number)

 May 84   690p

 See also PB84-126929.

 A manual of available analytical  procedures has  been prepared  as  Volume 3
 of  the report Characterization of Hazardous Waste  Sites -  A Methods  Manual.
 This manual provides detailed instructions for the  preparation and analysis
 of  hazardous waste,  water,  soil/sediment,   biological tissue,   and  air
 samples  for 261 substances listed in the hazardous  waste regulations.   Each
 of  the methods for the   946  analyte-matrix   combinations   that   have   been
 accumulated  in   this  volume  is classified  as   either   'evaluated*   or
 'available'  based on the  availability of precision  and  accuracy data.
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Chemical  Market Input/Output Analysis of Selected Chemical Substances  to
Assess Sources of Environmental  Contamination:   Task  II.   Biphenyl   and
Diphenyl Oxide            "                          ~	'	
(Final rept.)

Meylan, William M. ; Howard, Philip H.

Syracuse Research Corp., N.Y. Center for Chemical Hazard Assessment.
Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C,
Toxic Substances.

PB-275 097/4 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-77/003  (EPA)
EPA-68-01-3224

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 This report considers the sources  of  environmental  contamination  from
 biphenyl  and  diphenyl  oxide.    Biphenyl  is  manufactured  in commercial
 quantities for use in dye carriers, heat transfer fluids,  derivatives such
 as PCB's and alkylated biphenyls,  and fruit fungicides.   Diphenyl oxide is
 manufactured in commercial  quantities  for  use  in  dye  carriers    heat
 transfer   fluids,    derivatives   such   as   butylchlorodiphenyl'  oxide
 decabroraodiphenyl oxide,  surfactants,  and perfumes and soaps.   Thus,   this
 report   concentrates   on   the commercial production and use of  biphenyl and
 diphenyl oxide.  Standards established by the Occupational Safety and  Health
 Administration have controlled the  occupational  exposure   to biphenyl  and
 diphenyl oxide;   however,  large  quantities of these chemicals  are released
 to the  external  environment,   particularly to waste  treatment  facilities
 which   may utilize chlorine  disinfection.   Laboratory studies indicate that
 the  biphenyl  nucleus  can  undergo  chlorination  to   various chlorobiphenyl
 isomers  during treatment  chlorine disinfection.
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Chemistry Laboratory Manual for Bottom Sediments and Elutriate Testing
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago.  IL. Central Regional Lab.	

PB-294 596/2 (NTIS);  EPA/905/4-79/014 (EPA)

Mar 79   158p

This  document contains the procedures which are used at the EPA,  Region
V,  Central  Regional  Laboratory  for  the  analysis  of  bulk  sediments
elutriates and other solid samples.                                       '
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 Comprehensive  Assessment of the Specific Compounds  Present  in  Combustion
 Processes.   Volume  4.   National Estimates of Emission  of  Specific  Compounds
 from  Coal Fired  Utility Boiler Plants~~~	
 (Final  rept.)

 Lucas,  R. M.  ; Kircher, G. W.

 Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.


 Research  Triangle  Inst.,   Research  Triangle  Park,    NC.;
 Environmental  Protection  Agency,   Washington,   DC.    Office  of    Toxic
 Substances.

 PB86-103058/KAB   (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-83/007 (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3938

 Aug 85   31p

 See  also  PB86-103041.    Prepared in cooperation with Research Triangle
 Inst.,  Research  Triangle Park, NC.
ABSTRACT
Specimens  were  acquired  from  influents  and  effluents   from   seven
coal-fired  utility  boilers.   The  specimens were chemically analyzed for
toxic compounds in the polycyclic organic matter group. The specific target
compounds were polychlorinated dibenzo(p)-dioxins  (PCDDs),   dibenzofurans
(PCDFs),   biphenyls  (PCBs),   selected  polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs)  and selected phthalates.  Twelve PAH compounds  and  six  phthalate
compounds were included among the targetted compounds.  Naphthalene was the
most prevalent PAH compound  detected.   It  was  found  in  the  flue  gas
emissions  from all seven facilities.   Other PAHs were also detected in the
coal at all seven facilities but were  only rarely  detected  in  the  other
media.   No  PCDDs or PCDFs were detected in any of the acquired specimens.
PCBs were only detected in one other media, the influent combustion air.
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 Comprehensive  Assessment  of the Specific Compounds Present in Combustion
 Processes.   Volume 2.   Design for a National Survey of Emission of Specific
 Compounds  from Coal Fired Utility Boiler Plants
 (Final  rept.)

 Lucas,  R.  M.  ;  Melroy,  D. K.

 Midwest Research Inst., Kansas  City,  MO.


 Research Triangle  Inst.,    Research Triangle  Park,    NC.;
 Environmental   Protection  Agency,    Washington,    DC.    Office  of    Toxic
 Substances.

 PB86-103041/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/560/5-83/005  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3938  (EPA Contract  Number)

 Aug 85   64p

 See  also  PB84-151984  and   PB86-103058.    Prepared  in  cooperation with
 Research Triangle  Inst.,  Research Triangle Park,  NC.

 The emission of  several toxic compounds  in the  polycyclic  organic  'group
 has  been  reported  from  stationary combustion   processes.    It has been
 demonstrated that  a  theoretical potential exists  for the  formation of  these
 compounds as the results  of combustion of  coal-refuse,   wood,   municipal
 refuse,  waste  oil,  and  coal.  To investigate  this topic further,  a  pilot
 study was designed  to obtain data on  which to base  a national survey.   The
 overall  objectives  of   the  pilot   study  were to ascertain the number of
 combustion sites and the  number of days of sampling required at  each  site
 to  adequately  estimate  the level and prevalence of these toxic substances
 in the emissions from combustion processes and  to do so at a minimum  cost.
 For  each facility a complex,  multimedia sampling design was developed for
 the collection of solid,  liquid,  and gaseous  influents and effluents.  In
 addition,  measurements of process parameters were also taken.  This design
allowed for the estimation of the inputs into the process,  the  efficiency
of  the combustion process,  and the emissions  from the process.  Using the
estimates of the variability of the resulting data and cost estimates based
on the experience gained in  the  pilot,    a  national  survey  design  was
developed.    Sampling  is  planned for seven coal and nine refuse combustion
facilities  for 5 days each. Estimates of  the levels of toxic substances are
anticipated to have a precision of + or - 5 to + or - 60%.
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 Comprehensive   Assessment  of  the  Specific  Compounds  Present in Combustion
 Processes.   Volume 3.   National Survey  of  Organic Emissions from Coal Fired
 Utility Boiler Plants                 ~         ~	"	
 (Final rept.,  task 52)

 Haile,  C. L.  ;  Stanley,  J.  S.  ; Walker, T.  ;  Cobb, G.  R.  ;  Boomer,  B.  A.

 Midwest Research Inst. ,  Kansas  City,  MO.


 PB8A-151984  (NTIS);  EPA-560/5-83-006 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-5815 (EPA  Contract Number)

 Sep  83   236p

 See  also PB84-140870.

 This study was  conducted as a part of a nationwide   survey   to  determine
 organic  emissions from major stationary combustion  sources.   The principal
 compounds of interest are polynuclear  aromatic  hydrocarbons   (PAHs)    and
 chlorinated aromatic compounds, including polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs),
 polychlorinated    dibenzo-p-dioxins    (PCDDs),     and     polychlorinated
 dibenzofurans  (PCDFs).  This report describes the methods   and   results   of
 sampling  and   analysis  activities  at  the  seven  plants  constituting  the
 nationwide survey of coal fired utility boiler plants.
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                  Comprehensive  Assessment of the Specific Compounds Present in Combustion
                  Processes. Volume 1. Pilot Study of Combustion Emissions Variability
                  (Final rept.)          "                              ~	
Haile, C. ;  Stanley, J. S. ;  Lucas, R. M. ;  Nulton, C. P. ;   Yauger,  Jr,
W • L.

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City,  MO.
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 Research  Triangle  Inst.,  Research  Triangle  Park,  NC.;   Southwest
 Research  Inst.,  San Antonio,  TX.;   Gulf  South Research Inst.,   New  Orleans,
 LA.;    Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,   DC.   Office  of Toxic
 Substances.

 PB84-140870  (NTIS)   EPA-560/5-83-004  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-5915  (EPA Contract  Number)

 Jun 83    317p

 Prepared  in  cooperation with  Research Triangle Inst.,   Research Triangle,
 NC.,  Southwest  Research  Inst.,  San  Antonio,  TX.  and Gulf South  Research
 Inst.,  New Orleans.

 This pilot study was conducted as a prelude to a nation wide  survey  of
 organic   emissions   from  major stationary  combustion  sources.  The primary
 objectives of the pilot study were to obtain data  on   the  variability  of
 organic   emissions   from  two such sources  and to evaluate the sampling and
 analysis  methods.  These data are used to construct the survey  design  for
 the  nationwide survey.  The  compounds of interest are  polynuclear aromatic
 hydrocarbons  (PAHs)   and  chlorinated  aromatic   compounds,    including
 polychlorinated   biphenyls   (PCBs),    polychlorinated  dibenzo-p-dioxins
 (PCDDs),  and polychlorinated di-benzofurans (PCDFs). Of particular interest
 is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD).  In addition  total  cadmium
was  also  determined  in  special samples  from both plants to meet special
 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  needs.  A summary of the results  of
 this  study  is  contained in Section 2 of  this report.  Section 3 presents
 recommendations for future work.  Brief descriptions of the two  combustion
sources  are contained in Section 4.  The sampling and analysis methods are
described in Sections 5 and 6. Sections 7 and 8 present the field test  data
and analytical results.   The  analytical  quality  assurance  results   are
summarized  in  Section  9.    Section 10 presents the emissions results  and
Section 11 is a statistical  summary of the emissions results.
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Concentration Technologies for Hazardous Aqueous Waste Treatment
(Interim  rept.)
Shuckrow, Alan J.  ; Pajak, Andrew P. ; Osheka, Jerome W.

Touhill,  Shuckrow  and Associates, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.


Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB81-150583 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-81-019 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2766 (EPA Contract Number)

Feb 81    358p

A  stepwise  evaluation  of  the potential applicability of the candidate
technologies to the identified  contamination  problems  was  carried  out.
Technology   profiles   describing  the  pertinent  processes  and  current
applications were prepared. These profiles formed the basis for the initial
screening of the applicability of individual technologies to  concentration
of  hazardous  constituents  of  aqueous wastes.  Certain technologies were
eliminated  from  further  consideration  for  reasons  discussed  in   the
individual technology profiles. Remaining technologies were carried forward
for  more  detailed review.  Compounds identified in the waste streams fell
into one of thirteen chemical classes: alcohol, aliphatic, amine, aromatic,
halocarbon, metal, miscellaneous, PCB,   pesticide,  phenol,  phthalate,  or
polynuclear  aromatic.   The  next  step  in  the evaluation process was an
extensive literature review which focused  on  the  technologies  and  upon
chemical compounds classes. It was concluded that six processes: biological
treatment,   chemical  coagulation,    carbon adsorption,  resin adsorption,
membrane processes,  and stripping have the greatest potential broad  range
and immediate applicability.  In most cases, no single unit process would be
sufficient in itself to adequately treat the diverse contamination problems
likely to be encountered.   Five candidate process trains were formulated as
being most broadly applicable to  the  types  of  known  contamination.   A
desktop  analysis  then was performed to assess the  ability of each process
train to treat  each of three  selected contamination  problems.
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 Contaminant Levels in Animal Feeds Used for Toxicity Studies
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 Coleman,  W. Emile ;  Tardiff, Robert G.

 Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati,  OH.


 PB81-201329 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-79-124 (EPA)

 May 81   12p

 Pub.    in  Archives   of  Environmental  Contamination  and  Toxicology 8
 P693-702  1979.                                                           '

 Samples of  commercial feeds  for  laboratory   rats,    guinea  pigs,    cats,
 monkeys rabbits,  and  hamsters were  collected and  analyzed  qualitatively and
 quantitatively    for    selected  antibiotics,   trace  metals,    pesticides
 (organophosphates and  chlorinated   hydrocarbons),    natural agents,    and
 polychlorinated   biphenyls (PCBs).   The  results indicated  that  antibiotics,
 parathion,  diazinon,  aldrin,  and the aflatoxins were  not detected, whereas]
 metals,   chlorinated  hydrocarbon pesticides  (except aldrin),  and PCBs  were
 continually present.  Malathion and  estrogen  were  found  occasionally.
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Contaminant  Trends  in Lake Trout ('Salvelinus namavcush')  of the Upper
Great Lakes                       "     ~	——
(Rept. for 1977-82)

DeVault, D. S. ; Willford, W. A. ; Hesselberg, R. J.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Ann Arbor, MI. Great Lakes Fishery Lab.
Environmental Protection Agency,  Chicago,   IL.
National Program Office.

PB86-121217/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/905/3-85/001 (NTIS)

Apr 85   3Ip
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Contaminant body burdens in lake trout from the Upper  Great  Lakes  have
been monitored since 1970 on Lake Michigan and since  1977 and 1978 on  Lakes
Superior and Huron.  Analysis of the Lake Michigan data shows that mean  PCB
concentrations declined from maximum of 22.91 mg/kg  in  1974  to  5.63  in
1982.   Mean  total DDT concentrations declined from  19.19 mg/kg in  1970 to
2.74 mg/kg in 1982. The decline in both contaminants closely followed  first
order loss kinetics.  If the current declines continue,  PCB concentrations
will  decline to the USFDA tolerance of 2.0 mg/kg in  1988.  As this  decline
is not reflected in other species  it  will  require  additiona.  years  of
monitoring  to  determine if the decline in dieldrin concentrations  between
1979 and 1982 truly represents a declining trend.
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Criteria Document for PCBs

Nisbet, Ian C. T.

Massachusetts Audubon Society, Lincoln.


Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.
Water Planning and Standards.

PB-255 397 (NTIS);  EPA/440/9-76/021 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-4154  (EPA Contract Number)

Jul 76   624p

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ABSTRACT          Contents:   Introduction—(Principal sources  of  information    Uses  and
                  releases of PCBs into the environment,  PCB mixtures and contaminants:  the
                  problem of evaluation);   Chemical  and physical properties—(Nomenclature of
                  chlorobiphenyls and isomers,  Manufacture and nomenclature of commercial PCB
                  mixtures,     Constitution  of  Aroclor  mixtures,    Constitution  of  other
                  commercial mixtures,   Occurrence of certain substitution  patterns  in  PCB
                  mixtures,  Physical  properties of chlorobiphenyls  and PCB mixtures, Physical
                  properties   of   chlorinated   dibenzofurans,    Chemical   properties  of
                  chlorobiphenyls  and   commercial  mixtures);    Toxic  effects—(Effects  on
                  microbial    systems,     Effects   on  phytoplankton,   Effects   on  aquatic
                  invertebrates,   Effects  on  fish,   Effects   on birds,    Toxic   effects  in
                  mammals—acute   and subacute  studies,  Toxicity of PCDFs in mammals  and the
                  role  of PCDFs in the  toxicity of commercial  PCBs—(Chronic effects of   PCBs
                  in  mammals and  effects on reproduction,   Enzyme induction and other  effects
                  on  the  liver,   Induction of porphyria,   Miscellaneous  biochemical  effects
                  Immunosuppressive   effects,    Carcinogenic   and   co-carcinogenic  effects'
                  Mutagenic  and teratogenic effects,   Effects  in  humans);   Environmental  fate
                  and   effects—(Persistence,    metabolism and   fate,    Bio-accumulation and
                  bio-magnification,  Presence  in the  aquatic  environment,   Effects  on   biota
                  and natural  ecosystems,  Potential  effects in  the human  population).
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 Cycling  of  Pollutants   (Final  rept.)

 Duke,  Thomas W.

 Environmental  Research  Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla,


 PB-268 572/5 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-76/068 (NTIS)

 1976   4p

 Pub. in  Estuarine Processes, vl p481-482 1976.
ABSTRACT
Environmental distribution of pesticides,  their  pathways of  transfer  and
bioaccumulation, are known in many instances, yet their ultimate  effects  on
organisms are relatively unknown.  Importance of  the impact of  oil,    heavy
metals, and pesticides on ecosystems and on biological systems  ranging from
micro-organisms to fishes is emphasized in this introduction  to a symposium
on  the   'Cycling of Pollutants.'  The combined toxicities of methoxychlor,
cadmium, and polychlorinated biphenyls were discussed at this session.
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DDT  and  Polychlorinated Biphenyl (Aroclor 1242(Trade Name))  Effects of
Uptake on E. Coli Growth (Journal Article)~~

Keil, J. E. ; Sandifer, S. H.

Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston.


1 Feb 72   7p
Pub. in Water Research, v6 p837-841 1972.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.
709.  Order as PB-279-709 froom NTIS.

PB-279 709 (NTIS)
                                                                           Group 7,  PB-279
DDT at  0.01  and  PCB  at  0.01  and  0.1  ppm  consistently  stimulated
Escherichia  coli  growht  in  vitro.   Differences  between treatments and
controls at the  conclusion  of  24  hours  incubation  although  increased
uridine  uptake  was  noted  in  all  DDT  and  PCB  cultures  after 5 h of
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DDT,  PCS  and  Ben2o(a)Pyrene  Levels  in White  Croaker 'Genyonemus  lineatus'
from  Southern California  (Journal  Version!                  "	
(Journal  article)'"

Gossett,  R. W.  ; Puffer,  H.  W. ; Arthur, Jr.,  R.  H.  ;  Young,  D.  R.

Southern  California  Coastal  Water  Research Project  Authority,  Long  Beach.


Corvallis Environmantal Research Lab., OR.

PB84-102458 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-83-058 (EPA)
EPA-R-807120   (EPA Contract  Number)

c!983   9p

Pub. in Marine Pollution Bulletin 14(2), p60-65,  1983.
Not available from NTIS.

This  paper  presents  the  results of PCB,  DDT and benzo(a)pyrene (BaP)
determination in white croaker  (Genyonemus  lineatus)   sampled  from   the
coastal  waters  of metropolitan  Los Angeles.  The purpose of this research
was to assess the potential health hazard caused by the consumption of   the
edible  muscle tissue of this popular sportfish exposed to these pollutants
in the coastal waters.
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 Decontamination   Techniques   for  Mobile Response  Equipment  Used  at Waste
 Sites (State-of-the-Art  Survey)~
 (Final rept.  Apr-May  84)

 Meade, J.  P.  ; Ellis, W.  D.

 JRB  Associates,  Inc., McLean, VA.


 Environmental Protection  Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste
 Engineering Research  Lab.

 PB85-247021/XAB  (NTIS);   EPA/600/2-85/105 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-3113 (EPA Contract  Number)

 Aug  85  75p
ABSTRACT
A state-of-the-art review  of  facility  and  equipment  decontamination,
contamination  assessment,  and contamination avoidance has been conducted.
The review, based on an intensive literature search and a survey of various
equipment manufacturers,  provides preliminary background material  on   the
subject.   The  information  developed  here constitutes an important  'head
start' for those who need to establish preventive measures, decontamination
plans,  and procedures for response personnel and cleanup equipment used at
hazardous waste sites. The study discusses various decontamination methods,
such as use of solvents to wash off contaminants,  use of chemical means to
degrade contaminants,  and use of physical means  to  remove  contaminants.
Chemical  and physical testing methods designed to assess the nature of  the
contaminant  and  the  quantity  and  extent  of  contamination  were  also
investigated.  Also discussed in the report are procedures that can be used
to prevent  contamination  of  response  equipment  and  personnel.   These
preventive  procedures  are:   enclosures  to prevent spread of contaminants,
safety  features  on  response  equipment  to  prevent  spills  and  leaks]
protective coatings on response equipment surfaces, and protective clothing
and furnishings for personnel.  Three case studies were also reviewed:  the
Three Mile Island cleanup, the 'Vulcanus' incinerator ship cleanup (dioxins
and PCBs),  and PCB cleanups  in Binghamton,   New  York.   The  review  has
identified   several   methods  that  could  be  of  value  in  effectively
decontaminating response equipment  units  such as a mobile incinerator  at  a
reasonable cost.
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 Destroying  Chemical  Wastes  in  Commercial  Scale  Incinerators
 (Final  rept.  on  Phase  2)"~

 Ackerman, D.  ; Clausen, J.  ; Grant, A.  ;  Johnson,  R.  ;  Shin,  C.

 TRW  Defense and  Space  Systems  Group,  Redondo  Beach, Calif.


 Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,   D.C.   Office of
 Solid Waste Management Programs.

 PB-278  816/4  (NTIS);  EPA/530/SW-155c (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-2966 (EPA  Contract Number)

 1978    130p

 See also report dated Dec 76, PB-267 987.

 The  report  summarizes  the  results  of  a  Phase   II   test   program
demonstrating the effectiveness of thermal destruction of industrial wastes
 in  commercial  scale facilities.  Phase  I was a study effort to select and
match suitable wastes and destruction facilities,  and to develop a set  of
detailed  facility  test  plans.   Phase  II  evaluated  the environmental,
 technical,  and  economic  feasibility  of  thermally  destroying  fourteen
selected  industrial  wastes  in  seven different existing commercial scale
processing facilities.  Results  indicated that  each of the wastes tested can
be thermally destroyed  at high  efficiencies.    Separate  detailed  reports
published  for each facility test series conducted and the two-volume Phase
I report are listed in  the references.
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                   Destroying  Chemical  Wastes  in  Commercial  Scale  Incinerators.
                   Facility Report  Number  6.   Rollins  Environmental  Service,  Inc.
                   Deer Park,  Texas  (Facility test  report)~
 Ackerman,  D.  ;  Clausen,  J.  ;  Johnson,  R.  ;  Tobias,  R. ;  Zee,  C.

 TRW Defense and  Space  Systems  Group, Redondo  Beach,  Calif.
                   Environmental  Protection Agency,
                   Solid  Waste  Management  Programs.
                                  Washington,   D.C.   Office   of
 PB-270  897/2  (NTIS);   EPA/SW-122c.5  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-2966  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 1977    173P

 See also report dated  Dec 76, PB-267 987.

 Incineration  tests  were  conducted  at  Rollins Environmental  Services,
 Inc.,   Deer Park,  Texas,  to  determine  the  effectiveness   of   thermally
 destroying  two  selected industrial wastes:  PCB-containing  capacitors  and
 nitrochlorobenzene  waste  (NCB).   Analysis  of  combustion   gas    samples
 indicated  destruction  efficiencies  of over 99.999 percent  for each  waste
 constituent.  Some PCBs were detected in the ash when whole capacitors were
 incinerated   in the rotary kiln,  but not when haramermilled capacitors were
 burned.  Standard EPA Method 5 tests were performed on  stack  emission  to
 determine particulate  loading and composition. Estimated cost  to hammermill
 and  incinerate  5000  metric  tons  of  waste capacitors per  year is  $3.65
 capital investment and an operating  cost  of  $751/metric  ton.   Cost  of
 incinerating  4540 metric tons/year of NCB was estimated to be  $2.82  million
 capital and $283/metric ton operating costs.
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                  Destruction  of PCB-Contaminated Soils with a High-Temperature Fluid-Wall
                  (HTFW) Reactor"—
                  (Conference paper)
Hornig, A. W. ;  Masters, H.

Rockwell International, Newbury Park,  CA.
Engineering Research Lab.
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Thagard Research Corp., Irving, CA.;  Baird Corp., Bedford,  MA.;
 Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

 PB84-168798 (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-84-072 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-0314 (EPA Contract Number)

 1984   24p

 Prepared  in cooperation with Thagard Research Corp.,  Irvine   CA.,   and
 Baird Corp., Bedford,  MA.
 ABSTRACT
 The objective  of  this  project is  to demonstrate the feasibility of a high
 temperature fluid-wall (HTFW)  Reactor to detoxify biorefractory  hazardous
 substances, as well  as soils  contaminated with hazardous materials,  such as
 PCBs,  dioxins,  and  organophosphates.   A typical HTFW Reactor consists of a
 vertical,   porous carbon cylinder  surrounded   by  six  carbon  or  silicon
 carbide  electrically conductive rods that heat the core to ca.  2200C.  The
 high equilibrium  temperature  within the  core results  in degradation  of  the
 hazardous  substances to simple atomic  or molecular forms;  the rapid  rate of
 cooling    precludes   formation of   potentially  harmful  intermediates  or
 byproducts. The  hot zone  of  the  small research reactor used  in this   study
 has a  3-in. diameter core  and is  3ft long.  In a typical test,   fine  carbon
 or  soil,   spiked  with  a PCB  (1%  Aroclor 1242),  was   dropped  through  the
 reactor  at 100   g/min for 20 min.  Representative solid  and vapor  samples
 were collected for analysis.   Analyses were performed  by gas  chromatography
 (GC) with  electron capture detection.  The  results  show an  overall  reduction
 in   concentration of   PCB  by factor  of  2,300,000,   corresponding to  a
 destruction and removal  efficiency  (ORE)  of 99.9997%.
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                  Destruction   of   PCBs   (Polychlorinated   Biphenyls).    Environmental
                  Applications of Alkali Metal Polyethylene Glycolate Completes	
                  (Project rept. Aug 82-Nov~84)
laconianni, F. J.

Franklin Research Center, Philadelphia, PA.


Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste
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Sep 85   65p

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH.
Waste Engineering Research Lab.
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The  project  is  a  follow-on  to a study which focused primarily on the
feasibility of chemical detoxification of soil using FRCs  NaPEG  Reagents.
The   fundamental   chemistry   of  the  decomposition  of  PCBs  was  also
investigated in the previous study.  The research described herein involved
primarily a laboratory study of treatment methods for PCB contaminated soil
using  the  most  effective  NaPEG  Reagents  in  terms  of  reactivity and
stability.  Laboratory tests  during  the  second  phase  centered  on  the
treatment   of  PCB  contaminated  soil  obtained  from  Buffalo,   NY  and
Philadelphia, PA. The effects of variable reaction parameters were examined
in detail.
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                   Polychlorinated   Biphenyls   in  Sewage  Sludge  During
Destruction   of
Incineration
(Final rept.)

Whitmore, Frank C.

Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.


Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

1976   80p

PB-258 162/7 (NTIS);  EPA-68-01-1587 (EPA Contract Number)

An experiment has been carried out to determine the efficiency with which
PCB's are destroyed in a municipal sewage sludge incinerator.   A  standard
mixture  of  PCB's (Aroclor 1254)  was injected into the sludge cake at the
rate of 50 ppm (dry solids basis)  under  conditions  whereby  the  various
emergent  streams  from  the  furnace could be monitored.  The experimental
results indicate no PCB's present in either the scrubber exhaust  water  or
in  the  ash;   the amount of PCB in the emergent stack gases were found to
correspond to destruction ratios in excess of   0.94  under  normal  furnace
operating conditions.
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 Determination  of  PCS  and  PCT  in  the  Atmosphere  Using Filter Paper
 (Roshi-ho o Mochiita Taikichu PCB, PCT no Sokutei ni TsuiteT	

 Okita,  Toshiichi  ;  Takizawa,  Yukio ; Minagawa,   Koei ;   Sugai   Ryuichi •
 Klfune, Ikuei                                                '

 Environmental Protection Agency,  Research Triangle Park,  N.C. Translation
 Services Section.

 PB-258  786-T (NTIS);   EPA-TR-76-545  (EPA)

 1974    5p

 Trans,  of Taiki Osen  Kenkyu (Japan)  v9  n2 p214  1974.

 In  order to perform  simultaneous measurements  of PCT and PCB produced  by
 burning using a simple and  rapid  method,   the authors studied the  method of
 collecting  them  by   glass fiber filter  paper  coated with glycerine.   They
 also  carried out  measurements of  those  chemicals  in  the environment."
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Determination  of  PCB  in   Dust,   Ash  and  Combustion  Gas  from  City Waste
Incinerators (Toshigomi Shokyakuro  kara Haishutsu   Sareru   Dasuto.   Haibun
Oyobi Haigasu chu no PCB BunseklJ'~	

Susuki,  Ryota ;  Ito,  Masayuki ;  Noma,   Masanori  ;  Moritani,  Akira  •
Watanabe, Yuji

Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle  Park, N.C. Translation
Services Section.

PB-258 668-T (NTIS);   EPA-TR-76-540 (EPA)

1974   12p

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 Polychlorobiphenyl  (PCB)   contents  in  burned  refuse,   water  washed  ash,
 dust  collected with multicron or electrostatic precipitator and combustion
 gas were estimated.   For  the sampling  of  PCB  in the  combustion  gas,   the
 adsorption  into n-hexane by impinger  as  the  wet method,  the adsorption by
 florigil cc :me coated with 5% glycerin as  the  dry method and the method of
 two shape-cyiindrical glass filter  were investigated.   The  most  effective
 method was the  last  one.   PCB contents in combustion  gas were variated from
 none detect to  12 microg/N cu m,  in burned refuse,  water washed  ash  and
 dust were 0.01-0.70  microg/g.
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 Determination   of   Pesticides   and   PCB's   in   Industrial   and  Municipal
 Wastewaters       ~"                 ~"
 (Final  rept.)

 Millar,  John D.  ;  Thomas, Richard E.  ; Johnson, Donald  E.

 Southwest  Research Inst., San Antonio, TX.


 Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab., Cincinnati,  OH.

 PB82-214222 (NTIS);  EPA-600/4-82-023 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2606  (EPA Contract Number)

 Apr 82   220p

 Steps in the procedure for the analysis of 25 chlorinated pesticides   and
 polychlorinated biphenyls were studied. Two gas chromatographic  columns and
 two  detectors  (electron capture and Hall electrolytic conductivity)  were
 evaluated.  Extractions were performed with two  solvents   (dichloromethane
 and 15 percent dichloromethane in hexane) at 3 pH's to determine extraction
 efficiencies.   The  effects  of  storage  for  7 days,  in the  presence  of
 residual chlorine,  at two  temperatures  were  determined.   Florisil and
 alumina were compared as adsorbents for the cleanup of extracts. Recoveries
 of  the  substances  from  clean  water  and wastewater were measured,  and
 assessments of accuracy and precision were made. The method is satisfactory
 for the analysis of clean waters and wastewaters having  a  relatively  low
 background of interferences. However,  it does not work well against medium
 to high levels of background interferences produced by substances that  are
 electron  capture sensitive,  especially halogenated ones.   Use of the Hall
 detector  is  indicated  when  nonhalogenated  electron  capture  sensitive
 interferences  are  a  problem,    even though some loss in sensitivity will
 occur.  When  halogenated  interferences   are  overwhelming,   altered  gas
 chromatography conditions and columns,  such as temperature programming and
 columns which produce better resolution  than the ones studied in this work,
will be required.
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Determination  of  51  Priority  Organic  Compounds After Extraction from
Standard Reference Materials                               "	
(Journal article)

Lopez-Avlla, Viorica ; Northcutt, Raymond ; Onstot, Jon  ; Wickham, Margie-
Billets, Stephen                                                      6  '

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.


Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.-Cincinnati,  OH.

PB83-229633 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-83-018 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2711 (EPA Contract Number)

c!983   lip

Pub.  in Analytical  Chemistry,  v55 n6 p881-889 1983.
ABSTRACT
                  An extraction technique,  involving horaogenization of a  sediment  sample
                  with dichloromethane at dual pH and phase separation by centrifugation, was
                  used  in  the determination of 51 organic priority pollutants as identified
                  in a standard reference sediment sample.   These compounds were spiked  into
                  the sediment and equilibrated for a defined period of time.   Separation and
                  identification of individual compounds  in the  silica  gel  fractions  were
                  accomplished  by  gas  chromatography/mass  spectrometry  (GC/MS).    Method
                  precision and accuracy are  discussed.   Tentative identifications  of   other
                  organic compounds found in  the sediment are given.
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                  Development  of  a Study Plan for Definition of PCBS Usage,  Wastes
                  Potential Substitution in the Investment Casting Industry. Task  III
                  (Final rept.)~~"•
                                                                       and
 Harden, James  D.  ; Durfee, Robert L.

 Versar, Inc.,  Springfield, Va.


 Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office  of
 Toxic Substances.

 PB-251 842/1 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-76/007 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259

 Jan 76   Alp

 See also report on Task 2, dated Jan 76,  PB-251 433.
ABSTRACT
A  study plan,  designed to define the usage of polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)  and terphenyls (PCTs)  in the  investment  casting  industry,   was
developed  under the subject task.  Current knowledge was reviewed and used
as input to the study plan development.   Methods of  information  gathering
and  data  sources,   as  required to define industry scope and technology,
wastes, and substitution technology,  were also determined.
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 Development   of  Microwave  Plasma  Detoxification  Process for Hazardous
 Wastes.  Phase I'~'
 (Final rept.)

 Bailin,  Lionel  J. ;  Hertzler,  Barry  L.

 Lockheed Missiles and  Space  Co.,   Inc.,   Palo  Alto,    Calif.    Palo   Alto
 Research Lab.

 Municipal  Environmental  Research  Lab., Cincinnati, Ohio.

 PB-268 526/1  (NTIS);   EPA/600/2-77/030 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2190  (EPA  Contract Number)

 Apr  77   82p
ABSTRACT
The  microwave  process  described  in  this  report  is a relatively new
application of what has been termed the  'fourth state of matter'    or  the
 'plasma  state'.   It  is  the  first  practical application of a microwave
discharge  to  the  decomposition  of  chemical  compounds  in  significant
quantities. This report describes a recent, successful, R&D effort in which
a former 'grams-per-hour'  system was scaled up to a 5 to 7 pounds-per-hour
system,  and  then  its  performance  was  verified  with  several  typical
hazardous  materials.   The materials tested and detoxified were Malathion
methyl-bromide,  polychlorinated biphenyls,  phenylmercuric  acetate,   and
Kepone.  Complete detoxification resulted.  Further benefits of the process
are the competitive,   reasonable costs of about $0.20 per pound of material
processed,   including all costs.  The process warrants further development
namely additional scale-up to pilot and field units.  Presently, units up to
100 pounds  per hour or so appear feasible  to  construct  and  be  operable
within two  or three years.
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 Development   of   Sampling   Procedures   for   Polycyclic  Organic Matter and
 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls~~
 (Final  rept.)

 Hermann,  T.  S.

 Langs ton  Labs.,  Inc.,  Leawood, Kans.


 Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.   Office   of
 Research  and  Development.

 PB-243  362/1  (NTIS);   EPA/650/2-75/007  (EPA)
 EPA-02-1255  (EPA Contract  Number)

 Aug  74    11 Op

 After   a  review  of the most promising sampling trains for  collecting  PCB,
 BAP  and other POM from stationary sources,  a decision was made to  evaluate
 the  EPA  Method  5  train,   a  train  with a cartridge filter and a  train
 developed by  Hangebrauck,   Von Lehmden  and Meeker.  Arochlor  1242,  pyrene,
 anthracene,   benzo (alpha)  pyrene,  benzo (alpha)  anthracene  and  coronene
 were selected to  determine  collection efficiencies.   Based on   the  results
 from  laboratory  evaluations,  a modified train was developed and subjected
 to   further   studies.   The  results  of  critical  laboratory   and   field
 experiments   indicate  the sampling train developed on this program  could  be
 used  to  efficiently  and  conveniently  collect  BAP,    POM,   and   PCB's
 simultaneously.    In  the  field  studies  POM  materials  were  detected,
 identified and quantified in emissions  from  several  stationary   sources,
 including  incinerators,   a  coal  burning  steam  generating   plant  and a
 charcoal  burning  restaurant.
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Dietary  Accumulation  of  PCBs  from a Contaminated Sediment Source by a
Demersal Fish ('Leiostomus xanthurus')
(Journal article)
Rubinstein, N. I. ; Gilliam, W. T. ;  Gregory, N. R.

Georgia State Univ., Atlanta.


Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze,  FL.

PB85-193019 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-84/267 (EPA)

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 Pub. in Aquatic  Toxicology 5,  p331-342  Nov 84.
 Not  available  NTIS
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 Accumulation  and   dietary   transfer   of   PCBs   from  contaminated   harbor
 sediments  were  studied  in  a laboratory  food  chain.  Results  demonstrate that
 contaminated  sediments serve   as   a source of PCBs  for  uptake  and trophic
 transfer in marine systems.  Fish exposed to PCB-contaminated  sediments and
 fed  a  daily diet  of  polychaetes  from contaminated sediment  accumulated more
 than  twice   the   PCB   whole-body  residues  than   fish exposed  to  the same
 sediment but  fed  uncontaminated  polychaetes.   Following 20  days  of  feeding,
 the  dietary contribution of PCBs accounted for 53%  of the total  body burden
 measured in fish,  and this  percentage appeared to be  increasing.
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 Drinking  Water   Criteria   Document   for  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  (PCBs)
 (Final Draft)               ~"                  '	
 (Scientific review)

 Goetchius, P.  ; Gray, D. A.  ; Remington, M. B.  ; Tullis,  D. L.  ; Neal, M.
 W.

 Environmental  Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH.  Environmental Criteria
 and Assessment Office.

 Syracuse Research Corp., NY.
                                                                       ECAO-CIN-414
PB86-118312/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/600/X-84/198-1 (EPA);
ECAO-CIN-414 (Performing Organization Number)

Apr 85   338p

Prepared in cooperation with Syracuse Research Corp., NY.

The Office of Drinking Water (ODW), U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency
has prepared a Drinking Water Criteria  Document  on  PCBs.   The  Criteria
Document  is  an  extensive  review  of the following topics:  Physical and
chemical properties of PCBs,  Toxicokinetics and human  exposure  to  PCBs,
Health  Effects  of  PCBs in humans and animals,  Mechanisms of toxicity of
PCBs,  and Quantification of toxicological effects of PCBs.
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Dynamic Mass Balance of PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)

Smith, V. Elliott  ; Richardson, William L.  ; Wethington, Robert

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse  He, MI.  Large Lakes Research
Station.

Cranbrook Inst. of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI.


PB83-250308 (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-83-092 (EPAO

Aug 83   42p
ABSTRACT
In Saginaw Bay,  Lake Huron,  about 3.7 metric tons of PCB remain in  the
active   sediment  and  inputs  from  the  Saginaw  River  and  atmospheric
deposition contribute about 1.4 kg PCB per day.  In 1977 the  U.S.   E.P.A.
initiated  a research effort on Saginaw Bay which was chosen because of the
existing PCB contamination,  its importance  as  a  commercial  and  sports
fishery,   and  because,   within  a  relatively  small  area,  many of the
limnological processes  occurring  in  the  Great  Lakes  are  represented.
Therefore,  findings from this work might be extrapolated to other parts of
the Great Lakes or other similar water systems.   This  paper  presents  an
analysis  of  conditions  in the bay during 1979 and a projection of future
conditions using a  dynamic  mass  balance  model.    The  primary  research
questions addressed are: (1)  whether simulation models of 'total PCB'  are
sufficiently accurate  or  whether  refined  models  considering  at  least
mixtures are necessary, (2) whether volatilization of PCB is occurring, and
(3) what is the expected longevity of PCB in the system.
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 Economic  Analysis  and  Risk  Management:  An Application  to  Hazardous Wastes
 (Final  rept.  Aug 78-Nov 81)      '                      "	~	

 Anderson,  R.  ;  Dower,  R.  ;  Yang, E.

 Environmental Law  Inst.,  Washington, DC.


 Municipal  Environmental Research Lab.,  Cincinnati, OH.

 PB84-125012 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-84-001   (EPA)
 EPA-R-805920  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Jan 84    244p
ABSTRACT
The  report  evaluates  the  usefulness of economic analysis in designing
effective and efficient hazardous waste regulations.   In  particular,   it
examines  the  applicability  of  cost/benefit  analysis  to  the  specific
problems posed by  hazardous  waste  raangement.   The  background  for  the
analysis  is  provided  by  case studies of regulatory actions on coke oven
emissions, saccharin, aflatoxins,  and radiation.  The report also presents
several  detailed  case studies of past hazardous waste spills.  These case
studies provided information on how  hazardous  waste  regulations  can  be
analyzed  within  a  cost/benefit  framework.   The report then selects two
specific  problems   in   hazardous   waste   management   to   demonstrate
qualitatively  the application of cost/benefit analysis:  uncontrolled dump
sites and siting of hazardous waste facilities. It is clear that inadequate
data generally will prevent  a  formal  cost/benefit  analysis  from  being
undertaken  for regulatory programs.  However,  significant insights can be
gained by applying economic analysis to hazardous waste regulations to  the
extent that available data allow. Such an exercise allows decisionmakers to
take a comprehensive and objective view of alternative regulatory policies,
revealing   cost   and   benefit   relationships  and  regulatory  response
priorities.
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Economic  Analysis  for  the  Final Rule to Exclude Closed and Controlled
Processes from the PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) Ban Rule"
(Final rept.)

Moll, Amy

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Pesticides and
Toxic Substances.

PB83-159731 (NTIS);  EPA-540/4-82-006 (EPA)

Sep 82   66p
ABSTRACT
In May,  1979 EPA promulgated the original PCB ban rule,  which permitted
the   manufacture,    processing,    distribution,   and  use  of  PCBs  in
concentrations less than 50 ppm. The Court remanded the rule to EPA because
EPA did not present sufficient evidence  to  justify  the  50  ppm  cut-off
decision.   The  Court  ordered  that  a  rule  dealing with the incidental
generation of PCBs in closed  and  controlled  manufacturing  processes  be
promulgated  by  October 13,  1982.  EPA is promulgating a final rule which
excludes closed and controlled processes from the  PCB  ban.   This  report
estimates  the  costs  and  benefits of the final rule as well as the other
regulatory alternatives considered by EPA.
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 Effectiveness   of   Activated   Carbon   for  Removal  of  Toxic  and/or
 Carcinogenic Compounds from Water Supplies                '	"
 (Final rept. Apr 76-Mar 80T"	

 Weber, Jr., Walter J. ; Pirbazari,  Massoud

 Michigan Univ.,   Ann Arbor.   Dept.   of Environmental and Water  Resources
 Engineering.

 Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati,  OH.

 PB81-187197 (NTIS);   EPA-600/2-81-057  (EPA)
 EPA-R-804369 (EPA Contract  Number)

 Apr 81   392p

 This   research   addressed  quantification  of  the  performance  of  fixed-bed
 granular activated  carbon processes  for treatment of public water supplies.
 It   included evaluation  of   the  adsorption   of  selected   toxic   and/or
 carcinogenic trace   compounds  of   man-related  origin,   including carbon
 tetrachloride,   benzene,  two  commercial mixtures of PCB's  dieldrin,    and
 p-dichlorobenzene.    The  adsorption  behavior  of  the predominant class  of
 natural   organic matter  and  trihalomethane   (THM)    precursor,     humic
 substances,   was  also  characterized.  The Michigan Adsorption  Design  and
 Applications Model (MADAM)  was  tested and found  generally able  to simulate
 and  predict the  performance   of   fixed-bed   adsorbers  for  removal of  the
 compounds  investigated, with the exception of humic  acids.
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Effects   and  Interactions  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  (PCS)
Estuarine Microorganisms and Shellfish
(Final rept.)
                                                                                       with
Colwell, Rita R. ; Sayler, Gary S.

Maryland Univ., College Park. Dept. of Biology,


Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla.

PB-272 103/3 (NTIS);   EPA/600/3-77/070  (EPA)
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The  role  of estuarine bacteria  in  the  mobilization,    transport,    and
removal   of  polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCB)  was investigated  in  estuarine
environments.  A main objective of this investigation was   to   determine   a
secondary impact  of PCB contamination of estuarine systems.   The specific
secondary effect was the PCB-stress-induced accumulation  and depuration   of
enteric bacteria by shellfish, i.e., the Chesapeake Bay oyster,  Crassostrea
virginica.   For this report,  bacteria uninhibited by PCB,  but capable  of
growth in the presence of PCB,  are  defined  as  PCB-resistant.    In  this
regard,   PCB-resistant  bacteria were found to be distributed  ubiquitously
throughout estuarine and marine environments sampled in   this   study.   The
residence time of PCB in estuarine and marine environments is  concluded  to
be sufficiently long to induce stress upon estuarine animals.
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Effects  of  Activated  Carbon  on  the  Reactions  of Free Chlorine with
Phenols"                                                "
(Journal article)

Voudrias, E. A. ; Larson, R. A. ; Snoeyink, V. L.

Illinois Univ. at Urbana-Champaign.
Environmental  Protection  Agency,
Engineering Research Lab.
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OH.
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The use of prechlorination in drinking water treatment results in contact
of  free  chlorine  with  activated  carbon  which has been added to remove
organic compounds from water.  The chlorine then reacts with the carbon and
adsorbed  compounds.  Free chlorine reacts readily with a group of phenolic
compounds  (phenol,   guaiacol,    catechol,    2,6-dimethoxyphenol,    and
p-chlorophenol)   in dilute aqueous solutions (.00001 M)  to produce mono-,
di-, or trichloro derivatives,  but when it reacts with phenols adsorbed on
granular activated carbon (GAG),  many additional products are formed.  GAG
exposed  to  chlorine  becomes  capable  of  promoting  reactions  such  as
hydroxylation  of  the  aromatic  ring,   oxidation  to quinones,  chlorine
substitution, carboxylation, and oxidative coupling (dimer formation).  The
formation   of   chloro-hydroxybiphenyls   (hydroxylated  PCBs)   (in  vivo
metabolites of PCBs)  is particularly important because of their  potential
toxicity. Such compounds are the main reaction products from chlorophenols,
but  they  are  also  formed in smaller amounts from nonchlorinated phenols
(phenol and guaiacol). (Copyright (c) 1985, American Chemical Society.)
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Effects  of  Aroclor  (Trade  Name)   1248 and 1260 on the Fathead Minnow
('Pimephales promelas')
(Journal article)

Defoe, D. L. ;  Veith, G. D. ; Carlson, R. W.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.


PB-299 455/6 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-78/135 (EPA)
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 Pub.  in  Jnl. of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada,
 1978.  Summary in  French.
v35 n7 p997-1002
Fathead  minnows  were  exposed  to  Aroclor(Trademark)   1248  and  1260 in
flow-through bioassays to determine the acute  (30-d)   and   chronic   (240-d
life   cycle)    effects  on  the  larvae  and  adults,   as   well   as  the
bioconcentration of the mixtures of PCBs in the fish.  Newly hatched larvae
«8  h  old)   were  the  most sensitive;  the calculated 30-d LC50  was  4.7
micrograms/L for Aroclor  1248  and  3.3  micrograms/L  for  Aroclor  1260.
Reproduction  in  fathead  minnows  occurred at concentrations as high as 3
micrograms/L for Aroclor  1248  and  2.1  raicrograms/L  for  Aroclor  1260,
concentrations  that  significantly  affected  larval  survival.   The  20%
reduction  in  the  standing  crop  in  the   second-generation   fish
concentrations  as  low  as  0.4  micrograms/L  was due to the death of
larvae soon after hatching.   The  bioconcentration  factor  for  PCBs
independent of the PCB concentration in the water;  in adult females  at
it was 1.2 x 1000000 for Aroclor 1248 and 2.7 x 1000000 for  Aroclor   1260.
Females  accumulated  about  twice as much PCBs as the males because  of  the
greater amount of lipid in the female.  Exposed fish  placed   in  untreated
Lake Superior water eliminated <18% of the body burden after 60 d.
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Effects  of  Aroclor  (Trademark)   1254  on  Brook  Trout,    'Salvelinus
fontinalis'
(Final repT. 1972-74)

Snarski, Virginia M. ;  Puglisi, Frank A.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Minn.


PB-266 356/5 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-76/112 (EPA)

Dec 76   44p

No adverse effects were observed on survival,  growth,  and reproduction of
brook  trout  exposed  for  71  weeks  to   0.94  micrograms/1   and   lower
concentrations  of  the  polychlorinated biphenyl Aroclor 1254 (P =  0.05).
Survival and growth to  90 days of  alevin-juveniles  from  exposed  parents
were also unaffected (P = 0.05). Polychlorinated biphenyl concentrations  in
the   brook   trout  were  directly  proportional  to   the  water  exposure
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                  concentrations (P =  0.05).  The PCB tissue concentrations appeared to have
                  reached  a  steady  state by the first sampling after  14 weeks of exposure.
                  The PCB residues (wet-tissue  basis)   in  chronically  exposed  fish  were
                  approximately 2 micrograms/g in the fillet and 9 micrograms/g in the  'whole
                  body'   (entire fish minus one fillet and the gonads)  at the highest water
                  concentration,  0.94 micrograms/1.  The higher residue in  the  whole  body
                  compared  to  the corresponding fillet was due to the higher fat content of
                  the former.
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 Effects of Ocean Dumping Activity, Mid-Atlantic  Bight  -  1976
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 Lear, Donald W.  ; O'Malley, Marria L.  ; Smith, Susan K.

 Environmental Protection Agency,  Philadelphia, Pa.  Region  III,


 PB-273 878/9 (NTIS);  EPA/903/9-77/029 (EPA)

 Jul 77    186p
ABSTRACT
Significantly  high  concentrations  of  metals  present  in  the City of
Philadelphia sewage sludge can be  found  on  occasion  at  points  in  the
sediments  in  and  near  the sludge release site.  Several bands with high
concentrations of metals,  in association with high organic  carbon,   have
been  partially identified and have persisted for at least 14 months in and
adjacent to the southern part of the site.  Ambient concentrations  of  the
metals  in  question  have been derived by statistical comparisons over a 3
year period.  Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's)  were widely distributed in
concentrations  that  may  be  inimical  to marine organisms with indicated
cyclical inputs,  possibly from  the  coastal  zone.   Mortalities  of  the
mahogany  clam,  Arctica islandica,  were indicated at loci in and near the
ocean dumping activity.  Detailed bathymetry of the impacted area south  of
the site indicates geomorphic features may affect the aggregation of dumped
materials.   Statistically  significant  changes  of  the  benthic infaunal
communities are occurring in the impacted area south of the  sewage  sludge
release  site.   Mollusks  in  the  vicinity  of  the site appear to harbor
bacteria of sanitary significance.
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Effects   of   Post-Implantation   Exposure  to  Selected  Pesticides  on
Reproductivity in Rats                   "~                       ~~~
(Final rept.)

Spencer, Fitzgerald

Southern Univ., Baton Rouge, LA.


Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC.

PB81-213209 (NTIS);  EPA-600/1-81-048 (EPA)
EPA-R-804947 (EPA Contract Number)

Jun 81   33p

The post-implantational effects of dinoseb, PCBs (Aroclor 1254), rotenone
and  zineb  on  reproductive  systems  were  examined  using   decidualized
pseudopregnant rat as a model.  Uterine protein,  uterine glycogen,  uterine
water,   and  ovarian  protein  were  studied  in   day   10   decidualized
pseudopregnant   rats   fed   the  toxicants  from  days  6  through  9  of
pseudopregnancy.  Dinoseb reduced uterine protein and uterine  glycogen  in
rats fed 25 ppm and higher concentrations.  Uterine water and uterine weight
were  reduced  at  the  highest  dosage  of  750  ppm.  Ovarian protein was
diminished at 150 ppm and  higher  concentrations.    PCBs  lowered  uterine
glycogen,   but  uterine  protein content was not reduced in a dose-related
manner.  Ovarian protein content  was  diminished  at  50  ppm  and  higher
concentrations.    Uterine weight and uterine water were not changed in rats
fed up to 1000 ppm of the PCBs.  Rotenone reduced uterine protein  in  rats
fed 200 ppm and higher concentrations. In day-16 pregnant rats fed rotenone
(100,   200,   400,  and 600 ppms)  from days 6-;6  of pregnancy,  placental
protein,  placental glycogen, ovarian protein, and maternal body weight were
reduced.   Additionally,   these  dosing regimens  reduced fetal  survival rate.
Fetal  weight  of  fetus delivered from rotenone-fed dams was not affected.
The decidualized pseudopregnant uterine,  and placental functions, and fetal
survival  rate of rats were not  affected by  zineb up to 2500 ppm.
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 Effects  on Cattle  from Exposure  to  Sewage Sludge
 (Final rept.)             ~~

 Baxter,  John C.  ;  Johnson,  Donald  ;  Kienholz,  Eldon ;  Burge    Wvlie  D
 Cramer,  William  N.                                          '

 Metropolitan Denver  Sewage  Disposal  District No.  1,  CO.


 Municipal  Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati,  OH.

 PB83-170589  (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-83-012  (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2210 (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Feb 83   172p

 Prepared in  cooperation with  Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins. Dept. of
 Animal Science,  and  Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD.

 Soils,  forages,  and cattle  grazing  on  a  sludge  disposal  site  were
 examined   for  trace metals and persistent organics.  Soils at the disposal
 site had increased concentrations of Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd,  and Pb.  Forages from
 sludge applied soils had higher levels of Zn, Cd,  Cu,  and Ni and lower Pb
 concentrations than  forages from soils that had not received sludge. Cattle
 grazing on   the  sludge  disposal  site  were  healthy  with  no  signs  of
 pathology. Tissues from these cattle did not show elevated levels of metals
 or  persistent  organics  when  compared  with cattle not exposed to sewage
 sludge.  Sewage sludge was added to the diets of cattle to  simulate  worst
 case  conditions  of cattle grazing sludge fertilized pastures.  The sludge
had no positive or negative effects on cattle health or performance but did
act as a diet diluent.
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 Emission Assessment of  Refuse-Derived Fuel Combustion:  Suspension  Firing
 (Kept,  for  Jun  79-Nov 81)         "                      ~       "—"	

 Arand,  J. K.  ;  Muzio, L. J.  ; Harbour, R. L.

 KVB,  Inc.,  Irvine, CA.


 Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Hazardous Waste
 Engineering Research Lab.

 PB86-114725/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-85/117 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2773  (EPA Contract Number)

 Sep 85   166p

 Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH.  Hazardous
 Waste Engineering Research Lab.
ABSTRACT
The suspension  burning  investigation  was  conducted  in  a  horizontal
laboratory boiler firing at a nominal heat input of 440 kw.  The boiler had
been modified to simulate large utility boilers and was further modified to
investigate co-firing and tri-firing of coal,  RDF,  and hazardous liquids.
Criteria emissions were obtained for a large number of co-fired conditions;
many  showed reduced nitric oxide emissions with co-firing relative to coal
combustion.  Organic and inorganic samples of the flue gas showed only  two
conditions  where  polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's)  were present.
Those conditions were with tri-fired powder RDF,   coal,   and  waste  oil.
Screening  criteria  showed levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCB's) were below threshold values requiring complete analysis.
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 Enrichment of PCBs in Lake Michigan Surface Films
 (Journal article)~

 Rice,  C. P. ; Eadie,  B. J. ;  Erstfeld,  K.  M.

 Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. Great Lakes  Research Div.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

 PB85-103117 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-82/438 (EPA)
 EPA-R-808849 (EPA Contract Number)

 c!982    9p

 Pub. in  Jnl.  of Great  Lakes Research 8,  n2  p265-270 1982.
 Not  available from NTIS.

 The  processes  of  exchange of PCBs and  related  organics  at  the  surface  of
 large  bodies  of water  such as the Great  Lakes are unavoidably linked" to the
 unique properties  of surface  films.  The  authors  have observed a 3  to  8  fold
 enrichment  of  PCB  over  underlying water  in  surface film  samples taken   from
 Lake   Michigan   with a  Garrett screen sampler.   The particle association of
 the  PCBs was  highest in the microlayer,  averaging 50%   compared to 20% on
 particles  in  the subsurface water and less  than  5% in the air.  The PCBs in
 the samples  were  identified as  Aroclor   1254  and Aroclor   1242.    The
 percentage  composition of the  two  Aroclors varied  between the air and the
 water  as follows:  the air  was 30.2%  Aroclor 1254 and the water (microlayer
 plus subsurface) was 57.6% Aroclor 1254.
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Projects FY 75                  ~             "                '	—

Alford, Ann L.

Environmental Research Lab., Athens, Ga.  Analytical Chemistry Branch.
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 PB-266 425/8  (NTIS)  EPA/600/4-77/004
 EPA-16020-GHZ (EPA Contract Number)

 Jan 77   48p
(EPA)
                   See  also  report  dated  Jun  75,  PB-247 056.
 ABSTRACT
 The Analytical  Chemistry Branch   of   the   Athens   Environmental  Research
 Laboratory   identified  and measured  aquatic  pollutants  under eight projects
 in response  to  requests for  assistance  from   other  EPA  organizations  and
 other  government  agencies. In most cases  these  analyses helped  us to solve,
 or at  least  to  understand more clearly, the  related  pollution incident,  and
 in  some  cases  the  analyses  provided  evidence for  enforcement of  regulatory
 legislation.  Under an  additional project,   analytical   consultations were
 held  as  requested  by various  organizations  concerned   with   pollution
 incidents. This report  was submitted  in fulfillment  of  Project  16020 GHZ by
 the Environmental Research Laboratory, Athens,  Georgia.   Projects discussed
 were completed  during FY 1975.
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Environmental   Assessment   of  a  Waste-to-Energy  Process:
Municipal  Incinerator   ~~~                           "
                         Braintree
Golembiewski, M.  ; Ananth, K. ; Trischan, G. ; Baladi, E.

Midwest Research  Inst. , Kansas City, MO.


Industrial Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB80-219421 (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-80-149 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2166 (EPA Contract Number)

Aug 80   230p
ABSTRACT
Midwest Research Institute conducted an  array  of  field  tests  at  the
Braintree Municipal Incinerator facility in Braintree,  Massachusetts,  for
the purpose of providing data on multimedia  emissions  to  help  determine
adverse  environmental impact and pollution contol technology needs.  There
are two incinerators at the Braintree facility;  both are of the  waterwall
type  and are designed to burn unprocessed mixed municipal refuse at a rate
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                   of  120 tons/day  each.   Air  pollution  control  is  provided   by   electrostatic
                   precipitators.    Primary emphasis  was  placed  on evaluating  air  emissions
                   Analyses  were  carried  out for  criteria pollutants (particulates   NOx    S02
                   CO,   and  hydrocarbons)   as  well  as  for potentially hazardous  compounds  such
                   as  polychlorinated  biphenyls and  polycyclic  aromatic  hydrocarbons.    The
                   Environmental  Protection Agency-designed  Source Assessment Sampling  System
                   train was  also used as  per  the Environmental  Protection  Agency's   Level  1
                   environmental assessment protocol.  The  data  obtained were used to  evaluate
                   emissions  in each effluent  stream on  the basis   of  existing   standards  or
                   criteria   and also  through  the use  of the  Environmental Protection  Agency's
                   recently devised Source Analysis Model (SAM-1A).
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 Environmental Assessment of  PCBs  in  the Atmosphere
 (Final  rept.)"

 Fuller, B.  ; Gordon, J. ; Kornreich, M.

 MITRE Corp., McLean, Va.


 Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C.

 PB-274  115/5 (NTIS);  EPA/450/3-77/045  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-1495 (EPA Contract Number)

 Apr 76   279p

This  report  examines  atmospheric  aspects  of  environmental  problems
associated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB).  Subjects covered include:
 (1) physical and chemical  properties of PCB, (2) monitoring methods for PCB
in  air,   (3)   sources of PCB emissions,  (4)  environmental distribution,
transport,   and transformation of  PCB,   (5)    methods  of  control  of  PCB
emissions,  and  (6) biological effects of PCB.
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 Environmental  Assessment  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  (PCBs)   Near New
 Bedford,  MA. Municipal  Landfill                                 '	—
 (Research rept. no.  4 (Final))

 Stratton,  Charles  L.  ;  Tuttle, Karen L.  ; Allan,  J. Mark

 Environmental Science and Engineering, Inc., Gainesville, FL.


 Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.  Office of Toxic
 Substances.
PB-291 245/9 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-78/006
EPA-68-01-3248 (EPA Contract Number)

26 May 78   48p
(EPA)
A  survey  was  conducted  to  assess  the   extent   of   transport   of
polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   from  the New Bedford,  MA.  municipal
landfill.  This landfill has been  used  for  the  disposal  of  PCB  waste
materials  for  many  years.   It  is  located in a wetland area.  There is
evidence of transport of PCBs in the shallow ground water to the  northwest
of  the  landfill,  but the extent of transport is relatively minor,  being
confined to near surface waters very near the landfill. Drinking waters are
unaffected.   Aquatic  and  terrestrial  organisms  in  the  vicinity   are
accumulating some PCB; however, levels  of contamination are not excessively
high.   There is evidence to indicate airborne transport may be a principal
mode of movement of PCB from the landfill during the warm months.   At  one
time,   in  excess of 1.0 migrogram/cu  m of PCB was detected in the ambient
air over this landfill.
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 Environmental   Chemicals:   Human and  Animal Health (Proceedings)  Held at
 Fort Collins,  Colorado on  August7-111972"

 Environmental  Protection Agency,   Washington,   D.C.   Office of   Pesticide
 Programs.

 Colorado State  Univ.,  Fort  Collins. Inst.  of Rural Environmental
 Health.

 PB-270  648/9 (NTIS);   EPA/540/9-72/015  (EPA)

 Aug  72   236p

 Sponsored  in part by Colorado  State Univ.,  Fort  Collins.   Inst.   of  Rural
 Environmental Health.
ABSTRACT
Partial contents: Environmental geochemistry  in Missouri; Trace elements
in water;   Mercury  as  an   environmental  pollutant;   Molybdenum  as  an
environmental pollutant;  Lead in soils and plants;  Heavy metal poisonings
in animals;  Environmental chemicals and  carcinogenesis;    Polychlorinated
biphenyls   (PCB's)   in  humans;   Epidemiology  of poisoning by chemicals;
Monitoring  of environmental   toxicants;   Carbon  monoxide   as  a  national
problem;    Nitrates  and  water  quality;  Teratogenesis and mutagenesis of
environmental chemicals.
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Environmental Levels of PCS in Great Lakes Fish

Straub, Conrad P. ; Sprafka, J. Michael

Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. School of Public Health.


Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

PB83-264481 (NTIS);   EPA-600/3-83-094  (EPA)
EPA-R-806 282  (EPA Contract Number)
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 1  Jun 82   70p

 This  report   reviews   and   evaluates  previously  reported PCS levels in a
 variety of fish sampled from various  locations  in the Great Lakes.   Higher
 concentrations  in  fish appear  to be  related  to near-shore sampling where
 higher  exposure  to  bottom  sediments  occurs  to  the  flora  and  fauna
 comprising  the  food   chains   for  the  specific  fish collected.  Highest
 concentrations of PCBs were  found in  lake trout and fat  trout  taken  from
 Lake  Superior  and  in fish collected  from  the lower end of Lake Michigan.
 There is a need to identify  past  and/or present  sources  contributing  PCB
 contaminants  to the  off-shore  areas as  well  as  to identify major sources of
 runoff  contributing  PCBs   to the  waters  of  the   Great  Lakes  system.
 Additional information as to food-chain  constituents  is  needed  to  more
 readily  assess  prey-predator relationships in  the  various regions of the
 system.
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Environmental Management Report Update Region 10,  1985
Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, WA. Region X.
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ABSTRACT
PB86-110046/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/910/9-85/130  (EPA)

Sep 85   66p

See also PB85-132710.

The  1985 update to the Region 10 Environmental Management Report of  1983
describes work planned during Fiscal 86 in high  priority  efforts  by   the
States  of  the  Pacific  Northwest  and  Region  10 to address current  and
emerging environmental problems.  Because those problems  the  authors   now
feel  merit priority status are not the same problems the authors discussed
in 1983 and 1984,  the organization of this  1985  update  differs.   Where
possible, environmental problems were discussed collectively by media.   For
example,  the general topic of Pesticides and Toxic Substances,  identified
as  a  separate  priority  problem  in  1983,   is  addressed  this year in
media-related sections on Groundwater and  Air  Contamination.   Similarly,
Fishery  Damage  is  discussed  this  year as part of the placer mining  and
nonpoint source problem discussions.  The authors  also  took  a  different
approach  to  ranking  the  significance  of  each  problem this year.  The
Management Team assessed each environmental problem independently according
to four criteria: (1) number of persons exposed, (2) human health risk,  (3)
ecological risk, and (4) the level of public concern.  They were also asked
to  weigh  each  of the four criteria.   The attached environmental priority
list presents the results of this exercise.  The top priority -   hazardous
waste contamination of groundwater.
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  Environmental Management Report. FY 1983
  Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia. PA. Region  III.

  May 83   225p

  See also PB83-258509. Color illustrations reproduced in black and white.

  This report describes the environmental problems found in Region 3, which
  includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia,   West Virginia and the
  District of Columbia.   The  most  significant  Regional  problems  include
  hazardous waste dump and disposal sites,  the siting of new hazardous waste
  facilities,  ozone and S02 air pollution,  surface water  contamination  by
  acid  mine  drainage  and  non-point sources,  PCB contamination incidents,
  persistant violations with small water supplies and  potential  groundwater
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  Environmental   Progress and Challenges:   An EPA (Environmental Protection
  Agency)  Perspective                      ~~            "	~	

  Crampton,  L. S.  W.  ;  Kelly, C.  C.  ;  Hiemstra,  S.  L.

  Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.


  Jun  84    125p

  Color illustrations reproduced  in  black and white.
ABSTRACT
 This  report  presents   the  Environmental   Protection  Agency's   (EPA's)
 assessment  of  the  progress  we  have  made  as a Nation in improving  the
 quality of the air we breathe,   the water we depend on,  and the land where
 we  live.   More  importantly,   it presents EPA's agenda for restoring  and
 protecting these resources from  past and future environmental hazards.
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 Environmental Transport and Transformation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls

 Leifer, A. ; Brink, R. H. ; Thorn, G. C. ; Partymiller, K G.

 Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Pesticides and
 Toxic Substances.

 PB84-142579 (NTIS);  EPA-560/5-83-025  (EPA)

Dec 83   206p
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 ABSTRACT
 This   report  summarizes  the environmental transport and  transformation of
 polychlorinated  biphenyls and contains nine  separate  chapters   describing
 water   solubility and octanol/water partition coefficient,  vapor pressure,
 Henry's  law constant and volatility from water,  adsorption (sorption)  to
 soils   and  sediments,   bioconcentration  in fish,  atmospheric  oxidation,
 hydrolysis and oxidation in water, photolysis,  and biodegradation.   In the
 preparation   of  each of  these chapters,  the emphasis has been on obtaining
 experimental  data  on  environmentally   relevant   rate   constants    and
 equilibrium   constants  for  these  processes/properties for individual PCB
 congeners and  Arochlors.   If  no  experimental  data  were  found,    then
 estimation  techniques were used wherever possible to obtain values for the
 rate constants or equilibrium constants for each individual congener or for
 groups of congeners (i.e., for monochloro-,  dichloro-,  trichloro-,   etc.,
 biphenyls).   It  must  be  emphasized  that  these  estimates of  rates for
 transport and transformation  involved  simplifying  assumptions   and   thus
 these  data should not be regarded as precise but rather as a best estimate
 based  on the  available data.
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Enzyme-Based Detection of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Water
(Kept, for Oct 82-Jul 83)~

Offenhartz, B. H. ;  Lefko, J. L.
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JRB Associates, Inc., McLean, VA.
Environmental Protection Agency,  Edison,   NJ.   Hazardous Waste Engineering
Research Lab.

PB85-191715/XAB (NTIS):  EPA/600/2-85/048  (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3113 (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 85   51p

Also pub. as B and M Technological Services,  Inc.,  Cambridge,   MA.   rept
no. B/M-EPA-82-01.
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 An enzyme-based approach for detecting hazardous levels of high molecular
 weight chlorinated hydrocarbons in natural waters has  been  explored.   An
 extensive  review  of  the  literature indicated that the enzymes,  lactate
 dehydrogenase, carbonic anhydrase, hexokinase,  phosphorylase and an ATPase
 are suitable for field method development. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)  was
 chosen to develop a method that promises rapid, reliable and cost-effective
 detection.  The LDH  catalyzed  reaction  is  used  to  detect  chlorinated
 hydrocarbons,   which  reduce  the  rate  of  the  reaction  by  reversibly
 inhibiting the enzyme.  The analysis  uses pH detection and takes 5 minutes.
 So  far,    the LDH method has been used to detect aldrin,  toxaphene,   DDT,
 PCBs,   pentachlorophenol and 2,4,5,-T at the parts per  million  level.   A
 review  of  the  literature  suggests  that most organochlorine pesticides,
 PCBs,  polychlorinated phenols and  chlorophenoxy derivatives can be detected
 by the LDH method.  Preliminary investigations  of  potential  interferants
 suggest  that  the LDH method selectively detects chlorinated hydrocarbons.
 Work was  begun on  immobilizing  the   enzyme  for  incorporation  in  water
 monitor and field detector designs.   The LDH method shows potential for use
 in field  devices and for processing extracts of soils and wastes,   as   well
 as water  samples. These method adaptations are recommended for future  work.
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 EPA   (Environmental    Protection    Agency)     Method   Study   28,    PCB's
 (Polychlorinated  Biphenyls)  in  Oil~
 (Project  rept.  Sep  81-May  84)

 Sonchik,  S. M.  ;  Ronan, R. J.

 Versar, Inc., Springfield, VA.
Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab. - Cincinnati, OH.
Quality Assurance Branch.

PB85-115178 (NTIS);  EPA/600/4-84/078 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3006  (EPA Contract Number)
Oct 84
91p
This report describes the experimental design and the results of the
validation study for two analytical methods to detect polychlorinated
byphenyls in oil.  The methods analyzed for four PCB Aroclors (1016, 1242,
1254, and 1260), 2-chlorobiphenyl, and decachlorobiphenyl.  The first method
consisted in diluting the oil in hexane and analyzing by gas chromatography
using an electrolytic conductivity detector in separating with sulfuric
acid extraction or with column chroraatography, and analysing by gas
chromatography using and electron capture detector.  Four oil types were
used in this study: capacitor fluid, hydraulic fluid, transformer oil, and
waste oil.  Each oil was spiked at six concentration levels with comprised
three Youden pairs.  Capacitor fluid was spiked with Araclor 1016,  hydraulic
fluid with Aroclor 1242 and 2-chlorobiphenyl, transformer oil with  Aroclor
1260 and decachlorobiphenyl, and waste oil with Aroclor 1254.  Statistical
analyses and conclusions presented in this report are based on analytical
data obtained by eighteen participating laboratories and two volunteer
laboratories.  The two methods assessed quantitatively with respect to
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                  the precision and accuracy that can be expected for each.   In addition,
                  various aspects of the methods discussed, including such topics as
                  methods detection limits, sample stability interferences, and qualitative
                  assessment of the methods based upon comments by the participating
                  laboratories.
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 EPA  (Environmental Protection Agency) Method Study  18, Method  608-
 Organochlorine  Pesticides and PCB's~
 (Final  rept.  Sep  78-Dec 81)

 Millar,  J.  D.  ; Thomas, R. E. ; Schattenberg, H. J.

 Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX.
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Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.,
Park, NC. Quality Assurance Branch.
Research  Triangle
PB84-211358/XAB (NTIS);  EPA-600/4-84-061 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2606 (EPA Contract Number)

Jun 84   197p

This  report  describes  the  results  obtained and data analysis from an
interlaboratory evaluation of EPA Method 608 (Organochlorine Pesticides and
PCBs). The method is designed to analyze for 16 single-compound pesticides,
chlordane,   tox  ihene,   and  seven  Aroclor  formulations  in  water  and
wastewater.   All  were  included  in  this   study  except endrin aldehyde,
sufficient quantities of which could not be   obtained.   The  study  design
required the analyst to dose six waters with eight analytical groups,  each
at six levels.  The six dosing levels  of  each  substance  or  combination
represented three Youden pairs,  one each at  a low,  an intermediate,  and a
high level.  The six waters used were a laboratory pure water,  a  finished
drinking water, and a surface water, all collected by the participant,  and
three low-background industrial  effluents (SICs 2869 and 2621).  A total of
22  laboratories  participated  in  the  study.   The  method  is  assessed
quantitatively with respect to the  accuracy  and  precision  that  can  be
expected.   In  addition,    results  of  method detection limit studies are
included as are qualitative assessments of  the method based  upon  comments
by the participating laboratories.
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 Equilibrium  Model  of  Fate of Microcontaminants in Diverse Aquatic Food
 Chains                          "	
 (Journal article)

 Thomann, R. V.

 Manhattan Coll., Bronx, NY.
 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse lie, MI.  Large Lakes
 Research Station.

 PB81-23251 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-81-295 (EPA)

 1981   20p

Pub.  in Canadian Jnl.  of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,  v38 n3 p280-296
 1981.

 Bioconcentration and  bioaccumulation factors  of PCB,  239Pu,  and 137Cs are
 compiled  from  the  literature  as  a  function  of   organism  size.   The
 distribution  of  field-observed  bioaccumulation  factors  varies  markedly
 between each substance but similarly to  order  of magnitude  within  each
 substance  across  diverse  food  chains.    It  can  be  inferred   from the
 literature that PCB levels in top predators are due primarily to food chain
 transfer.  A steady state  compartment  food  chain model is  derived  for
 estimation of the relative effect of uptake directly  from water versus food
 chain transfer. The model  food  chain transfer number  f,  given by alpha C/K
 + G  for alpha = chemical absorption efficiency, C = specific consumption, K
 = excretion rate,  and  G =   net  organism growth rate indicates the degree of
 food chain accumulation. For f  > 1, food chain transfer is significant;  for
 f  <   1,   uptake  from water is  more significant.   Application of the model
 suggests  that (a)   PCB body burden  in top  predators is  due almost   entirely
 to consumption  of  contaminated  prey,   (b)   for 239Pu  all  of  the body  burden
 is due  to uptake  from  the  water  only,  and  (c)  observed 137Cs concentration
 factors  are  due  principally to food  chain transfer  with a  high dependence
 on the  salinity-dependent  phytoplankton adsorption.
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Estimation  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  in  the  Presence of DDT-Type
Compounds~~~
(Environmental monitoring series (Final))

Brownrigg, J. T.  ; Hornig, A. W.

Baird-Atomic, Inc., Bedford, Mass.
PB-233 599/0 (NTIS);  EPA-670/4-74-004  (EPA)
EPA-68-01-0082 (EPA Contract Number)
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ABSTRACT
 Earlier  studies  suggested  that  the   low   temperature    luminescence
 properties of  PCB's  (polychlorinated biphenyls)  and DDT compounds  could  be
 used  to  identify these  compounds  singly  or  in  mixtures.   The   present
 investigation  was undertaken to develop a relatively simple,  rapid  method
 for estimating these compounds in water. The emphasis in this procedure has
 been  on  the inherent sensitivity and specificity of luminescence,   avoiding
 chemical   separation  where  possible.   The  present  procedure   involves
 collection of grab samples followed by extraction,  drying,   concentration,
 and redilution in a second solvent suitable for luminescence  measurement  at
 77K.   Studies  include  the  determination  of  recoveries   and  detection
 sensitivities for some of the compounds of interest and  also  analyses   of
 several environmental waters. (Modified author abstract)
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Evaluation  of  a  New  Microvolume  3HSc  Electron  Capture Detector and
Ancillary Data System for Pesticide Residue Analysis"

Hanisch, Robert C. ; Lewis, Robert G.

Health Effects Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park,  N.C.   Analytical
Chemistry Branch.

PB-276 990/9 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-78/010 (EPA)

Feb 78   35p
ABSTRACT
The performance of a linearized 3HSc electron capture detector (ECD)  and
its ancillary data  system  was  evaluated  for  use  in  the  analysis  of
pesticide  residues.   Serial dilutions  of pesticide standards were used to
determine the maximum linear range and sensitivity of the  detector.   This
detector  was  found  to  have a significantly greater linear range for the
test compounds than a linearized 63Ni electron capture detector  evaluated.
The sensitivity was only marginally better than the 63Ni ECD.
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 Evaluation of Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Catalytic Reduction Technology
 (Final rept. May 77-Feb 7{3j

 Erickson, Mitchell D. ; Estes, Eva D.

 Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, N.C.
 Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park
 N.C.

 PB-283 646/8 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-78/059 (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-2612 (EPA Contract Number)

Mar 78   49p
 ABSTRACT
 The report  gives  results  of  a  laboratory  evaluation  of  a  control
 technique  developed for the EPA for the catalytic reduction of chlorinated
 hydrocarbons  (specifically  PCBs  and  chlorinated  pesticides   such   as
 heptachlor and endrin).  The technique involves elution of polluted water at
 ambient temperature and  at neutral pH through a column containing a mixture
 of  sand  and copper iron catalyst.  The evaluation found that  PCBs are not
 detectably reduced,  but are chromatographically eluted from the column  in
 order   of  increasing chlorination.   The  catalyst was found  to partially
 reduce  heptachlor and endrin.  The possibility of chromatographic elution by
 endrin  and/or heptachlor was briefly investigated using  miniature  columns
 and found to be insignificant. The report also describes the observation of
 an  additional on-site demonstration of  the  catalytic reduction technology,
 including observation of  the   test  procedure,    gas  chromatography   with
 electron  capture  detection,    and subsequent laboratory GC/MS analysis of
 transported  samples.   An evaluation of the  reports  generated   during   the
 development  of the  catalytic reduction technique is presented.  It discusses
 errors   and   emissions in the  developmental  experimental protocol which led
 to the  erroneous  conclusions  that  the  technique  was applicable  to PCBs.
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Evaluation of Collection Media for Low Levels of Airborne Pesticides

Rhoades, John W.  ; Johnson, Donald E.

Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, Tex.


Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C.

PB-275 668/2 (NTIS);  EPA/600/1-77/050 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2235 (EPA Contract Number)
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 See  also  report  dated  May  72,  PB-214 008.

 Polyurethane foam  plugs, Chromosorb 102, and Tenax  GC  have  all  been found
 to   be  better   sorbents   than cottonseed  oil  for high volume  collection of
 airborne  chlorinated and   organophosphate  pesticides   and   polychlorinated
 biphenyls.   None  of these were  satisfactory for the recovery  of  carbofuran
 or carbaryl.  A  new high volume  collecting module concept   capable   of   use
 with polyurethane  foam, porous polymer beads,  liquid coated glass beads, or
 other  solids was  developed.   The entire collector  is  Soxhlet extracted  and
 no disassembly is  required.  The collector-extractor is  ready  for reuse   as
 soon as residential solvent is  removed.
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Evaluation of Gel Permeation Chromatography for Clean Up of Human Adipose
Tissue Samples for GC/MS Analysis of Pesticides and Other Chemicals'
(Journal article)~~~

MacLeod, Kathryn E. ; Hanisch, Robert C. ; Lewis, Robert G.

Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC.


PB82-246836 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-005 (EPA)

28 Dec 81   5p

Pub. in Jnl. of Analytical Toxicology,  v6 p38-40 Jan/Feb 82.
ABSTRACT
Gel  permeation  chromatography (GPC)  has been evaluated for clean up of
human adipose  tissue  sample  extracts  in  preparation  for  confirmatory
analysis  by  gas  chromatography-mass  spectrometry (GC/MS).  Studies were
conducted with standard solutions, fortified chicken fat,  and actual human
adipose  tissue samples.  Nearly quantitative removal of lipid material was
achieved  with  minimal  losses  of  16   organochlorine   pesticides   and
metabolites: two polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)  mixtures,   two chlorinated
napthalene (PCN)  mixtures,  and a polybrominated biphenyl  (PBB)   mixture.
Mass spectra free from interferences were obtained over the mass range from
46 m/z to 560 m/z.
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Evaluation  of  Methods  for the Determination of Total Organic Halide in
Water and Waste	
(Final rept. Aug 82-Jul 84)^

Cole, T. F. ; Berry, A. M. ; Wilson, R. L.

Battelle Columbus Labs., OH.


Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.-Cincinnati,  OH.

PB85-166304/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/600/4-85/011  (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3155 (EPA Contract Number)

Feb 85   122p
ABSTRACT
                  Various methods for the determination of total organic halides (TOX)   in
                  groundwater  and  in  waste  oil  samples  have  been  evaluated.   Of three
                  inorganic halide species generation approaches and three  inorganic  halide
                  determinative  techniques evaluated for groundwater analyses,   one combined
                  approach  using  Schoeniger  flask  oxidation  with  colorimetric   chloride
                  determination  was  chosen  for  laboratory validation and method  detection
                  limit studies.  Groundwater samples were also analyzed for  TOX  using neutron
                  activation analysis.  A method  for analysis of oil samples which  us£s   the
                  sodium  biphenyl reagent and  a  colorimetric chloride method was  found to be
                  unsatisfactory  for the analysis of various  oils spiked  with  PCBs  due   to
                  interferences  in  the  colorimetric  determinative  step  which  resulted in
                  recoveries greater than 100%.
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                                Efficiency in an Industrial Boiler
  Hall,  Joanna ;  Record,  Frank ;  Wolf,  Paul  ;  Hunt,  Gary ;  Zelenski, Steven

  GCA Corp.,  Bedford,  MA. GCA Technology Div.


  Industrial  Environmental  Research  Lab.,  Research  Triangle  Park,
                                        (EPA)
 Apr 81   172p

 See also PB81-187270.
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Evaluation  of PCB Destruction Efficiency in an  inHn.^.1


(Final rept. Aug-Sep 80)

Collins, P. F. ; Hunt, G. F.

Research Triangle Inst. , Research Triangle Park, NC.
                  Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park,
                                                                                       Audit
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 PB81-187270 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-81-055B (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3146 (EPA Contract Number)

 Apr 81   35p

 The  report  gives  results  of  systems   audits and an evaluation of the
 quality of data obtained by GM and GCA in the analysis of a test  burn  oil
 for   PCB  conducted  by  Research  Triangle  Institute.   Audits  included
 inspection  of  documentation  and  records,   discussion   of   analytical
 methodology and data with personnel of the organization being audited,  and
 independent data reduction. The analytical data reported by GM and GCA were
 subsequently  confirmed  by  separate  analyses  by  EPA's  Health  Effects
 Research Laboratory (RTP) and are reported in Appendix A.
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 Evaluation    of    Polyurethane    Foam    for    Sampling   of    Pesticides.
 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  and Polychlorinated  Naphthalenes in Ambient  Air"
 (Journal  article)~'"	

  Lewis, Robert G.  ;  Brown, Alan R.  ; Jackson,  Merrill  D.

  Health Effects  Research Lab., Research  Triangle  Park,  N.C.   Environmental
  Toxicology Div.

 PB-278 382/7  (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-77/106 (EPA)

 11 Jul 77   7p

 Presented  at  the   National  Meeting  of  the  American  Chemical Society
 (173rd), New  Orleans,  La.  25 Mar  77.   (Paper no.   78,   Div.  of Pesticide
 Chemistry).
 Pub. in Analytical Chemistry, v49 n!2 p!668-1672  1977.
 Not available NTIS.
ABSTRACT
Polyurethane foam has been evaluated for use in a high-volume air sampler
to collect a broad spectrum of pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
and  polychlorinated  naphthalenes (PCNs).  The sampler draws air through a
glass module equipped with a particulate filter  and  a  polyurethane  foam
vapor trap at flow rates which can be controlled from 100 to 250 L/min.  Up
to 300 cu m of air can be sampled in a 24-hour day,  providing  theoretical
detection  limits  of  less than 0.1 ng/cu m for some individual compounds.
Extraction and clean-up methodology for gas  chromatographic  analysis  are
uncomplicated.   Collection  efficiencies  have been determined for several
organochlorine and organophosphate pesticides,  PCBs and PCNs.    (Copyright
(c) 1977 by the American Chemical Society.)
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 Evaluation  of  Protocols  for  Pesticides and PCB's  in  Raw  Wastewater
 (Final  rept.  Jun-Oct  787~'

 Caragay, Alegria B.  ; Levins, Philip L.

 Little  (Arthur  D.),  Inc., Cambridge, MA.


 Municipal Environmental  Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

 PB80-133184 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-79-166 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3857  (EPA Contract Number)

 Nov 79   112p

 The  general EPA protocol for screening industrial effluents for priority
 pollutants  (Federal Register 38, No. 75, Part II),  has  been tested for its
 applicability   to  the  analysis  of  the priority pollutant pesticides and
 PCB's in raw wastewater. Raw wastewater from the municipal sewage treatment
 plant in Brockton,  Massachusetts was dosed with 1-30 ppb of  the  priority
 pollutant pesticides and PCB's. The overall procedure, evaluated consists of
 the  following  steps:  extraction with 15%  methylene chloride/hexane with
 centrifugation  to break up the emulsion,  concentration  by  Kuderna-Danish
 evaporation,    removal   of   interferences    by  acetonitrile  partition,
 chromatography on Florisil and  Sephadex  LH-20,   and  sulfur  removal  by
 treatment with mercury. Samples were assayed  by gas chromatography using an
electron  capture detector.   The data obtained show that the Kuderna-Danish
evaporation step could be a  significant source of sample  loss  unless  the
evaporation  process is carried out at a fast rate.  Treatment with mercury
effectively cleans up the extracts with no significant loss of  pesticides.
Sample clean-up on a Sephadex LH-20 is recommended as an alternative to the
Florisil column clean-up procedure.  The  method tested works well for parts
per billion determination.
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 Bidleman, Terry F. ;  Billings, W.  Neil ;  Simon, Charles G.

 South Carolina Univ., Columbia. Dept.  of  Chemistry.


 Environmental  Sciences  Research Lab.,   Research Triangle  Park,
 PB80-198526  (NTIS);   EPA-600/2-80-167  (EPA)
 EPA-R-804716 (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Jul  80    67p
 ABSTRACT
                   The  comparative efficiency of polyurethane foam  (PUF)  and Tenax-GC  resin
                   for  collecting polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCB)   and  chlorinated  pesticides
                   from  300  1600  cu  m air was determined by side-by-side sampling with each
                   adsorbent  in  the city of Columbia,  South Carolina.
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fua.lgan°"reaf  SUSPSCted  Envir°"°ental  Contamination  of  the Hemlock.


Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL. Region V.


PB81-112526 (NTIS);   EPA-905/4-80-009 (EPA)

Sep 80   77p
ABSTRACT
                  The Environmental Protection Agency conducted  an  investigation  in  the
                         \v. mchigan  area  to determine if a chemical contamination problem
                          I   I'?;     K, investi8ation was  Prompted by complaints  of human  and
                  to        ?     Problems  in  that  area,    which were alleged to be due to
                  toxicants  in aquifers  used for drinking water   supplies.    In  this  study
                  approximately ninety  samples,  including water,   soil,   animal  tissues,   and
                  household  dust samples,   were  analyzed  for a wide   variety   of  parameters.
                  Tests  conducted on  the samples included arsenic,   cadmium,   lead,   bromide
                  chloride,  PCBs,  PBBs,  pesticides,  dioxin,  and GC/MS scans for  organics.   No
                  evidence of a chemical contamination problem in the Hemlock,   Michigan area
                  was  found.                                                          °
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                  Long-Term Toxicity
                  (Journal  article)

AUTHOR            McKim,  James M.

CORPORATE         Environmental Research  Lab.-Duluth,  Minn.
SOURCE

REPORT NUMBER     PB-272  769/1 (NTIS); EPA/600/J-77/046  (EPA)

REPORT DATE       17 Jan  77   lOp

NOTE              Pub.  in  Jnl. of  Fisheries  Research Board of  Canada,   v34 n8  pl!48-1154
                  1977.


ABSTRACT          Partial  and complete  life-cycle  toxicity  tests with  fish,  involving all
                  developmental stages,   have  been  used  extensively in  the  establishment  of
                  water-quality criteria  for aquatic  life.   During  extended chronic exposures
                  of fish to  selected toxicants,  certain developmental  stages have frequently
                  shown a greater  sensitivity  than  others.   In  56 life-cycle  toxicity  tests
                  completed  during   the   last decade with  34  organic and inorganic chemicals
                  and four  species of fish,  the  embryo-larval  and  early juvenile life stages
                  were  the  most, or  among the  most, sensitive.  Tests with these stages can be
                  used  to   estimate  the maximum   acceptable   toxicant concentration (MATC)
                  within  a  factor  of two  in  most  cases.  Therefore,   toxicity tests with these
                  early   life  stages of fish should be useful  in  establishing water-quality
                  criteria  and in  screening  large numbers of chemicals.
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 Evaluation  of  the  Methods  Used  to  Determine  Potential Health Risk
 Associated with Organic Contaminants In t-h*» Crrat LakPB
 Schuman, L. M. ; Straub, C. P. ;  Mandel, J. S. ; Norsted, S.  ;  Sprafka,
 J • rl •

 Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis.  School of Public Health.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

 PB84-128305 (NTIS);   EPA-600/3-84-002 (EPA)
 EPA-R-806282 (EPA Contract Number)

 Jan 84   469p

 Portions of this  document  are  not fully legible.
 ABSTRACT
 These   results   suggest   that  'lake-bordering'   populations (i.e.,   white
 populations)  experience  higher  rates   of  mortality  due   to   stomach  and
 esophageal  cancers  as  compared  to  'non-lake  bordering' counties.  This  trend
 is   consistent when the potential  confounding factor of  large  urban  centers
 is  removed.
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                  Evaluation  of  the  Problem  Posed  by  In-Place Pollutants in Baltimor*
                  Harbor and Recommendation of Corrective Action~~~
                  (Final rept)~~
Trident Engineering Associates, Inc., Annapolis, Md.


Maryland Univ.,  Cambridge.  Horn  Point  Environmental  Labs.;
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.  Office of Water Planning
and Standards.                                                            5

PB-283 178/2 (NTIS);   EPA/440/5-77/015B (EPA)
EPA-68-01-1965 (EPA Contract Number)
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 Prepared in cooperation with  Maryland  Univ.,
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                                                                   Cambridge.    Horn   Point
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Previous studies had indicated that Baltimore harbor  is heavily  polluted.
To  assess the impact of in-place pollutants on  the harbor,   the Contractor
sampled  and  analyzed  bottom  sediments,   the  water  column,    and   the
interstitial  water,   using bulk sediment analyses,  elutriate  tests,   and
bioassays.  On the basis of the  results  of  this  investigation,    it   is
possible  to  divide the harbor into four zones;  highly toxic,   moderately
toxic,  low toxicity,  and slightly toxic.  The biota are being  stressed by
in-place  pollutants.   Benthic  organisms suffer the greatest damage,   the
intensity varying with the location in  the  zones  of  toxicity.    Pelagic
species  are  damaged  to  a  lesser  extent.  Although feasible  corrective
actions do exist,  they would offer only a temporary solution.   A permanent
solution  involves  the  corrective  action  plus  elimination of pollutant
discharges into the harbor.  A companion report contains the  appendices  and
details of the testing and analysis.
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Evaluation  of  the  Problem  Posed  by  In-Place Pollutants in Baltimore
Harbor and Recommendation of Corrective Action - Appendices

Trident Engineering Associates, Inc., Annapolis, Md.


Maryland Univ., Solomons. Center for Environmental and Estuarine
Studies.; Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Office of Water
Planning and Standards.

PB-282 574/3 (NTIS);  EPA/440/5-77/015A (EPA)
EPA-68-01-1965 (EPA Contract Number)

Sep 77   239p

Prepared in cooperation  with  Maryland  Univ.,   Solomons.   Center  for
Environmental and Estuarine Studies.
ABSTRACT
This report presents the results of  a study of the in-place pollutants in
Baltimore Harbor and their effect on water quality. This part of the report
contains the appendices.
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Evaluation  of  Three  Fish  Species  as  Bioassay  Organisms for Dredged
Material Testing                "	2—
(Final rept.)

Rubinstein, N. I. ; Gilliam, W. T. ; Gregory, N. R.

Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, FL.


Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station,  Vicksburg, MS.

AD-A153 983/XAB (NTIS);  EPA-600/X-83-062 (EPA)

Dec 84   27p
ABSTRACT
                  Three fish species,  Cyprinodon variegatus,  Fundulus similis,   and Menidia
                  menidia,    were evaluated to determine which is most suitable as a bioassay
                  organism  for solid phase testing of dredged material.   Acute   toxicity  and
                  bioaccumulation  of  polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  were monitored for 52
                  days of exposure to  two types of dredged  material  collected  from  the  New
                  York   harbor.     Cyprinodon   variegatus  displayed  the  most   consistent
                  accumulation of PCBs.    However,   no  definition   statement   can  be  made
                  regarding acute toxicity response because of poor  control survival,   Review
                  of  the literature indicates  the  M.   menidia is  the most   sensitive  of  the
                  three  species   examined  and,   consequently,  it  is felt that this'species
                  should be strongly considered as a  candidate for solid  testing.   Originator
                  supplied  keywords: Biological assay,   Dredged material,   Fishes,   Effect  of
                  water pollution on,  Pollution—Research,    Water—Pollution—Environmental
                  aspects.
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 Experimental  Hepatic  Porphyria  Induced by  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls

 Goldstein,  Joyce  A.  ;  Hickman,  Patricia  ;  Jue,  Danny  L.

 Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee,  Ga.  Chamblee  Toxicology Lab.


 30  Aug  73    12p

 Pub.  in Toxicology and Applied  Pharmacology  27, p437-448 1974.
 Included in the report, Journal Articles on  Toxicology.  Group  2,   PB-278
 094.

 PB-278  094  (NTIS)

 Aroclor 1254,   which consists of a mixture of polychlorinated  biphenyls
 (PCBs)  containing 54% chlorine,  produced an experimental  hepatic  porphyria
 in  rats resembling hexachlorobenzene poisoning and human  porphyria cutanea
 tarda.   The PCB-induced porphyria is characterized by delayed  development,
 increased   excretion  of  urinary  uroporphyrins,   accumulation of 8-   and
 7-carboxyporphyrins in the liver and increased  drug-metabolizing   capacity
 of  the  liver.  Cytochrome P-450 and microsoraal heme were  increased  maximally
 at  1   week,   in the absence of an increase in the rate-limiting  enzyme  in
 heme  synthesis,  delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)  synthetase.  Induction  of
 ALA synthetase and porphyria occurred later,  after2-7 months'   exposure  to
 PCBs.   No induction of ALA synthetase could be demonstrated  prior   to   the
 onset of porphyria.  Marked induction of ALA synthetase  occurred 5  hr after
 large single  doses of Aroclor 1254; however, the doses required were larger
 than  those  used to produce porphyria when  administered  chronically,   and
 induction appeared to be related to the marked increase  in cytochrome P-450
 seen  24  hr  after administration of the drug.
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Extent of Reversibility of Polychlorinated Biphenyl Adsorption
(Journal article)""

Horzempa, L. M. ; Di Torso, D. M.

Manhattan  Coll.,   Bronx,   NY.   Environmental  Engineering and Science
Program.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

PB84-123876 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-83-120 (EPA)
EPA-R-805229; EPA-r-807853 (EPA Contract Numbers)
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 C1983    12p

 Pub. in Water Research, v!7 n8 p851-859 1983.
 Not available from NTIS
                                                  of   PCB   bonding  to   sediments   has   been
                                                   on   the   partitioning   behavior    of    a
 The extent  of  reversibility
 characterized    in   studies   _..   	    	^im
 hexachlorobiphenyl isomer. Linear non-singular isotherms have^been observed
 for the adsorption and  desorption  of  2,4,5,2',A',5'   hexachlorobiphenyl
 (HCBP)   to  1100  ppm  sediment  suspensions.   Evidence  from consecutive
 desorption studies suggests that while HCBP adsorption  may  ultimately  be
 reversible, release from sediments appeared to involve desorption along two
 distinct  isotherms.   These  results  have  been  interpreted  in terms of
 possible similarities between  the  sorption  properties  observed  in  the
 distilled  water  systems of the present study and PCB bonding processes in
 natural water systems.
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 Facilities Evaluation of High Efficiency Boiler Destruction PCB Waste
 (Research brief Jan-Apr 80)       ~                   "	'	

 Cotter,  J. E.  ;  Johnson, R. J.

 TRW,  Inc., Redondo  Beach,  CA.
                  Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,
                   NC.
                                          Research  Triangle  Park,
 PB81-178287  (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-81-031  (EPA);
 EPA-68-02-3174  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Mar  81   45p

 The  report gives results of an evaluation of destruction in two different
 high-efficiency boilers  (as an alternative  to landfill disposal)  of  waste
 (a   rendering plant  byproduct,  yellow grease)  found to be contaminated by
 PCBs from a  transformer  leak.  (The PCB content—under 500  ppm—determines
 the  disposal  method  under  40  CFR Part  761.)  At the first boiler:  (1)
 logistics and fuel handling requirements were found to be feasible  to  set
 up in a short time;  (2)  boiler size and residence time were determined to
 be likely to allow high destruction efficiency; (3) with 99.9%  destruction
 of   PCBs,  downwind  concentration was estimated to be less than CSHA limits
 for  industrial exposure; and  (4)  fuel characteristics of the yellow grease
 were used to support the recommendation for 100%  grease Eired as fuel.  At
 the second boiler:    (1)  the size and facilities were determined to satisfy
 all prerequisites for high efficiency boilers (40 CFR Part 761);  (2)  best
 operation was by blending the waste with the normal fuel oil  supply;   and
 (3) a 30% waste blend was found to be completely miscible and feasible with
 respect to logistical support. A verification test burn was recommended and
outlined  for  either  candidate   site.   Current   EPA  protocol and policy
developments for PCB destruction  were  found  to  be  appropriate  for  the
preparation of a candidate facility test plan and  an example public notice.
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 Fate of Environmental  Pollutants
 (Journal article)

 Pritchard,  P.  H.

 Environmental  Research Lab.,  Gulf  Breeze,  FL.


 PB86-101060/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-85/148   (EPA)

 1985   12p

 Pub.  in Jnl.   of the Water  Pollution Control Federation,   v57 n6 p658-667
 Jun  85.

 Published literature on  the environmental  fate   of   pollutants  published
 during  1984 are reviewed.   Short excerpts  are presented  from each reference
 covering such  areas as photolysis,  biodegradation,   hydrolysis,  sorption,
 and   volatility  for pollutants including  pesticides,  hydrocarbons,   heavy
 metals, polynuclear hydrocarbons,  and other toxic organic  chemicals.
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Fate  of  Selected Toxic Compounds Under Controlled Redox  Potential  and  pH
Conditions in Soil and Sediment-Water Systems
(Final rept. Oct 79-Oct 8)

Gambrell, R. P.  ; Taylor, B. A.  ; Reddy, K. S.  ; Patrick, Jr, W.  H.

Louisiana State  Univ., Baton Rouge. Center for Wetland Resources.


Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA.

PB84-140169 (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-84-018 (EPA)
EPA-R-807018 (EPA Contract Number)

Jan 84   112p

A study was conducted to determine the effects of pH and redox  potential
conditions  on  the degradation of selected synthetic organics.  Also,  the
effects of these physicochemical parameters as well as other  physical  and
chemical  properties  of soils and sediment-water systems on the adsorption
of selected organics were measured.   Compounds used in degradation  studies
included  methyl  parathion,   2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D),  and
Aroclor 154 (a polychlorinated biphenyl formulation).   Compounds  used  in
adsorption studies  included methyl parathion,  2,4-D,  and pentachlorophenol.
Soils  and  sediments  used for both the degradation  and adsorption studies
were selected to include materials having a  wide  range  of  physical  and
chemical properties.
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 Field  Manual  for Grid  Sampling of PCS Spill Sites to Verify Cleanup

 Gary L.  Kelso,  Mitchell D.  Erickson,  David C.  Cox*

 Midwest  Research Institute,  Kansas  City,  Mo.  64110;  Washington
 Consulting Group,  Washington,  D.C.  20006

 Field  Studies Branch,  U.S.  EPA/OTS, Washington,  D.C.   20460

 EPA-560/5-86-017 (EPA)
 68-02-3938 (EPA Contract  Number)

 May  1986

 The  purpose of  this manual  is  to  provide  detailed, step-by-
 step quidance to EPA staff  for  using  hexagonal grid sampling
 at a PCB spill  site.   Guidance  is given for preparing  the
 sample design;  collecting,  handling,  and  preserving the sample
 taken; maintaining quality assurance  and  quality  control; and
 docuraentiong and reporting  the  sampling procedures used.  An
 optional strategy for compositing samples is given in  the
 appendix.

 This is  a  companion document to the report "Verification of
 PCB  Spill  Cleanup by Sampling and Analysis" (EPA  560/5-85-
 026, August 1985, Second Printing).   This "how-to" report
 concentrates on detailed guidance for field sampling personnel
 and does not attempt to provide background information on the
 techniques presented.   The types of field sampling situations
 discussed  in this manual are those typically found when a PCB
 spill results from a PCB article,  PCB container,  or PCB
equipment  spill.  Unusual PCB spill situations, such a
elongated spills on highways from a moving vehicle, large
spills  in waterways, and large, catastrophic spills,  are not
addressed.
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 Field  Study to  Obtain  Trace  Element  Mass  Balances  at  a  Coal-Fired Utility
 Boiler                                	•	-
 (Final rept.  May 75-Sep  80)

 Evers, Robert ;  Banderfriff,  V.  E.  ;  Zielke, R.  L.

 Tennessee  Valley Authority,   Chattanooga.  Div.  of Energy  Demonstrations
 and  Technology.

 Industrial  Environmental Research Lab.,   Research Triangle  Park
 NC.

 PB81-161861  (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-80-171 (EPA)

 Oct  80  146p
 ABSTRACT
The  report gives results of a study to identify mass flow rates of minor
and trace elements from streams of a  coal-fired  utility  boiler  (Colbert
Steam Plant Unit No. 1). This information was used to obtain a mass balance
for  25 elements.  The mass balances used inlet and outlet flows associated
with three major  pieces  of  equipment:   the  pulverizer,   boiler,   and
electrostatic  precipitator.  This provided a mass balance for each element
for the various parts of the system.  Along with the trace  elements  which
were  being  measured,   organic  samples  were  obtained and analyzed from
various streams  for  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   and  polynuclear
organic matter (POMs).  Thus,  the mass balance reflected a fairly complete
picture of the boiler under normal operating conditions.  The mass balances
show that sampling techniques need to be improved.  First,  the analysis of
the vapor-phase samples reported all  concentrations  below  the  detection
limit  for  each  element.   Second,  the mass balances of only 10 elements
(representing 61% of the total ash flow) closed within +  or -  10%  for at
least two of the three major pieces of the system.
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Final Environmental Impact Statement for  Proposed Arizona Hazardous Waste
Management Facility                                "         '	
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  San Francisco,  CA.  Region IX.

SPONSOR           SCS Engineers, Long Beach, CA.;  Wirth Associates,  Phoenix,  AZ.;
                  Arizona State  Dept.    of  Health  Services,    Phoenix.;    Bureau  of  Land
                  Management, Phoenix,  AZ.

REPORT NUMBER     PB84-171636 (NTIS);  EPA-909/9-83-002 (EPA)
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 See also PB84-171628.  Sponsored in part by Arizona State Dept. of Health
 Services, Phoenix and Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix,  AZ.  Prepared in
 cooperation with SCS Engineers,  Long Beach,  CA.   and  Wirth  Associates
 Phoenix, AZ.                                                              '
 ABSTRACT
 The  State  of  Arizona has asked to purchase a one-square mile parcel of
 land from the U.S.  Bureau of Land  Management  for  siting  a  state-owned
 contractor-operated hazardous waste facility. At BLM's request   EPA agreed
 to serve as lead agency in preparing the EIS on the proposed land transfer.
 This EIS addresses concerns  related  to  selection  of  a  facility  site
 Impacts  related  specifically  to the design and operation of the facility
 itself would be addressed through future permits  issued  by  EPA  and  the
 Arizona Department of Health Services.  The final EIS addresses comments on
 the  Draft  EIS  by  presenting  additional  discussion  of  several  major
 environmental  issues.    It  also  assesses the impacts of a representative
  high technology'   facility,   which uses a high temperature incinerator  to
 dispose of PCB wastes  and other incincerable hazardous wastes.
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 Fish, Wildlife, and Estuaries.   Pesticide Residues  in  Estuarine  Mollusks
 1977 versus  1972—National  Pesticide  Monitoring  Program	
 (Journal article  (Final7)                   "	
Butler, Philip A.  ; Kennedy, Charles D.  ;  Schutzmann, Roy A.

Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze,  FL.


PB80-183395 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-78-168 (EPA)

Dec 78   5p

Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Journal v!2 n3 p99-101, 3 Dec 78.

Bivalve mollusks were monitored for residues  of  20  organochlorine  and
organophosphate  pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in spring 1977 in
87 of the 181 estuaries routinely  monitored  on  a  monthly  basis  during
1965-72. DDT,  the only pesticide detected in 1977,  occurred at low levels
in one estuary each on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
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 Follow-Up Study of the Distribution and Fate of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
 and  Benzenes in Soil and Ground Water Samples After an Accidental Spill of
 Transformer Fluid                 "                "         '  '	
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 Moein,  George J.  ;  Smith,  Al J.   ;   Biglane,   Kenneth E.  ;   Loy,  Bill  •
 Bennett, Tom                                                             '

 Environmental Protection Agency,  Atlanta,  GA.  Region IV.


 PB-288  484/9 (NTIS);   EPA/904/9-76/014  (EPA)

 Jan 76    145p

 This    technically    oriented   study   was  designed  to derive  a  PCB
 concentration profile in a spill  area  two  years  after the occurrence of the
 spill.   Many months of field work and laboratory  analysis  were  spent  to
 examine  numerous  environmental  factors  to  determine the  fate of PCB and
 benzenes in the natural environment.  The  area,    under  investigation  for
 migration  and/or  degradation  was  found  virtually  unchanged  while the
 solvent had continued to leach into  the   underground  water.    There  was,
 however,    no evidence of  permanent environmental  damage  detected in the
 spill area.
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Follow-up  Study of the Distribution and Fate of Polychlorinated  Biphenyls
and Benzenes  in Soil and Groundwater Samples After an Accidental   Spill   of
Transformer Fluid             ~~~                 ~    ~
(Technical rept. 1973-76)

Smith, Jr., Al J.  ; Moein, George J. ; Stewart, Peggy L.

Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta, Ga. Region IV.


Stewart Labs., Inc., Knoxville, Tenn.

1976   19p

Prepared  in  cooperation  with  Stewart Labs.,  Inc.,  Knoxville,  Tenn.
Presented to the 1976 National Conference on Control of Hazardous  Material
Spills, New Orleans, La.

The  report  contains a brief discussion of the technical aspects of what
happens to spill residuals after cleanup,   and  after  a  3  year  period.
Biodegradation  of  PCB is considered as is the various effects of weather,
climate,  and soil dynamics.
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 Gaseous  HC1 and Chlorinated Organic Compound Emissions from Refuse Fired
 Waste-to-Energy Systems'"
 (Final rept.)

 Nunn, A. B.

 Scott Environmental Technology, Inc., Plumsteadvi1le, PA.


 Environmental Protection Agency,   Research Triangle Park,   NC.
 Atmospheric Sciences Research Lab.

 PB86-145661/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/600/3-84/094 (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3486 (EPA Contract Number)

 Jan 86   76p

 Sponsored  by Environmental  Protection Agency,  Research Triangle Park,  NC.
 Atmospheric Sciences Research Lab.
 ABSTRACT
 The   emissions   from   a  water wall  mass  fired  municipal  waste  incinerator
 and  a refuse  derived  fuel   (RDF)    fired   incinerator   were   sampled   for
 chlorinated organic compounds and hydrochloric acid  (HC1).  The sampling  was
 performed  to   evaluate  the  extractive sampling methods  used to measure  the
 compounds.   Sampling  the   chlorinated  organic  compound  emissions    was
 conducted  using a  modified version of the EPA Reference  5 Method,  which
 included an XAD-2 resin  cartridge.  HC1 was sampled  with an impinger  train
 using basic  absorbing  solutions.  The  recovered  chlorinated  organics were
 separated into  chlorophenols,  chlorobenzenes,   poly-chlorinated  biphenyls
 (PCBs), chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (CDDs),  and  chlorinated  dibenzofurans
 (CDFs), and quantitated. The results of the analysis are  presented in terms
 of the compounds distributions'  within  the sampling systems as well as  the
 emission rates.
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Guidelines  for the Disposal of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)  and PCB
Items by Thermal Destruction         ~~~                             —~	
(Final rept. Oct 79-Apr 80)

Ackerman, D. G. ; Scinto, L. L. ;  Bakshi, P.  S.  ;  Delumyea,  R.  G.  ;
Johnson, R. J.

TRW, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA.
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 Industrial  Environmental  Research  Lab.,
 NC.

 PB81-182339 (NTIS);   EPA-600/2-81-022
 EPA-68-02-3174  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Feb  81    319p
  Research Triangle Park,
(EPA)
 The  report  is  a  resource  and guidelines  document   to   aid   EPA  Regional
 Offices   in   interpreting  and   applying  polychlorinated   biphenyl   (PCB)
 regulations  to the  thermal destruction of PCBs. As  background  material,  the
 report describes  fundamental processes of combustion,   thermal  destruction
 systems,  sampling and analysis methodology, and flame chemistry relative to
 PCB   incineration.    Administrative   considerations,   including   public
 involvement, are  discussed.  Detailed guidelines on  the evaluation of Annex
 I  incinerators,    high   efficiency boilers,  and the several  stages  of  the
 approval  process  are presented and discussed.
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Health Effects Assessment for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS)
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH.  Environmental Criteria
and Assessment Office.             ~~               ~                 ~
Syracuse Research Corp., NY.

PB86-134152/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/540/1-86/004 (EPA)

Sep 84   66p

See  also  PB81-117798,   PB86-134145  and  PB86-134160.
cooperation with Syracuse Research Corp., NY.
Also available in set of 58 reports PC E99,  PB86-134111.
                     Prepared
in
The  document  represents  a  brief,   quantitatively oriented scientific
summary of health effects data.   It  was   developed  by  the  Environmental
Criteria  and  Assessment  Office  to  assist  the  Office of Emergency and
Remedial Response in establishing chemical-specific health-related goals of
remedial actions.  If applicable,  chemical-specific subchronic and chronic
toxicity  interim acceptable intakes are  determined for systemic toxicants
or q(sub 1)*  values are determined  for   carcinogens  for  both  oral  and
inhalation routes. A a(sub 1)* was  determined for  polychlorinated biphenyls
based on oral exposure.
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 Hexachlorobenzene	in    Selected   Marine    Samples:    An  Environmental
 Perspective	

 Phelps, D. K.  ;  Pruell,  R.  J.  ;  Lake,  J.  L.

 Environmental  Research  Lab., Narragansett, RI.


 PB85-237113/XAB  (NTIS);   EPA/600/D-85/139 (EPA)

 Jul 85   30p

 See also PB84-213099.
ABSTRACT
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)  was designated as a chemical of interest.  A new
sample  of  mussel  horaogenate  was  spiked with an authentic HCB standard.
Recovery of the spike was 56%.  Re-examination of  previously  analyzed  GC
chromatograms  and  archived samples revealed peaks that co-eluted with the
authentic HCB standard. Levels of HCB were at least three to four orders of
magnitude lower than PCBs;  two orders of magnitude lower than pyrene;  and
one   to  two  orders  of  magnitude  lower  than  either  phenanthrene  or
benzo(a)pyrene found in the same mur -1  samples.   Gas  chromatograms  (EC
detection)   of  seawater (dissolves .nd particulate phases)  and sediments
also reveal very low levels of HCB.  Because GCMS  results  indicated  that
levels  of  HCB  were below the level of detection,  it was not possible to
verify the presence of HCB using GCMS.
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 High Resolution  PCS  (Polychlorinated  Biphenyls)  Analysis

 Safe, S.  ;  Mullin, M.  ;  Safe,  L.  ;  Pochini,  C.  ;  McCrindle,  S.

 Environmental  Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.


 PB83-246124  (NTIS);   EPA-600/D-83-095 (EPA)

 Aug  83    17p

 The   potential   environmental  and health impact  of PCBs must account  not
 only for  the integrated  quantitation  of the  PCBs  mixtures  but   also  the
 concentrations   of the specific congeners which are potentially toxic.  The
 authors   confirm the  feasibility  of  high  resolution   PCB  analysis  of
 commercial  and  environmental  PCB  mixtures.   They anticipate using this
 approach  to accurately measure  the   concentrations  of  the  specific  PCB
 isomers   in  environmental  and  biological  samples  and  to determine  the
 effects of PCB structures on the ecological dynamics of this complex   group
 of chemicals.
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High  Sensitivity  Fourier  Transform  NMR.   Intermolecular Interaction!
between Environmental Toxic Substances and Biological Macromolecules
(Rept. for 2 Oct 74-1 Oct 76)                    ~~	
Levy, George C.

Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Dept.  of Chemistry.


Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C.

PB-274 011/6 (NTIS);  EPA/600/1-77/045 (EPA)
EPA-803095 (EPA Contract Number)

Sep 77   96p
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 This  project  explored  the feasibility  of  developing  new  techniques   for
 evaluation  of  the  effects  of  environmental  toxic materials  on complex
 biopolymer  systems  using  high  sensitivity  Fourier  transform  nuclear
 magnetic  resonance (nrar)  spectroscopy. Commercial instrumentation available
 in 1974-75 did not possess adequate  sensitivity,   and thus  one  goal of  this
 project was to increase spectral sensitivity,  especially  for the  13C   and
 other nuclides having  low magnetogyric ratios.  Initially,   modifications to
 an existing Bruker HX-270 spectrometer provided   moderate   improvement   in
 sensitivity   for    13C   and   substantial   sensitivity  increase  for   15N
 observation.  During the second (last)  year  of this grant,   a new  instrument
 design was initiated.  Several  studies  were  begun  to elucidate the nature of
 chlorophenol   interactions in  liquids,  and when  incorporated into  lecithin
 bilayer membrane models.   Variable frequency  13C   spin  lattice   relaxation
 time   measurements  were   used  to   probe   cooperativity of  molecular chain
 dynamics  in some simple molecules and  in  two  complex  synthetic  polymers.  A
 new  theoretical   modification  involving a non-exponential  autocorrelation
 function  and  also  allowing for  multiple  independent  internal   rotations,
 allowed effective  analysis of  a  large  experimental  set.
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High-Resolution PCS (Polychlorinated biphenyls)  Analysis;  Synthesis and
Chromatographic Properties of All 209 PCS Congeners
(Journal article)

Mullin, M. D. ; Pochini, C. M. ; McCrindle, S. ; Romkes, M. ; Safe, S. H.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse He, MI.  Large Lakes Research
Station.

Guelph Univ.  (Ontario).  Dept.   of Chemistry.;  Texas A and M
Univ., College Station. Dept. of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.

PB84-213115 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-84-036 (EPA)

c!984   12p

Prepared in cooperation with ^uelph Univ.  (Ontario).  Dept.   of Chemistry,
and Texas A and M Univ.,  College Station.  Dept.   of Veterinary Physiology
and Pharmacology.
Pub. in Environmental  Science and Technology,  v!8  n6  p468-476 1984.
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 This  paper  reports  the  synthesis  and spectroscopic  properties of all  the
 mono-,    di-,   tri-,   tetra-,   penta-,   hexa-   and  heptachlorobiphenyls and
 completes the  synthesis  of  all  209  polychlorinated  biphenyls   (PCBs).    The
 retention  times  and  molar  response factors  of  the  209  PCBs were determined
 relative  to a  reference  standard,   octachloronaphthalene.    The  retention
 times  for   these  compounds  generally   increased  with increasing chlorine
 content,  and  it  was  apparent that  within a  series  of isoraers there was  an
 increase  in  retention   time   with increasing  meta and para  and decreasing
 ortho substitution.   By  use of  a  50-m narrow bore   fused  silica  capillary
 column  coated  with  SE-54,  it was possible to separate  187  PCB congeners,
 and only  11 pairs  of   compounds   were  not  fully resolved.    With   some
 additional   analytical   improvements,    isomer-specific PCB analysis can  be
 utilized  to determine the composition of  commercial  PCBs  and   accurately
 follow  the fate  and   distribution  of these  pollutants within the global
 ecosystem.  (Copyright (c) American  Chemical Society  1984.)
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Hydrocarbons  in  Sediments  and  Benthic  Organisms  from a Dredge Spoil
Disposal Site in RI Sound                         ~                "	
(Final rept.)
Boehm, Paul D. ; Quinn, James G.

Rhode Island Univ., Kingston. Graduate School of Oceanography.


Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett,  R.I.

PB-276 732/5 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-77/092 (EPA)
EPA-R-803415 (EPA Contract Number)

Nov 77   49p

It is the purpose of this study to investigate the  spatial  distribution
of  hydrocarbons  both in upper Rhode Island Sound surface sediments and in
the commercially important shellfish  from   the  area,    the  ocean  quahog
(Acartia  islandica).    In doing so,  an  attempt is made to distinguish the
regular  hydrocarbon  geochemistry  of Rhode  Island  Sound,    defined  by
background  hydrocarbon  distributions and  inputs from Narragansett Bay and
adjacent coastal areas,  from the input due  to mobilization of hydrocarbons
from  the  deposited  dredge spoil during the five years since the disposal
activity has ceased.
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Hydrocarbons,   Polychorinated Diphenyls,  and DDE in Mussels and Oysters
from the U.S. Coast -  1976-1978 - the Mussel Watch
(Technical rept.)

Farrington, John W. ; Risebrough, Robert W. ; Parker, Patrick L.  ; Davis,
Alan C.  ; de Lappe, Brock

Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA.


Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.;  Andrew  W.
Mellon Foundation, NY.

Oct 82   lllp

Also  pub.   as  Woods  Hole  Oceanographic Institution,  MA.  rept.  no.
WHOI-82-42.   Prepared in cooperation with California Univ.,   Bodega  Bay.
Bodega Marine Lab., and Texas Univ.  at Austin, Port Aransas. Marine Science
Inst. Sponsored in part by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, NY.

PB83-133371 (NTIS);  EPA-R-804215 (EPA Contract Number)

Mytilus edulis,  Mytilus californianus,  Crassostrea virginica and Ostrea
equestris were sampled at 90 to  100  stations  around  the  United  States
coastline  during  each  of  three  years  -  1976,  1977,  1978.  Data for
concentrations of PCB,  DDE,  total  hydrocarbons,  gas  chromatographically
unresolved complex mixture hydrocarbons, and selected aromatic hydrocarbons
are presented for most of the samples.
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 Identification  and  Analysis  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  and  Other
 Related Chemicals in Municipal Sewage Sludge Samples"
 (Final rept. 6 Dec 76-5 Jun 77 on Task 4)

 Erickson, Mitchell D. ; Pellizzari,  Edo D.

 Research Triangle Inst.,  Research Triangle  Park,  N.C.
 Environmental Protection Agency,   Washington,   D.C.
 Toxic Substances.

 PB-273 192/5 (NTIS);   EPA/560/6-77/021  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-1978 (EPA Contract Number)

 Aug 77   164p
                                                                        Office   of
 ABSTRACT
 Methods  were  developed  for  the  extraction, clean-up  and  GC/MS analysis of
 polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   and  related  chemicals  in  municipal  sludge
 samples.   Each of  the sludge  samples received  from nine  major United  States
 cities   was   processed   to  yield  a neutral  fraction and two  acid  fractions
 which were methylated with  dimethylsulfate and diazomethane,   respectively.
 Samples  were  cleaned up by  silica  gel  column chromatography.   A total of 35
 chlorinated compounds were  found in the full scan GC/MS  analysis,  including
 polychlorobiphenyls, polychloronaphthalenes, polychloroaniline,  polychloro-
 benzene  and DDE. Some chlorinated  compounds remain unidentified.
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 Identification of Chlorinated Insecticides in Fish for the Missouri Basin
 Region                                         ~~    ~~	

 Federal Water Quality Administration,  Cincinnati,  Ohio.  Advanced Waste
 Treatment Research Lab.

 PB-264 901/0

 1 Dec 70   20p

The Missouri Basin Region,  FWQA requested assistance for the analysis of
a  number  of  fish  samples  taken from the Nishnabotna River in Missouri.
Heptachlor, aldrin, heptachlor epoxide,  gamma chlordane,  dieldrin,  and DDT
and its metabolites DDE and ODD were identified in samples of muscle tissue
and  viscera from several species of fish taken from the  Nishnabotna River.
While dieldrin was the most abundant chlorinated insecticide  in almost  all
of  the samples,   it did not appear at abnormally high  levels,  and usually
occurred  in  amounts  three  to  four  times  greater    than   the   other
insecticides.
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Identification  of Hazardous Organir Chemicals in Fish from the Ashtabula
River, Ohio, and Wabash River. Indiana	'	
(Journal article^       ~        "	
Kuehl, Douglas W. ; Leonard,  Edward N.  ;  Welch,  Kenneth J   •   Veith
Gilman D.                                                       '        '

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.
PB81-165342 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-80-220 (EPA)

1980   9p
Pub.   in  Jnl.
P1238-1244 1980.
of Association of Official Analytical Chemists,  v63 n6
                  Composite fish samples from the Wabash River,  Indiana,  and the Ashtabula
                  River,  Ohio,  were analyzed by conventional pesticide procedures for PCBs,
                  DDTs, chlordane components,  and hexachlorobenzene.   Additional aliquots of
                  each  sample  were  processed  by  gel  permeation  chromatography and were
                  analyzed with gas chromatography-mass  spectrometry by using  both  electron
                  impact  and negative chemical ionization modes.   These analyses resulted in
                  the identification of a series of chlorinated  alkanes, chlorinated alkenes,
                  chlorinated  alkylamines  containing  2-5  carbons,    and   polychldrinated
                  styrenes  in  the  Ashtabula  River  sample,   and  a series of chlorinated
                  norbornenes, pentachlorobenzyl alcohol,  and pentachlorophenol  in the  Wabash
                  River sample.
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                  Identification  of  Organic Compounds in a Mutagenic Extract of a Surface
                  Drinking Water  by  a  Computerized  Gas  Chromatography/Mass  Spectrometry
                  System (GC/MS/COMT                  '       ~~	
                  (Journal article)
Coleman, W. Emile  ; Melton, Robert G.  ; Kopfler, Frederick  C.
Karen A.  ; Aurand, Theresa A.

Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.
PB81-165870 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-80-238 (EPA)

1980    15p

Pub. in Environmental Science and Technology, p576-588 May 80.
Barone,
ABSTRACT
The  organics  in  a  Cincinnati,   Ohio  drinking  water   sample   were
concentrated by a reverse osmosis (RO)  process.  The diethyl ether soluble
extract of the RO concentrate which proved to be mutagenic in studies using
the Ames test,  was partitioned into acid and base/neutral fractions.   The
unpartitioned  ethyl  ether  concentrate,   an  acid  and  methylated  acid
fraction,  the unpartitioned base/neutral extract,  and  five  base/neutral
eluants  from  a  silica  gel microcolumn were analyzed for the presence of
organics using a computerized gas chroraatography/mass  spectrometry  system
(GC/MS/COM)  equipped with glass capillary columns.   Analysis of individual
fractions indicated a predominance of polychlorinax-tid biphenyls (PCBs)  and
chlorinated  aromatics  in  the  second  base/neutral  partition  and  many
polynuclear  aromatics  (PNA)   in  the  fourth   base/neutral   partition.
Approximately  460  compounds  were  identified  in this tap water extract,
including 41 PNAs,   15 PCBs,  and a number of amines,  amides,   and  other
halogenated species.
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 Identification  of  Polychlorinated Blphenvls in the Presence of DDT-Type
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 National Environmental Research Center,   Cincinnati,   Ohio.   Analytical
 Quality Control Lab.

 PB-213 900/0 (NTIS);  EPA-R2-72-004 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-0082 (EPA Contract Number)

 Oct 72   66p

 Paper copy available from GPO $1.25 as EP1.23/2:72-004.


 Polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCB's)   interfere  with gas chromatographic
 analyses of DDT and related  compounds,   necessitating a  simple   indipendent
 method  for  PCB  determination.    The  purpose of  the present  study was  to
 determine the applicability  of  low  temperature  (77K)  luminescence   methods
 to     this    problem.     Basic    studies    included   documentation    of
 excitation/emission spectra  of  6  pesticides  (p,  p'  -  and o,p'-  DDE,   ODD,
 and  DDT),    7  PCB  isomers,   and  5  PCB   mixtures (Aroclors).   Although
 phosphorescence spectra of the  ODD  and   DDT   compounds   are   very   similar,
 possible  differences  in  lifetime  and polarization measurements  may aid  in
 differentiation.   Low  temperature luminescence  studies   in  various   binary
 mixtures  of   Aroclor  1254   and  p,   p'  -DDT  indicate  Aroclor 1254' may  be
 identified  and quantitated in   the  presence  of  DDT concentrations   100X
 greater.
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Identification  of
Near-Terra Concern
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Selected  Federal Activities Directed to Chemicals of
Environmental Protection Agency,
Substances.
               Washington,    D.C.   Office  of  Toxic
PB-257 494/5 (NTIS);  EPA/560/4-76/006 (EPA)

Jul 76   36p

This  Report  is intended to assist Federal agencies and other interested
organizations obtain current information on the on-going activities of  EPA
directed  to  selected  chemicals  of  near-terra  concern.   In addition to
identifying the principal EPA programs related  to  these  chemicals,   the
Report  also  includes  significant  activities of other organizations when
that information is available.
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Impact  of  High  Chemical  Contaminant Concentrations on Terrestrial and
Aquatic Ecosystems: A State-of-the-Art Review
(Final rept. Sep 82-Sep 83)
Thibodeaux, L. J.  ; Wolf, D. C.

Arkansas Univ., Fayetteville.
Davis,  M.
Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA.
PB84-220292 (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-84-075
EPA-R-810480 (EPA Contract Number)

Jul 84   120p
     (EPA)
The state-of-the-art of available methods for predicting the  effects  of
high  chemical  concentrations  on  the properties,  processes,  functions,
cycles,  and responses of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems was  reviewed.
Environmental  problems  associated  with  high chemical concentrations can
occur in soil and water at landfills;  landfarms;  spill sites;  and  sites
where chemicals were produced,  used,  stored,  or discarded.  Considerable
information is available on effects of trace chemical contaminants, such as
pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, chlorinated hydrocarbons,  and metal
ions,   in  the  respective ecosystems.   Predictive techniques are becoming
available to describe transport and  transformation  of  such  contaminants
and,   thus,   their  fate  and  distribution  in certain components of the
environment. Present predictive methods  and models that trace transport and
transformation of chemical species are based on 'natural1  soil  and  water
properties   such  as  density,   porosity,   infiltration,   permeability,
viscosity, hydrophobicity, and diffusivity.
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 Induction  of  Adenofibrosis  and  Hepatomas  of  the Liver in BALB/cJ Mice by
 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Aroclor~T2l4l	
 (Journal  Article)

 Kimbrough,  Renate  D.  ;  Linder, Ralph  E.

 Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Chamblee,  Ga.  Chamblee  Toxicology Lab.


 18 Apr  74   6p

 Pub. in Jnl. of  the National Cancer Inst.,  v53  n2  p547-772, Aug  74.
 Included  in  the  report, Journal  Articles on Toxicology.  Group  16   *PB-280
 830.  (Order as  PB-280  830 from  NTIS).

 Two groups of  50  BALB/cj  inbred  male  mice   were  fed   300  ppm  of a
 polychlorinated  biphenyl,  Aroclor 1254,   in the  diet for  11  and  6 months,
 respectively. The 6 months' feeding was followed by 5 months'  recovery. Two
 additional groups of 50 mice each were fed  plain chow.    All   22   surviving
 mice   fed   Aroclor  1254  for   11  months  had   greatly  enlarged  livers
 representing 25%  of their body weight,  whereas those fed the experimental
 diet  for 6 months only had slightly,   but  significantly,  enlarged livers.
 Adenofibrosis was observed in all 22 livers of  mice fed Aroclor  1254 for  11
 months but not in the  other groups. Of the  22 mice fed 300 ppm Aroclor 1254
 for 11 months, 9 had 10 hepatomas measuring 0.1-1.5 cm in diameter.  One of
 24 surviving mice fed  Aroclor 1254 for only 6 months,  followed by a .control
diet  for  5  months,    had a hepatoma 0.3  cm in diameter.  No controls had
hepatomas.
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 Industry  Views
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 Environmental Protection Agency,
 Substances.
                  Washington,    D.C.   Office  of  Toxic
 PB-255 899/7 (NTIS);   EPA/560/4-76/003  (EPA)

 Jun 76   41p

 Statements   presented   by  representative manufacturers  and users of PCB's
 and PCB containing products  at  meetings with   the   EPA   Administrator  have
 been  compiled.    Industry  outlines its plans  for  discontinuing the use of
 PCB's,   but  presents summarizations of  the  problems with the  phasing out of
 capacitor and  transformer  manufacture. The  report represents  a  consultative
                   step  in  meeting
                   products.
                    the   EPA   goal  of  banning   the  use  of  PCB's  in all  new
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                  Interactive  Effects  of  Aromatic Hydrocarbons,  Their Derivatives,   and
                  Heavy Metals in Marine Fish	
Gruger, Jr., Edward H.  ; Hawkes, Joyce W. ; Malins, Donald C.

National Marine Fisheries Service,  Seattle,  WA.  Northwest  and  Alaska
Fisheries Center.

Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office of
Research and Development.

PB 82-119561 (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-81-128 (EPA)

Jul 81   121p
ABSTRACT
Marine organisms living in environments containing  toxic  chemicals  are
often exposed simultaneously to many different classes of compounds,  which
collectively pose a different threat of toxicological effects than is posed
separately by the individual compounds.  The present research was  directed
toward elucidating the effect of xenobiotics which alter the metabolism and
toxicity of aromatic hydrocarbons by marine fish (salmon and flounder),  as
evinced through biochemical changes  and altered cellular  morphology.   The
xenobiotics  used  included  petroleum  aromatic hydrocarbons,  chlorinated
biphenyls, p-cresol, cadmium and lead.
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Interim  Guidelines for the Disposal/Destruction of PCBs and PCB Items by
Non-Thermal Methods                            " ~                  •——
(Rept. for Sep 80-Jul 81)

Sworzyn, E. M. ; Ackerman, D. G.

TRW, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA.


Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park
NC.

PB82-217498 (NTIS);  EPA-60/2-82-069 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3174 (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 82   177p
ABSTRACT
                  The  report  is  an  interim  resource and guideline document to help EPA
                  regional offices implement the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)   regulations
                  (40 CFR 761) for using non-thermal methods of destroying/disposing of PCBs.
                  The report describes and evaluates various alternative chemical,  physical,
                  and biological PCB removal  ind/or  destruction  technologies,    including:
                  carbon    adsorption;     catalytic   dehydrochlorination;     chlorinolysis;
                  sodium-based dechlorination;   photolytic  and  microwave plasma  desCruction;
                  catalyzed wet-air oxidation;   and activated sludge,   trickling  filter,   and
                  other bacterial methods.   The  alternative  technologies were  evaluated using
                  technical, regulatory, environmental impact,  economic, and energy criteria.
                  Because  the technologies  investigated are in various  stages  of  development
                  (only  sodium-based  dechlorination  is  available    commercially),     data
                  deficiencies  exist  and   good  engineering judgment was used to supplement
                  available quantitative information.  Of the technologies  evaluated,    many
                  show   potential for >90%   PCB  destruction  with minimum environmental  impact
                  and low-to-moderate economic   cost.   These  technologies  are:    catalytic
                  dehydrochlorination,    sodium-based  dechlorination,    and  photolytic   and
                  microwave plasma processes.
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 International   Study  of  'Artemia'   VIII.   Comparison of the Chlorinated
 Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals in Five Different Strains  of  Newly  HatTched
 'Artemia' and  a Laboratory-Reared  Marine  Fish~~
 (Book chapter)

 Olney,  Charles E.  ;  Schauer,  Paul  S.  ;  McLean,  Scott ; Lu,  You ;  Simpson
 Kenneth L.                                                               '

 Rhode Island Univ.,  Kingston.  Dept. of  Food  Science  and Technology.


 Environmental  Research Lab.,  Narragansett, RI.

 PB82-180472  (NTIS);   EPA-600/D-82-219 (EPA)
 EPA-R-803818 (EPA  Contract Number)

 1980    12P

 Pub.  in  The  Brine  Shrimp  'Artemia'. 1980. Volume  3.   Ecology,   Culturing,
 Use in  Aquaculture (Universa  Press, Wetteren, Belgium),  p343-352.

 Newly hatched  nauplii  of Artemia from Brazil, Australia,  Italy,   and  the
 United   States   (Utah   and  San  Pablo  Bay,   California)  were  analyzed  for
 chlorinated  hydrocarbons.  The Brazil and Australia  nauplii  contained  very
 low   levels  of  PCB and  chlorinated insecticides.   Italian nauplii  contained
 the highest  levels of  HCB,  BHCs and DDTs,  while  San   Pablo  nauplii  were
 highest   in  chlordanes,  dieldrin and  PCBs.  With the  exception of  188  ppb
 pp-DDT in Italy nauplii,  none of the residues exceeded  100  ppb  on  a   wet
 weight   basis.   Attempts  to  correlate  nauplii  residue   levels with  the
 survival  of  laboratory-reared marine fish and  crabs  disclose  no   obvious
 component(s)  which could totally account for the poorer performance of  the
 Utah and  San Pablo strains.  Twelve metals,   including copper,  lead,    and
 cadmium,   were  measured  by  atomic  absorption  and  neutron  activation
 analysis.
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Intrauterine   Exposure   of  Human  Newborns  to  PCBs  (Polychlorinated
Biphenyls); Measures of Exposure                                      "	

Jacobson, S. W. ;  Jacobson, J. L.  ; Schwartz, P.  M. ;  Feng, G. G.

Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. School  of Public Health.
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 Jun 84   33p

 The purpose of the present paper  is  two-fold:   (1)   to summarize  what   is
 known  about   the  pre-   and postnatal  effects of  an especially  ubiquitous
 chemical compound,  polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs);   and  (2)  to   examine
 empirically   some  of   the  linkages  proposed  in  an analytic  model of  PCB
 exposure in human infants.  The linkages  of  interest  are  those  between   the
 source of contamination and the exposure  of  mother  and infant.  The  present
 data are consistent  with the notion  that  PCBs  move  through  the  environment
 and  the  human body into systems which  may  potentially threaten  the infant
 both before and after  birth.   At  this  time it  is  not  clear  which  of these
 exposures—prenatal  (intrauterine)   or postnatal  (via  breast milk)—has  the
 greater impact on infant development.  While the  absolute quantity   of   PCB
 residues  is   substantially  lower   in cord  serum than in breast  milk,   the
 fetal organism is particularly vulnerable during  the  prenatal period.    One
 factor  that   has been overlooked in  this debate is  the size of  the fetus.
 When PCB exposure is calculated on the basis of body weight,  the  infant's
 prenatal exposure is substantial.
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Intrauterine  Exposure  of  Humans  to  PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)
Newborn Effects                          ~                        ~	
Fein, G. ; Jacobson, J. L. ; Jacobson, S. W. ; Schwarz, P.

Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. School of Public Health.
Wayne State  Univ.,   Detroit,   MI.   Dept.   of  Psychology.;
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

PB84-188887 (NTIS);   EPA-600/3-84-060 (EPA)
EPA-R-808520 (EPA Contract Number)

84   89p

Prepared in coooperation with Wayne State Univ.,  Detroit,   MI.   Dept.
Psychology.
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 The effect  of  low-level  chronic   exposure   to   polychlorinated  biphenyls
 (PCBs)   from   consumption  of   Lake  Michigan  fish was assessed in .pregnant
 women and their newborn  offspring.  Low  levels  of  PCBs remain in the  human
 body for some  time,  and  caused,  in  this  sample, decreases  in birth weight,
 head circumference,  and  gestational age  of  the  newborn.  PCBs  appeared to be
 transmitted to the  infants prior to birth  through  the  maternal serum,   and
 after  birth through breast  milk.  Behavioral deficiencies  were observed in
 the infants exposed  to PCBs  both in   autonomic immaturity  and  depressed
 responsiveness.
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                  Investigation  of  Chlorinated  and Nonchlorinated Compounds in the  Lower
                  Fox River Watershed                ~                       ~	'	—
                  (Final rept.)
Ball, Joseph  ; Priznar, Francis  ; Peterman, Paul

Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources,  Madison.  Water Quality Evaluation
Section.
                                                                     Great Lakes
Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Chicago,  IL.
National Program Office.

PB-292 818/2 (NTIS);  EPA/905/3-78/004 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-4186 (EPA Contract Number)

Sep 78   235p

This report concerns the existence,  source and fate of  chlorinated  and
non-chlorinated organic compounds in the Lower Fox River of Wisconsin.  Raw
and treated wastewaters, surface water,  seston,  snowmelt,  sediment,  fish
and  clams  were  sampled.  A total of 105 compounds were identified and an
additional 20 compounds were characterized  by  GC/MS.   Twenty  identified
compounds are on the U.S.  EPA Consent Decree Priority Pollutant List.  The
study shows PCBs and some other chloro-organics in effluents are reduced by
efficient suspended solids removal.  It  is possible,  but not proven,  that
some chloro-organics are formed by process or effluent chlorination. ' Clams
were found to rapidly bioaccumulate PCBs.  Fish fillet samples contained PCB
concentrations  up to 90 mg/kg.   Sediments  throughout most of the river were
found to be contaminated with PCBs. An extensive bibliography is included.
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  Investigation of Measuring Method of Prn ±n Gas Phase (Klso PCB Sokuteiho
  no Kento)                                                 •	

  Abe,  T.  ; Sone,  M.

  Environmental Protection Agency,  Research Triangle Park,  N.C.  Translation
  Services Section.

  PB-258  667-T  (NTIS);   EPA-TR-76-542  (EPA)

  Apr  74    lOp

  Trans, of Miyagi-Ken  Kogai  Gijutsu Senta  Hokoku (Japan) n2  P24-27  Apr  74.

  Polychlorobenzene  (PCB)    contents   in   the   exhausted   gas from  garbage
  combustion and in the  air were measured.   For  the  former,   the  exhaust   gas
  was   sucked   from  the  duct directly by  a pump and  passed  through two  mist
  traps which were  maintained at 0  and  -78  C and  through an n-hexane trap  at
  -78   C.    The  PCB  in  the  three traps  was pooled and  n-hexane was  separated
  from water by  a  fractionating   funnel   and   then   concentrated   by  a  KD
  concentrator,    purified   by fluorigel column,   and  finally analyzed by gas
  chromatography quantitatively and qualitatively.  Air was  sucked   by   high
  volume   air  sampler   for   24  hr  and  dust   collected on filter  paper was
  extracted  into 100 ml  of n-hexane for  4 or  5 hr.  This was concentrated  by
  KD   concentrator  to  5  ml  and  analyzed  by  gas  chromatography  after
  purification by fluorigel column.
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Iowa Department of Environmental Quality 1976-1977
(Annual rept)                   ~~      "   "

Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality, Des Moines.


1978   29p

See also PB-266 949.

 The  Iowa  Department of Environmental Quality's Annual Report for fiscal
 year 1976-77 is organized into three major program areas:  Air Quality  Land
 Quality and Water Quality.  Activities of  each area are reviewed along with
 goals   for  the  future.   The  Department's  organizational   structure and
 financial summary complete the report.
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 Kinetics   of   the   Reactions of  Naphthalene and  Blphenyl  with OH Radicals
 and  with  03 at 294  + or  -  1 K                      "	'	
 (Journal  article)

 Atkinson,  R.  ;  Aschmann, S. M.  ; Pitts, J. N.

 California  Univ., Riverside. Statewide Air Pollution Research Center.


 Environmental  Sciences Research Lab.,  Research  Triangle   Park
 NC.

 PB85-243921 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-84/325 (EPA)

 c!984   5p

 Pub. in Environmental Science and Technology 18, n2 pi 10-113  1984.

 Naphthalene  and  biphenyl  are  the  simplest  members of the polycyclic
 aromatic hydrocarbons and the  polyphenyls,   respectively.    In  addition,
 biphenyl  is   the  parent  compound of the chlorine and bromine substituted
 biphenyls.  However,  these bicyclic aromatics are of  a  sufficiently  low
 volatility  to  make experimental measurements of their gas phase reactions
 and atmospheric lifetimes and fates difficult.  In this work rate constants
 for  the  gas  phase  reactions  of OH radicals and 03 with naphthalene and
 biphenyl have been determined  under atmospheric conditions at 294 + or -  1
 K.   These  data  are discussed in terms  of the environmental lifetimes for
 these aromatic hydrocarbons and available  techniques  for the study  of  the
gas phase reactions  of low volatility organics are discussed.
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 Laboratory  Evaluation of  High-Temperature  Destruction of Polychlorinated
 Biphenyls and Related Compounds                  ~   ~	

 Duvall,  D. S. ;  Rubey,  W.  A.

 Dayton Univ., Ohio.  Research  Inst.


 Municipal Environmental Research  Lab.,  Cincinnati,  Ohio.

 PB-279 139/0 (NTIS)   EPA/600/2-77/228 (EPA)
 EPA-R-803540 (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Dec  77   74p

 A specialized laboratory   technique  incorporating a  two-stage  quartz
 system was used  for  determining the  thermal destruction properties of  PCB's
 and  related  compounds.  With this  system, a small sample was first converted
 to the gas phase,  then exposed to high-temperature destruction conditions.
 Critical  parameters  of   temperature  and  residence time  were  accurately
                  measured.   When  PCB's  were  exposed  for  one  second  to
                                                                 series  of
                  high-temperature air environments,  it was found that initial decomposition
                  occurred at approximately 640C; greater than 95%  molecular destruction was
                  obtained at 740C;  and 99.995%  molecular destruction was found  at  1000C.
                  Also,   it  was  determined  that  PCB's  (and  certain  related compounds)
                  thermally decompose to low molecular weight products, as yet unidentified.
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Lake  Michigan  Fish Consumption as a Source of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
in Human Cord Serum, Maternal Serum, and Milk
(Journal article)

Schwartz, P. M. ; Jacobson, S. W. ;  Fein, G. ;  Jacobson, J. L.  ;   Price,
H. A.                                                                   '

Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. School of Public Health.
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

PB84-101534 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-83-041 (EPA)
EPA-R-808520 (EPA Contract Number)
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 Pub. in American Jnl.  of Public Health,  v73 n3 p293-296 1983.
 Not available NTIS.

 Reported consumption of Lake Michigan  sport fish was examined in relation
 to  the  levels  of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  in biological samples
 provided by a sample of maternity patients. Fish consumption was correlated
 with PCB levels in maternal serum and  milk but  not  in  cord  serum.   PCB
 levels  in  serum  increased with age,   but were unrelated to social class,
 parity, or weight.  Women who breast fed consumed as much fish as women who
 did not and their maternal and cord sera PCB levels were similar.
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                   Levels   of   Polychlorinated   Biphenyls   in   Adipose  Tissue  of  the  General
                   Population  of  the  Nation                         ~~              ~~	
 AUTHOR            Yobs,  Anne  R.

 CORPORATE  SOURCE   Environmental  Protection Agency, Chamblee, Ga.

 REPORT NUMBER      PB-276-330/8   (NTIS)

 REPORT DATE        Apr 72    3p

 NOTE               pub. in Environmental Health Perspectives, nl p79-81, Apr  72.
                   Included  in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food and
                   Man, PB-276 326.  Order as PB-276 326 from NTIS.
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                  Polychlorinated  biphenyls have been found in measurable amounts in 31.1%
                  of  637  samples  of  human  adipose  tissue  collected  from  the  general
                  population  as  a  part  of the Human Monitoring Survey.  Sample collection
                  involved 18 States and the District of  Columbia.   Positive  samples  were
                  obtained from every State sampled.
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Light  Microscopy and Ultrastructure of Liver of Rats Fed Polychlorinated
Biphenyls~"'

Kimbrough, Renate D. ;  Linder, Ralph E. ;  Gaines, Thomas B.

Environmental Protection Agency,  Chamblee,  Ga.   Office  of  Pesticides
Programs.

PB-277 597/1  (NTIS)
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 Pub. in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 22(2) P315-316, Jun 72.
 Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.  Group 1   PB-277
 586.  Order as PB-277 586 from NTIS.

 Polychlorinated   biphenyls   (PCB)    are   widely  distributed  in  the
 environment.  Two PCB were fed to groups of 10 male and 10 female  weanling
 Sherman  strain  rats in their diet at levels of 0,  20,  100,  and 500 ppm
 Aroclor 1254 and 0, 20, 100, 500,  and 1000 ppm Aroclor 1260 for 8 mo.  The
 livers  of  all rats exposed to the Aroclors weighed more than those of the
 controls.   This difference was significant for all exposed male rats  (p  <
 0.025) and for the females fed 500 ppm of either compound.
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 Management  of Bottom Sediments Containing Toxic Substances,  Proceedings
 of the U.S.-Japan Experts' Meeting (5th) Held at New Orleans,  Louisiana~~on
 November 1979~~~

 Peterson,  Spencer A.  ;  Randolph,  Karen K.

 National Heart,  Lung, and  Blood Inst., Bethesda, MD.


 PB81-173825 (NTIS);   EPA-600/9-80-044  (EPA)

 Sep  80  277p

 See  also report  dated Jul  77,  PB-272 684.
ABSTRACT
This   report  is   the compilation  of  papers  presented  at  the  Fifth  United
States-Japan  Experts  Meeting  on  the  Management  of   Bottom   Sediments
Containing Toxic  Substances, one of the  10 identified  areas.
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Manual of Analytical Quality Control for Pesticides and Related Compounds
in Human and Environmental Samples    "         "                   ~	

Sherma, Joseph

Lafayette Coll., Easton, PA. Dept. of Chemistry.


Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC.
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 EPA-68-02-2474  (EPA  Contract Number)

 Apr  81    468p

 See  also  Jan  79, PB-298  711.
ABSTRACT
 This manual provides  the pesticide chemisu with a systematic  protocol  for
 the quality control of analytical procedures and the problems  that  arise in
 the analysis of human or environmental media.  It also serves  as  a  guide to
 the latest and most reliable methodology  available  for   the   analysis  of
 pesticide residues in these and other sample matrices. The sections dealing
 with  inter-   and  intra-laboratory  quality  control,  the  evaluation and
 standardization  of  materials  used,   and  the  operation   of   the   gas
 chromatograph  are intended to highlight and provide advice in  dealing with
 many problems which constantly plague  the  pesticide  analytical   chemist.
 Many  aspects  of  the  problem  areas involved in extraction and isolation
 techniques for pesticides  in  various  types  of  samples  are   discussed.
 Techniques  for  confirming the presence or absence of pesticides in sample
 materials are treated at some length.  This highly important  area   provides
 validation of data obtained by the more routine analytical procedures.  The
 gas chromatograph,   being  the  principal  instrument  currently   used  in
 pesticide analysis,  often requires simple servicing or troubleshooting.  A
 section addressing some of these problems is included.  Last,   but  by  no
 means  least  in importance,  is a short dissertation of the value  and need
 for systematic training programs for pesticide chemists.
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Manual of Analytical Quality Control for Pesticides and Related Compounds
in  Human and Environmental Samples.  A Compendium of Systematic Procedures
Designed to Assist in the Prevention and Control of Analytical Problems

Sherma, Joseph  ; Beroza, Morton

Lafayette Coll., Easton, PA. Dept. of Chemistry.


Association of Official Analytical Chemists,  Washington,  DC.;
Health  Effects Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park,  NC.  Environmental
Toxicology Div.

PB-298 711/3 (NTIS)  EPA/600/1-79/008 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2474  (EPA Contract Number)

Jan 79   A13p

Revision of report dated Feb 76,  PB-261 019.   Prepared  in  cooperation
with Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington, DC.
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 This  manual  provides  the  pesticide  chemist  with a systematic protocol for
 the quality  control of analytical procedures  and the problems that arise in
 the analysis of human or  environmental  media.   It also serves as a guide to
 the latest and  most reliable methodology available  for  the  analysis   of
 pesticide residues  in these  and  other sample  matrices. The sections dealing
 with   inter-   and   intra-laboratory quality  control,  the evaluation  and
 standardization  of  materials   used,    and  the  operation  of   the   gas
 chromatograph  are  intended  to highlight and  provide advice in dealing with
 many  problems which constantly plague   the  pesticide  analytical   chemist.
 Many   aspects  of  the problem   areas  involved in extraction and  isolation
 techniques for  pesticides  in various   types   of  samples  are discussed.
 Techniques   for  confirming  the  presence or absence of pesticides  in sample
 materials are treated  at  some length.   This highly important area   provides
 validation of data  obtained  by the  more routine analytical procedures.   The
 gas chromatograph,    being   the   principal  instrument  currently   used   in
 pesticide analysis,   often requires simple  servicing or troubleshooting.   A
 section  addressing  some of these  problems is  included.   Last,    but  by   no
 means  least  in  importance,  is  a  short dissertation of the value  and need
 for systematic  training programs  for pesticide  chemists.
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                  Maximum   Utilization   of   Water  Resources  in  a  Planned  Community:
                  Contributions of Refractory Compounds by a Developing Community
                  (Final rept. Sep 73-Dec 76)        ~~                    ~	
 Fisher, F. M.

 Rice Univ., Houston, TX. Dept. of Biology.


Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB81-112880 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-80-113 (EPA)
EPA-802433 (EPA Contract Number)

Aug 80   82p

See also PB80-116205.
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                  Water,  soil and biotic components from a natural drainage  system  in   the
                  Woodlands,   a developing community in Texas,  were assayed  for halogenated
                  compounds.  PCB's were highest during year one (about 350 ppb in   soil   and
                  animal  samples)   and diminished to 1/10 of those values during the  second
                  and  third years of study.  The highest residue values were  coincident  with
                  the   period   of  development  when  cut  and  fill  operations,   roadbed
                  construction,  and service installation were  being  effected.   Mirex   and
                  chlordane were found in soil, water, and organisms from the  drainage  system
                  around the golf course.  These were also observed compounds  in mosquitofish
                  collected from the same area.  Both compounds entered lakes  by storm  water
                  and/or  washed  in  by  returning  irrigation  water  from the golf course.
                  Organisms from  a  stream  which  received  storm  waters  from  the  lakes
                  contained less insecticide than the golf course sampling.
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Measurement   of   Fugitive   Atmospheric  Emissions  of  Polychlorinated
Biphenyls from Hazardous Waste Landfills"—
(Journal article)

Lewis, R. G.  ; Martin, B. E. ; Sgontz, D. L. ; Howes, J. E.

Battelle Columbus Labs., OH.
Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab.,
NC.
Research Triangle Park,
PB86-136215 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-85/243 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3745  (EPA Contract Number)

c!985   7p

Pub. in Environmental Science and Technology,  v!9 nlO p986-991 Oct 85.
Not available from NTIS.

Four landfills known  to  contain  large  quantities  of  polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs)  were monitored for atmospheric emissions:   Three of these
were uncontrolled and contained large  numbers  of  electrical  capacitors,
many of which were scattered on the surface and leaking PCB  askarel fluids!
The  other  is a state-of-the-art PCB waste landfill designed to exceed the
requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1978 (ToSCA)   for  PCB
disposal.   High  atmospheric  PCB  concentrations  were  measured  at  the
uncontrolled sites,  while air levels were at  or  near  background  at  the
ToSCA-designed  landfill.  PCBs were detected  at low levels  in gas vents at
the latter site.
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Measurement of PCB Emissions from ComhugMon Sources
(Final rept. Dec  76-Dec  78T	

Levins, P. L. ; Rechsteiner, C. E.  ; Stauffer, J. L.

Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA.
Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park
NC.

PB-293 360/4 (NTIS);  EPA/600/7-79/047 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2150 (EPA Contract Number)

Feb 79   90p
ABSTRACT
The report describes a  gas  chromatographic/mass  spectrometric  (GC/MS)
procedure  that  overcomes  problems  encountered  when using GC procedures
(previously used to determine polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)   in  solids
and water) on emissions from combustion sources. The GC/MS procedure, which
relies   on   selected   mass   scanning   in  restricted  regions  of  the
chromatograms,   was  developed  because  in  the  combustion  process  the
distribution pattern of the individual PCBs changes,  rendering invalid the
pattern  matching  approach  used  with  the  gas  chromatographic/electron
capture detection (GC/ECD) method.
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Measurement  of   Polycyclic Organic Materials and Other  Hazardous  Organic
Compounds  in Stack  Gases  -  State of the Art~
(Interim rept. Oct  76-Jan 77)

Jones,  Peter W.  ; Wilkinson, JoAnn E.  ; Strup, Paul E.

Battelle Columbus Labs., Ohio.
Environmental Sciences Research Lab.,
N.C.
                                                         Research Triangle  Park,
PB-274 013/2 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-77/202 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-2547 (EPA Contract Number)

Oct 77   71p

This  report  documents  and  reviews  state-of-the-art  methods  for the
measurement of polycyclic organic matter (POM)  and other hazardous organic
materials  which  are  present  in industrial stack emissions.  Measurement
methods for many hazardous compounds,  such as POM and  nitrosamines,   are
presented  and,   where specific methods have not been previously reported,
the sections dealing with  recommended  methods  provide  useful  guidance!
Individual  chapters  are  devoted to analytical methodology and stationary
source sampling methodology,  although an  effective  measurement  strategy
demands  input from each protocol.  An attempt is made to present a unified
approach to hazardous organic emission measurement so that  future  studies
may  benefit  through  more realistic intercomparisons and more precise and
accurate measurements.
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Menomonee   River   Pilot   Watershed
Recommendations'"
                                                          Study.
                                                 Volume
                                                                                 summary
 (Final rept. May 74-Dec 79)

 Chesters, Gordon ; Konrad, John G. ; Simsiman, G. V.

 Wisconsin Univ.-Madison. Water Resources Center.
 Environmental Protection Agency,   Chicago,
 National Program Office.
 PB81-209900 (NTIS);   EPA-905/4-79-020-A (EPA)  Dec 79
 EPA-R-005142 (EPA Contract Number)

 Dec.  '79 91P
                                             IL.    Great  Lakes


                                                       91p
 Prepared   in   cooperation   with  Wisconsin   Dept.    of Natural  Resources
 Madison,  and  Southeastern  Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission,  Waukesha.

 This  project  was  in  support of  the  U.S./Canada  Great  Lakes  water   quality
 agreement.  The  objectives  are described  under the  reference—Pollution  from
 Land  Use  Activities  Reference Group (PLUARG). This work was done under  Task
 C of  the  work plan.   Several special  study  areas within the Menomonee River
 Watershed were  sampled,  analyzed,  and  evaluated.  The water  quality   was
 measured, both  surface and  groundwater.  Air deposition was measured'to  see
 how the quality of atmospheric  inputs effected  the  water   quality  of   the
 surface runoff.
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                  Metals»	Pesticides.   and  PCBs;   Toxicities  to  Shrimp Singly and in
                  Combination                   "         ~•	s	
(Final rept.)

Nimmo, DelWayne R. ; Bahner, Lowell H.

Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
REPORT NUMBER     PB-268 681/4 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-76-070 (EPA)
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 1976   12p

 Pub.  in Estuarine  Processes;
 Estuary, vl,  p523-531  1976.
 Not available NTIS.
Uses,   Stresses  and  Adaptation  to  the
 The  objective  of  the  study was  to assess potential  deleterious  effects  of
 certain  toxicants,  singly and in combination,  to  penaeid  shrimp.  In  nature,
 these  shrimp   are  exposed to combinations of  toxicants from  industrial and
 municipal  out-falls,   from   agricultural  runoff  or   from  dredge-and-fill
 operations.  The  combined toxicities of methoxychlor and  cadmium  to  penaeid
 shrimp,  Penaeus duorarum,  were either independent  or  additive,   and varied
 with  the  method(s)   of bioassay.  Conclusions were based on  the  results of
 10-, 25-  and  30-day  bioassays  conducted with  the toxicants added  singly or
 in   combination   to   flowing  water  of  constant salinity and  temperature.
 Cadmium,   but  not methoxyclor,  was accumulated by  shrimp and  methoxychlor
 appears  to  influence  the processes of accumulation or loss of cadmium  from
 tissues  of shrimp.
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Method  Development  for Determination of Polychlorinated Hydrocarbons in
Municipal Sludge~"~	
(Final rept.)

Rodriquez, Charles F. ; McMahon,  William A. ;  Thomas, Richard E.

Southwest Research Inst., San Antonio, TX.


Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB82-23A071 (NTIS);  EPA-600/4-82-035 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2606 (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 82   72p

This report describes the work performed  and   the  conclusions  obtained
from  a  study  on  the  development  of a method for analysis of municipal
sewage sludge for chlorinated pesticides and   biphenyls.    The  methodology
developed  consists  of  extraction  of   the   polychlorinated  compounds  by
liquid-liquid partitioning,   cleanup by  removal  of some  interferences on   a
liquid  chromatographic column and by precipitation of sulfur with mercury,
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                   concentration  by  evaporation  of   the   extracting  solvent,    detection  and
                   quantification by electron  capture  gas chromatography,   and  confirmation of
                   identity  by  gas chroraatography/mass spectrometry.  The methodology  developed
                   was   determined   to   provide   a   sound  basis   for  the   determination   of
                   polychlorinated biphenyls and  organochlorine pesticides  in municipal  sewage
                   treatment facilities.   The  detection limit attained by application  of  the
                   methodology  to a  number of  different sludge and  3  to  15  microgram  per  gram
                   dry   sludge  for   the  mu.lticomponent  polychlorinated formulations studied
                   chlordane, toxaphene, and Arochlor  1260.                                   '
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 Method   Development   for  Determination of  Polychlorinated  Hydrocarbons  in
 Municipal  Sludge                "      "                     '	—
 (Final  rept.)

 Rodriguez, Charles F.  ; McMahon, William A.  ; Thomas,  Richard  E.

 Southwest  Research Inst.,  San  Antonio,  TX.


 Municipal Environmental Research Lab.,  Cincinnati, OH.

 PB80-198401 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-80-029  (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2606  (EPA Contract Number)

 Mar 80   75p

 The method provides a procedure for analysis of pesticides and  PCB's   in
 municipal sludge.  The method includes  extraction by a centrifuge technique
 of the chlorinated compounds from  the  sludge  matrix;   clean-up  of  the
 extract to remove interferences by sulfur precipitation as mercury sulfide
 and  by  gel  permeation  of  florisil chromatography;   quantitation of the
 chlorinated  compounds  by   an   electron   capture   detector   with   GC
 chromatrography;    and   confirmation  of  the  chlorinated  compounds  by
 GC/MS/computer.  The   method  provides  confirmation  of  single  component
 pesticides  at  0/3  rag  of  pesticide  per Kg of sludges.   The recommended
extracting solvent is 15% raethylene chloride, 2% acetone and 83% hexane.
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 Methodology  for  Measurement  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  in Ambient Air
 and Stationary Sources  - A Review''
 (Final  rept.)

 Margeson,  John H.
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,   N.C.
                  Quality  Assurance  Branch.
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 PB-269  350/5  (NTIS);  EPA/600/4-77/021 (EPA)

 Apr  77    39p

 The   state   of   development   of   methodology   for   measurement   of
 polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs)  in ambient air and stationary sources was
 reviewed.   The most promising method for ambient air measurements involves
 collection of PCBs  on  polyurethane  foam,   extraction  with  an  organic
 solvent,  removal of interferences by colum chromatography, and confirmation
 and  analysis  by  electron-capture  gas  chromatography.   Quantitation by
 perchlorination of PCBs to decachlorobipheny (DCB)  is the  most  promising
 quantitation  technique, but the procedure has not yet been perfected to the
 points  are  quantitatively converted to DCB.  Perfection of this technique
 should allow for significant improvement in the quality of ambient PCB data
 being generated. Source and ambient methods differ mainly in sampling. Work
 on methodology fo- stationary sources is in the early stages of development
 and futher investigations are needed. The report contains 56 references.
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Methods  for  Determining  the  Polychlorinated  Biphenyl  Emissions from
Incineration and Capacitor and Transformer Filling Plants
(Final rept.)

Haile, Clarence L. ;  Baladi,  Emile

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City,  Mo.
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 Environmental  Monitoring and Support  Lab.,    Research  Triangle
 Park,  N.C.

 PB-276 745/7  (NTIS);   EPA/600/4-77/048  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-1780 (EPA Contract Number)

 Nov 77   94p

 Described  are  methods   to   measure  the   polychlorinated  biphenyl  (PCB)
 emissions from the  stacks of municipal  waste,  industrial  waste,   and  sewage
 sludge incinerators and  from capacitor  and  transformer  filling  plants.   The
 PCB emissions  from  the incineration plants  are collected  by impingement  in
 water   and  adsorption on Florisil.   The samples  are  extracted  with  hexane,
 concentrated  through  evaporation  of the solvent,   perchlorinated,  and   the
 polychlorinated   biphenyl content  measured   as  the  decachlorinated  isomer
 using  a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame  ionization   detector.    The
 PCB emissions  from   the capacitor  and   transformer  filling   plants  are
 collected directly  on Florisil,   extracted   with hexane   and   quantified
 against the appropriate  Aroclor using a gas chromatograph.  The  methods were
 developed  from   laboratory   studies  and field  tested  at nine  incineration
 plants and  two transformer filling plants.
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Methods of Analysis for By-Product PCBs-Literature Review and Preliminary
Recommendations"               ~~          "             '             •	
(Interim rept. no. 1, Mar-Apr 82)

Erickson, Mitchell D. ; Stanley, John S.

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.


Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic
Substances.

PB83-126573 (NTIIS);   EPA-560/5-82-005 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-5915 (EPA Contract Number)

12 Oct 82   138p

See also PB83-127696.
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 A review  of  the  literature on polychlorinated biphenyl  (PCB)  analysis  and
 recommendations   for   methods   to  determine  by-product  PCBs in  commercial
 products  and other  matrices  is  presented.   This   report  was  prepared   to
 assist  EPA in formulating a  rule regulating by-product  PCBs.   The published
 literature  on  PCB analysis   is  critically  reviewed.    Several  hundred
 references  are   cited in   a   bibliography.  The  review  if subdivided into
 extraction,    cleanup,   determination,   data  reduction,     confirmation,
 screening,    quality   assurance,   and  by-product  analysis  sections.   The
 determination section  includes  TLC,  HPLC,  GC (PGC and CGC),   GC detectors
 (ECD,   FID,   HECD,  EIMS,  and  other MS)  and nonchromatographic  analytical
 methods (NMR,  IR, electrochemistry, NAA, and RIA). Techniques  applicable  to
 analysis  of  commercial products,  air,  and water  for by-product   PCBs   are
 discussed.   The  final  section of this report presents a recommended  overall
 primary analytical  scheme.
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Methods/Materials  Matrix  of  Ultimate  Disposal  Techniques for Spilled
Hazardous Materials
(Final rept.  15 Feb 77-7 Jul 80)

Mercer, B. W.  ; Dawson, G. W. ; McNeese, J. A. ; Baker, E. G.

Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA.


Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati,  OH.

PB85-116853/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-84/170 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-2494 (EPA Contract Number)

Oct 84   130p

A study was undertaken to evaluate conventional and novel methods for the
ultimate disposal of spilled or released  hazardous  substances.   Disposal
methods  studied include incineration,  pyrolysis,   landfilling,  fixation,
biological treatment,  and chemical treatment.   Applications of and problems
associated  with  each  of  these  disposal methods are discussed.  Special
emphasis is given to  spills  of  highly  toxic  and  persistent  hazardous
materials. An annotated matrix was prepared to provide a full assessment of
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                   conventional   disposal  options  for  each  class  of  hazardous material  and  for
                   mixtures  thereof.    The  hazardous  materials  are  grouped  according   to
                   physical/chemical  properties   and   placed   in juxtaposition with  the form
                   (liquid,  sludge)  or composition   of  the   spill  residue  containing   the
                   hazardous  material  (e.g.,  mixtures  with  water,  grass,  sand,  debris    etc.)
                   The  disposal  options  are priority-ranked for each given set  of  conditions.
                   The   annotation   describes each disposal option and evaluates the influence
                   of spill-situation  parameters  on   the   disposal  method  with  regard   to
                   effectiveness, cost,  safety,  availability of  equipment and  materials,   and
                   short  and  long-term hazards. Deficiencies in conventional  disposal methods,
                   such as  secured  landfills,  are identified.    An  amended   matrix,   which
                   supplements the  matrix  based solely on conventional methods,  includes novel
                   disposal methods  that show strong potential  for filling some  of  the  gaps  in
                   existing disposal technology.
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                  Microeconomic Impacts of the Proposed  'PCB Ban Regulations
                  (Final task rept.)
Westin, Robert  ; Fourt, Louis  ; Berkey, David  ; Woodcock, Bruce

Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.
Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.
Planning and Management.

PB-281 881/3 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-77-035 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-4771 (EPA Contract Number)

16 May 78   147p
                                                                       Office of
ABSTRACT
This report summarizes the estimated economic  impacts  of  the  PCB  Ban
Regulations which are being proposed to implement Section 6(e) of the Toxic
Substances Control Act.
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 Microeconomic  Impacts  of  the Proposed  Marking and Disposal Regulations
 for PCBs.   (Final Report)'

 Versar, Inc.
 Environmental Protection Agency,   Washington,   D.C.
 Toxic Substances.

 PB-267 833/2 (NTIS);   EPA/560/6-77/013   (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA Contract  Number)

 26 Apr 77   18Ap
                                                                        Office  of
 ABSTRACT
 This   report  summarizes  the estimated economic  impacts  of  the  marking and
 disposal  regulations  for PCBs which  are being proposed   in  fulfillment   of
 the requirements  of Section 6(e)  of the Toxic  Substances  Control  Act.   The
 scope  of  this  analysis included estimates of the   quantities   of   PCBs   and
 equipment   containing    PCBs  which  will  be  affected   by   the   proposed
 regulations,  the  present  and required future availability,  feasibility,  and
 costs  of  the  required PCB disposal  facilities,    the   secondary   costs   of
 controlled disposal including storage,  recordkeeping,   and  transportation,
 and the costs  of  satisfying the various marking requirements.  The economic
 analysis  included estimates of the additional costs of  complying with these
 regulations  as   a function of year and economic sector.   The  analysis also
 considered the possible  economic effects of these  costs  on  price  levels,
 investment requirements,  and employment. Finally,  the effects  of compliance
 on  energy requirements and on the availability of strategic materials were
 estimated.
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Micromethods  for Toxic Residue Screening by Negative Chemical lonization
Mass Spectrometry       "                      "                      •	
(Journal article)
Kuehl, Douglas W. ; Whitaker, Michael J.  ;  Dougherty, Ralph C.

Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Dept. of  Chemistry.


Environmental Reseach Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

PB81-126583 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-80-086 (EPA)
EPA-R-8063340010  (EPA Contract Number)

1980   8p
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 Pub. in Analytical Chemistry 52, p935-94Q 1980.
 ABSTRACT
  Methods were developed  for  the  analysis  of  polychlorinated  chemical
  residues  found  in  milligram  quantities  of  biological samples.  Sample
  preparation by micro-continuous liquid-liquid extraction steam distillation
  or by micro gel-permeation chroraatography gave sufficiently  clean  residue
  extracts for negative chemical ionization analysis.  With these techniques
  chemicals such as chlorophenols and chlorobiphenyls have been confirmed  in
  human  adipose samples as small as 12.5 mg.   These methods make it possible
  to screen less than 1-g samples of biological substrates for  contamination
  with persistant toxic substances at part-per-billion levels.
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 Mobile   System   for  Extracting  Spilled  Hazardous  Materials  from Excavated
 Soils                           ~~   ~  "               ~	
 (Final  rept.  Dec 76-Apr  82)
 Scholz,  R.  ;  Milanowski,  J.

 Rexnord,  Inc., Milwaukee, WI.
Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

PB84-123637 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-83-100 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2696   (EPA Contract Number)

Oct 83   93p
ABSTRACT
Laboratory tests were conducted with three separate  pollutants  (phenol,
arsenic  trioxide,  and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's)  and two soils'of
widely different characteristics (sand/gravel/silt/clay and  organic  loam)
to  evaluate  techniques  for  cleansing soil contaminated with released or
spilled hazardous materials.  The tests show that  scrubbing  of  excavated
soil  on  site  is  an  efficient  approach  for  freeing  soils of certain
contaminants but that the effectiveness depends on the washing fluid (water
+  additives)  and on the soil composition and particle size  distribution.
Based  on  the test results,  a full-scale,   field-use system was designed,
engineered,  fabricated,  assembled,  and briefly tested;  the unit is  now
ready for field demonstrations.
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 Modification  and  Evaluation of a High-Volume Air Sampler for Pesticides
 and Semivolatile Industrial Organic Chemicals                       '.	
 (Journal article)

  Lewis, Robert G. ;  Jackson,  Merrill D.

  Health Effects  Research Lab.,  Research  Triangle  Park,  NC.


 PB82-246828 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-81-355 (EPA)

 9 Nov 81   5p

 Pub.  in Analytical Chemistry, v54  n3 p592-594 Mar  82.

 Previously  we reported  the  development and evaluation   of   a   high-volume
 air  sampler   for pesticides   and  other  semivolatile industrial organic
 chemicals  (1).   This  sampler  has  proved  useful   for   monitoring  airborne
 pesticides     associated    with   agricultural    applications   (2)    and
 polychlorinated  biphenyl  emissions  from  incineration   and  spill   cleanup
 processes  (3) Since  our  initial publication,  the sampling system  has  been
 improved through  redesign of  the collection module for  more  efficient   and
 versatile   use.   The   new  module  accoraodates a reusable  sorbent cartridge
 which  can be  extracted  intact for  chemical analysis. Both  polyurethane  foam
 (PUF)   and  granular sorbents  can be  employed  for sampling  air at  flow rates
 of  200-250 L/min.  This  correspondence describes  the collection  module  and
 reports  results of studies  conducted  to improve sampling   efficiencies   for
 more volatile compounds.
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Molten Salt Destruction of HCB (Hexachlorobenzene) and Chlordane -  Bench
and Pilot Scale Tests
(Final rept.)

Yosim, S. J. ; Kellogg, L. G. ;  Sudar, S.

Rockwell International, Canoga Park,  CA.  Energy Systems Group.


Industrial Environmental Research Lab.-Cincinnati,  OH.

PB84-246354 (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-84/148 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3014  (EPA Contract Number)

Sep 84   143p
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 A research test program to demonstrate  the  destruction  of  chlorinated
 materials  by the Molten Salt Destruction (MSD)  process was conducted.  In
 this process,  combustible material and  air  are  continuously  introduced
 beneath the surface of a sodium carbonate-containing melt at 900-1050C  Any
 acidic  gases  such  as HC1 produced from chlorinated organic compounds are
 neutralized and retained in the melt. The chlorinated materials tested were
 solid hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and liquid chlordane.  The HCB was a simulant
 for  PCBs  and  the  chlordane  was  representative  of  liquid chlorinated
 industrial wastes.   The overall objective of the test series was to provide
 molten  salt  process  performance  data  and  to challenge the molten salt
 process limits for  adequate waste destruction.   The  program  consisted  of
 bench-scale and pilot-scale tests.  Both destruction efficiencies (DE)  and
 destruction and removal efficiencies (ORE)  were determined.   The  federal
 standards  for thermal process destruction of PCBs  of 99.9999%  destruction
 and 99.99%  destruction for halogenated organics such as chlordane were met
 in both the bench-scale and pilot-scale tests.
TITLE
AUTHOR
                  Monitoring  for  Polychlorinated  Biphenyl Emissions from an Electrolyte
                  Capacitor Disposal Project~	
                  (Field project rept.)
                  Rodes, Charles E.  ; Jackson, Merrill D.  ; Lewis, Robert G.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.,  Research Triangle Park   NC
                  Environmental Monitoring Branch.

IEPORT NUMBER     PB-284 378/7 (NTIS);  EPA/600/4-78-025 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       May 78   23p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
                  Prepared  in  cooperation  with  Health  Effects Research Lab.
                  Triangle Park, N.C. Environmental Toxicology Div.
                                                                 Research
Three different air sampling methods were used simultaneously to  monitor
for   PCB  emissions  arising  from  a  pilot  disposal  project  involving
electrolytic capacitors.  Analytical results  indicated  that  the  primary
polychlorinated  biphenyl  material  was  Aroclor  1242,  and that airborne
concentrations inside the building housing the grinders exceeded 5mg/cu  m.
The  PCB  air concentrations outside the building at a distance of 9 m were
typically <1.0 microgram/cu m.   Measurements made with one  low-volume  and
two high-volume air samplers are compared.
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                  Monitoring of Trace Constituents During PCS Recovery Dredging Operations
                  Duwamish Waterway                     '           '                 "	
Blazevich, Joseph N.  ;  Gahler,  Arnold R.   ;  Vasconcelos,  George  J.
Rieck, Robert H.  ; Pope, Stephen V. W.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Seattle,  Wash.  Surveillance and Analysis
                  Div.
REPORT NUMBER

REPORT DATE

ABSTRACT
PB-275 282/2 (NTIS);  EPA/910/9-77/039 (EPA)

Aug 77   156p

This report describes the monitoring program conducted after a  spill  of
255  gallons of transformer fluid,  Aroclor 1242,  occurred in the Duwamish
River in Seattle,  Washington .   A detailed evaluation is presented of data
acquired  prior  to,   during,   and after recovery operations.  An initial
recovery effort conducted by EPA resulted in a 30 percent  removal  of  the
PCB. The Dept. of Defense,  acting through the Corps of Engineers,  removed
the remaining Aroclor  using  a   Pneuma  dredge.    This  removal  operation
increased the total PCB recovered to approximately 92 percent.  The release
of pollutants from  sediments  during  dredging  could  be  only  partially
predicted  by  use of the elutriate test  and evaluation of the interstitial
water.
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Morphological  Changes  in  Livers of Rats Fed Polychlorinated Biphenyl
Light Microscopy and Ultrastructure                                ~—
Kirabrough, Renate D. ;  Linder, Ralph E. ;  Gaines, Thomas B.
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Chamblee,  Ga.   Office  of  Pesticides
                   Programs.
 REPORT NUMBER     PB-279 729/8  (NTIS)
 REPORT DATE

 NOTE
28 Apr 72   12p

Pub.  in Arch Environ Health,  v25 p354-364, Nov 72.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.  Group 9   PB-279
718.   Order as PB-279 718 from NTIS.
 ABSTRACT
                   Male  and  female  Sherman strain rats were fed polychlorinated biphenyls
                   Aroclor 1260 and Aroclor  1254  at  0,   20,   100,   500 and 1,000 ppm in  their
                   diet.  Rats  received the dietary levels for eight months.   Light microscopic
                   changes consisted of hypertrophy  of  the liver   cells,    inclusions  in  the
                   cytoplasm,  brown pigment  in Kupffer  cells, lipid accumulation,  and,   at  the
                   higher dietary  levels, adenofibrosis.  Ultrastructural  changes of the livers
                   of  exposed  animals  consisted of an  increase in  smooth  endoplasmic reticulum
                   and atypical mitochondria.   Lipid vacuoles were  occasionally  surrounded   by
                   concentric   membranes.  The epithelial component of adenofibrosis consisted
                   of  goblet cells  and cells  that  resembled  the  epithelium  which  lines   the
                   bile   ducts. In general,   the  effect  of  Aroclor 1254  on  the  liver was more
                   pronounced  than  that  of Aroclor 1260.
TITLE
                  Mussel Watch: Intercomparison of Trace Level Constituent Determinations
                  (Journal article)                 '   "                 "	
AUTHOR            Galloway, W. B. ; Bowen, V. T. ; Goldberg, E.  D.  ;  Laseter,  J.  L.  •
                  Martin, J. H.                                                           '

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab., Narragansett, RI.

SPONSOR           Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,  MA.;  Scripps Institution
                  of Oceanography, La Jolla,  CA.;  New Orleans Univ., LA.; Moss Landing Marine
                  Labs. , CA.

REPORT NUMBER     PB84-213099 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-157 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       c!983   18p
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 ABSTRACT
 Also pub.  as Woods Hole Oceanographic  Institution,  MA.  Contrib. No. 5002.
 Prepared  in  cooperation  with  Scripps Institution of Oceanography,   La
 Jolla,  CA.;  New Orleans Univ.,  LA.  and  Moss  Landing Marine Lab., CA.
 Not available from NTIS.

 The U.S.  National  Mussel   Watch   Program   initially  used  split-sample
 analyses for interlaboratory quality control purposes.   These indicated the
 possibility  of interlaboratory  analytical discrepancies as well as problems
 in the  split-sample technique itself.   For the  third year of  the  program,
 two  mussel   homogenates    were   produced   to   serve   as  intercomparison
 samples—one for metals and  organics,   the other  for  radionuclides.    The
 results obtained using these horaogenates are encouraging in that generally
 good agreement is seen  among analyses   done   by   several  labs   in  diverse
 pollutant  classes.   (Copyright  (c)   Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
 1983.)                                                                    y
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                  National  Conference on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (November  19-21
                  Chicago,  Illinois)"
                                                                     1975,
Ayer, Franklin A.

Research Triangle Inst.,
Technology Applications.
Research  Triangle  Park,   N.C.   Center  for
Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office of
Toxic Substances.; Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.;  Department
of Health,  Education,  and Welfare,  Washington,  D.C.;  Department of the
Interior, Washington, D.C.

PB-253 248/9 (NTIS);   EPA/560/6-75-004 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-2928 (EPA Contract Number)

Mar 76   469p

Prepared in cooperation with Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.,
Department of Health,  Education,  and Welfare,   Washington,    D.C.,   and
Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.

The  objectives of the conference where to bring together the  latest data
and best available expertise to  help clarify the problems  associated  with
the manufacture,  use and disposal of PCBs ... help assess the  effectiveness
of  steps  taken  to reduce the  problems associated with PCBs ...  provide a
platform  for  interested  parties   to  present  previous  neglected   data
concerning PCBs ... help clarify the feasibility and  complications of steps
to reduce the problems associated with PCBs.
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 National  Dioxin  Study Tier 4 -  Combustion Sources:  Initial Literature
 Review and Testing Options                              "	—
 (Final rept.)"

 Miles, A.  J.  ;  Williams, J.  A.

 Radian Corp., Research  Triangle  Park,  NC.


 Environmental Protection Agency,   Research  Triangle  Park,    NC.
 Office of  Air Quality Planning and Standards.

 PB85-216166/XAB  (NTIS);   EPA/450/4-84/014B  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3513  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Oct  84  221p

 See  also PB85-172336.

 The  objective  of Tier  4 of  the National Dioxin Study is to determine if
 combustion sources emit  significant amounts of dioxins to  the  atmosphere
 The  literature  review  was performed prior to the initiation of the Tier 4
 dioxin emissions test program.  The purpose of the literature review was to
 summarize  the  existing  dioxin emissions data base for combustion sources
 and  to develop a list of candidate source categories for the test  p'rogram
 The  literature review presents a summary of the available dioxin emissions
data and discusses  factors  affecting  dioxin  emissions  from  combustion
 sources. A preliminary ranked list of source categories recommended for the
Tier 4 test program is presented, along with an overview of the recommended
 testing approach. A tabular summary of the dioxin emissions data base and a
comprehensive  reference  list are included as appendices.
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                   NATO-CCMS Pilot Study on Disposal  of  Hazardous Wastes.
                   Treatment. Project Leader:  Federal Republic of Germany"
                   (Final rept)'
                                                         Project:  Thermal
 CORPORATE SOURCE  NATO Committee  on the  Challenges  of  Modern  Society,  Brussels (Belgium).

 REPORT NUMBER     PB82-114521  (NTIS);  NATO/CCMS-118
 REPORT DATE

 ABSTRACT
 23 Mar 81   183p

 The report   focuses   on  the   incineration   of   hazardous  waste  in  the
 participating countries —  The  situation in general;   details of hazardous
 waste incineration,   co-incineration   of  hazardous  wastes  with  domestic
 refuse,   hazardous   waste as  a  fuel  substitute  in the cement manufacturing
 industry,  incineration of selected   wastes   (PCB,  mineral  oil  wastes),
 incineration  of  hazardous wastes at sea,   research  and development,   and
 conclusions and  recommendations  of the study.
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ABSTRACT
 Net  Atmospheric  Inputs  of  PCBs  to  the  Ice  Cover  on  Lake  Huron
 (Journal  article)

 Murphy, T.  J.  ;  Schinsky, A. W.

 De Paul Univ., Chicago,  IL.


 Environmental Research  Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-245687 (NTIS);  EPA-xxx/xx-83/244
 EPA-R-805 325  (EPA Contract Number
 Data missing

 83   8p

 Pub. in Jnl. of Great Lakes Research 9, nl p92-96 1983.
 Not available from NTIS.

This  report  describes  the  first  measurements  of the net atmospheric
deposition of PCBs to the ice cover of a body of water.  The net deposition
of PCBs includes the wet, dry,  and vapor deposition,  less any evaporation.
The measurements were made on ice cores collected from the  frozen  surface
of Lake Huron in the ice seasons of 1978 and 1979. Intrusions of lake water
into  the accumulated deposition layer of ice and snow were not encountered
in these studies. Such intrusions,  however, have complicated other attempts
to use this method.  Possible reasons for not  encountering  them  in  this
study are discussed. (Copyright  (c)  International Assoc.  Great Lakes Res
1983.)
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TITLE             Organic Analyses in Water Quality Control Programs - Training Manual

AUTHOR            Feldmann, Charles

CORPORATE SOURCE  National Training and Operational Technology Center, Cincinnati, OH.

REPORT NUMBER     PB81-124414 (NTIS);   EPA-430/1-80-011  (EPA)

REPORT DATE       Nov 80   209p

NOTE              Supersedes PB-297 713.
ABSTRACT
A lecture/laboratory manual dealing with the analysis of selected organic
pollutants. Intended for use by those having little or no experience in the
field,   but having one year (or equivalent)  of college organic chemistry,
and  having  basic  laboratory  skills  (volumetric  glassware,   titration
assemblies, analytical and trip balances).  Topics include dissolved oxygen,
biochemical oxygen demand,  ammonia,  nitrates,  nitrites,  carbon analysis
chemical oxygen demand,   surfactants,   oil  and  grease  phenolics,    gas
chromatography, and polychlorinated biphenyls.
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 Organic Analyses  in Water  Quality  Control  Programs;  Training Manual

 Feldmann,  Charles
 CORPORATE  SOURCE   National Training and Operational Technology Center, Cincinnati,  OH.

 REPORT  NUMBER      PB-297  713/0  (NTIS);  EPA/430/1-78/012  (EPA)

 REPORT  DATE        Aug  78   212p
 NOTE

 ABSTRACT
 Supersedes  PB-279  547.  See also PB-297 714.

 The  lecture/laboratory  manual deals with the analysis of  selected  organic
 pollutants.   It  is  intended  for use by those having  little or no experience
 in the  field,  but  having one year  (or  equivalent)   of  college   organic
 chemistry,  and having basic  laboratory skills such as volumetric glassware,
 titration   assemblies,   analytical  and  trip  balances.   Topics   include
 dissolved oxygen,   biochemical oxygen demand,  ammonia,   nitrates,    carbon
 analysis,   chemical oxygen demand,  surfactants,  oil and grease phenolics,
 gas  chromatography, and polychlorinated biphenyls.
TITLE             Organic Analyses in Water Quality Control Programs. Training Manual

CORPORATE SOURCE  National Training and Operational Technology Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-279 547/4 (NTIS);  EPA/430/1-77/014 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       Dec 77   193p
NOTE

ABSTRACT
Supersedes PB-261 260, PB-261 318, PB-224 212 and PB-238 893.

A  lecture/laboratory  manual deals with the analysis of selected organic
pollutants.  It is intended for use by those having little or no experience
in  the  field,   but  having  one year (or equivalent)  of college organic
chemistry,  and  having  basic  laboratory  skills  (volumetric  glassware,
titration  assemblies,   analytical  and  trip  balances).   Topics include
dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia,  nitrates,  nitrites,
carbon  analysis,   chemical  oxygen  demand,   surfactants,   oil and grease
phenolics, gas chromatography, and polychlorinated biphenyls.
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 Organic  Compounds  Near  Dumpsites  in  Niagara  Falls,  New York
 (Journal article)""

 Elder, V. A.  ;  Proctor,  B.  L.  ; Kites, R. A.

 Indiana  Univ. at Bloomington.  Dept.  of Chemistry.


 Environmental Research  Lab., Athens, GA.

 PB84-116342 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-81-658 (EPA)
 EPA-R-806350  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 c!981    lOp

 Pub. in  Biomedical Mass  Spectrometry, v8 n9 p409-415 1981.


 Water  and  sediment  samples were taken from sites adjacent to hazardous
waste disposal areas in Niagara Falls,  New York.  The samples were analyzed
 by  gas  chromatography/mass  spectrometry.    The  following compounds were
 identified:  chlorobenzenes, chlorotoluenes,  polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
derivatives,    cyclohexane   derivatives,    polychlorinated    biphenyls,
 trichlorophenol   and   other   phenols,     benzotrifluorides,    mirex  and
phenothiazine. A large number  of benzyl  derivatives and unusual fluorinated
compounds  were  also  found;    they  were  probably  waste  byproducts  of
industrial  chemical  production.    The  hazardous waste disposal sites were
major sources  for most of the  compounds.  (Copyright (c)  Heyden &  Son Ltd,
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Organic Contaminants
(Journal article)

Glass, G. E.  ; Strachan, W. M. I. ; Willford, W. A.  ; Armstrong, F. A.  I.
;  Kaiser, K.  L. E.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  Minn.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-271 769/2 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-77/042   (EPA)

REPORT DATE       1977   2Op
NOTE

ABSTRACT
Pub. in the Waters of Lake Huron and Lake Superior, v3 p417-502 1977.

Organic pollutants may constitute the most widespread waste loadings into
the  waters  of  Lake  Superior.  There are essentially three categories of
organic  contaminants.   The  first  grouping  consists  of  those  organic
compounds  that  readily  degrade  biologically  or chemically.  The second
category of organic contaminants is  comprised  of  less  readily  degraded
organic  compounds  which  may  be  directly  toxic  to aquatic life and to
consumers of aquatic life, which may be bioconcentrated to toxic levels, or
which may be metabolized  to  a  more  toxic  form  and  stored  in  higher
organisms.   The third category consists of the many organic compounds that
can cause taste and odor problems in domestic water supplies or  taint  the
flesh  of  food  fishes.  Identification of individual organic compounds is
difficult in environmental samples,   and currently the state of the art  is
developing.   The analytical methodology employed for all studies  was based
on extraction of non-ionic compounds.  The data presented in this   document
for  specific  contaminants  are  only a representative portion of the data
available.
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 Organic Contaminants - Lake Huron

 Glass, G. E.  ; Strachan, W. M. I. ; Willford, W. A.  ; Armstrong, F. A. I.;
 Kaiser, K. L. E.
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  Minn.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB-277 149/1 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-77/063 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       1977   20p
 NOTE
 ABSTRACT
 Pub. in The Waters of Lake Huron and Lake Superior,  v2 PtB,  Lake Huron
 Georgian Bay, and the North Channel; ch6.4 p577-590,  667-670 1977.  Report
 to  the  International  Joint Commission-United States and Canada,  Windsor
 (Ontario) by Upper Lakes Reference Group of Working Group C.


 The report  discusses  the following topics:   Review of Potential Problems;
 Specific Contaminants—(Polychlorinated Biphenyls, DDT and its Metabolites
 Aldrin plus Dieldrin, Hexachlorobenzene,  Lindane,  Chlordane,  Methoxychlor,'
 Polynuclear  Aromatic  Hydrocarbons,   Chlorobenzene  Compounds,    Phenols \
 Phthalate Esters,  Chloronorbornene,  Octachlorostyrene,  Methylbenzothiopene'
 Biphenyl,   Endosulfan,    Cyanide,   Heptachlor Epoxide,   and Other Organic
 Constituents);  Discussion—Persistent  Organic  Contaminants,  Taste  and  Odour
 Compounds.
TITLE             Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Human Adipose Tissue

AUTHOR            Kutz, F. W. ; Yobs, A. R. ; Strassman, S. C.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

REPORT DATE       1976   3p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
Pub.  in the Bulletin of the Society of Pharmacological and Environmental
Pathologists, v4 nl p!7-19, Mar 76.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food and
Man, PB-276 326.  Order as PB-276 326 from NTIS.

The  article  presents  findings  of selected organochlorine residues for
surveys conducted on human adipose tissue during fiscal years 1970,   1971,
and  1972.   The  residues  selected  for  presentation  in this paper were
beta-benzene hexachloride,  total DDT  equivalent,   dieldrin,   heptachlor
epoxide,   oxychlordane,    and  polychlorinated  biphenyls.   All,   except
polychlorinated biphenyls, are representative of exposure to organochlorine
insecticides;   residues of  polychlorinated  biphenyls  are  indicative  of
exposure to that industrial contaminant.
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Organochlorine Residues in Starlings,  1972

Nickerson, Paul R. ;  Barbehenn,  Kyle R.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. Criteria and Evaluation
                  Div.
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ABSTRACT
                                        D.C.   Div.   of Technical
Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington,
Assistance.

1975   8p

Pub.  in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl.,  v8 n4 p247-254 Mar 75.  Prepared in
cooperation  with  Fish  and Wildlife Service,  Washington,  D.C.  Div.  of
Technical Assistance.
Included in the  report,   Journal  Articles  on  Pesticide  Residues  in
Animals, PB-274 846.  Order as PB-274 846 from NTIS.

During the fall of 1972  starlings  were  collected  from  130  sites  in
conjunction  with  the  National  Pesticide  Monitoring Program.  They were
analyzed for DDT and its metabolites, dieldrin, heptachlor eposide, benzene
hexachloride polychlorinated biphenyls and,  for  the  first  time  in  the
series,    oxychlordane  and HCB.  Mean DDT and dieldrin residue levels have
declined significantly since 1967 and a regression analysis  suggests  that
levels  of  DDT and its metabolites should fall below a mean of 0.1 ppm for
the 1974 starling collection.
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 Overview of  Atmospheric  Inputs  and  Losses  from Films
 (Journal article)

 Eisenreich,  S.  J.

 Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Dept. of Civil  and  Mining  Engineering.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB8A-123884  (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-405  (EPA)
 EPA-R-804573 (EPA Contract Number)

 c!982    6p

 Pub. in  Jnl. of Great Lakes Research, v8 n2 p241-242  1982.

 The air-water interface  in natural aquatic systems is often characterized
 by  a  surface  film  consisting  of a thin layer of surface-active organic
 matter   incorporating  inorganic  and  organic  dissolved  and  particulate
 matter.  The  surface film of both marine and freshwater systems concentrates
 nutrients,   metals,  and organic matter (natural and anthropogenic)  above
 that found in the bulk surface water. Oftentimes, the particulate matter is
 enriched in metal and organic content  above  that  found  for  particulate
 matter   is  enriched  in  metal  and  organic  content above that found for
 particulate matter in the bulk water,  but often similar to the atmospheric
 aerosol.   The  placement  of  the  surface film at the air-water interface
indicates that its composition is a result of in-lake scavenging  processes
and  wet  plus  dry   atmospheric deposition.   The sources for and residence
times of various contaminants in the surface  film are discussed.
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 Overview of  Contaminant  Interactions with  Surface  Films.  Zooplankton. and
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 McNaught,  D.  C.

 Minnesota  Univ., Minneapolis. Dept. of Ecology and Behavioral  Biology.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-123827 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-407 (EPA)
 EPA-R-804573  (EPA Contract Number)

 c!982    6p

 Pub. in  Jnl. of Great Lakes Research,  v8 n2 p358-359 1982.


 Surface  films contain organic matter,  rich in lipids which serves to  trap
 contaminants  from  the atmosphere. At specific times of the day,  surface
 films may also entrap significant numbers of zooplankton,  which presumably
were attracted to near-surface food supplies and fishes in pursuit of their
 zooplankton prey. Thus the surfaces of  the Great Lakes, as well as of small
 ponds  and  the oceans,  are relatively rich in both living and decomposing
organic matter.  Such films are likely   microhabitats  where  lipid-soluble
 contaminants move with relative ease from one compartment to another in the
food web. The author hopes that continued study of  dynamic aquatic systems
as  outlined  in  this  volume  and begining with the atmosopheric input of
contaminants like PCBs and terminating  with lake  trout  bearing unacceptable
levels,  will lead  to solutions  to the  preservice of our  Great  Lakes  and
their significant resources for future  generations.
TITLE
                  Partitioning of Selected Polvchlorinated Biphenyls to Natural Sediments
                  (Journal article)-
AUTHOR            Steen, W. C. ;  Paris, D. F. ;  Baughraan,  G.  L.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab., Athens,  GA.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-289 654/6 (NTIS);   EPA/600/J-78/054   (EPA)

REPORT DATE       1978   5p

NOTE              pub. in Water Research,  v!2(9), p655-657 1978.
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 The  partitioning  of two polychlorinated biphenyl mixtures (Aroclor 1016
 and 1242)  and two tetrachlorobiphenyl isoraers  (2,5,3',4',   and  2 6 2'6'
 tetrachlorobiphenyl) between water and four natural sediments was evaluated
 in  laboratory  investigations.   For both Aroclor mixtures,  the extent of
 adsorption was comparable on  all  four  natural  sediments  studied.    For
 individual isoraers,  partitioning was comparable with that observed for the
 mixtures.  Both particle size distribution and total  organic  carbon   were
 important  factors  in  determining  the  extent of partitioning for the two
 isomers:   but in the case of the mixtures,  there was no  correlation   with
 organic content.
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 Pathology  of  Two  Species  of  Flatfish  from  Urban  Estauries  in  Puget  Sound
 (Final rept.)                                   "       '	

 McCain,  Bruce B.  ;  Myers,  Mark  S.  ; Varanasi,  Usha  ;  Brown,   Donald W
 Rhodes,  Linda D.                                                         '

 National Marine Fisheries  Service,  Seattle,   WA.   Northwest   and  Alaska
 Fisheries  Center.

 Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Washington,   DC.   Office of
 Research and  Development.

 PB82-237785 (NTIS);  EPA-600/7-82-001  (IPA)

 Feb 82   117p

This report describes the  results of field and laboratory  investigations
conducted  between October I978and October 1980.  The field studies yielded
data  on  the  prevalence  and  geographical   distribution   of   diseased
bottom-dwelling  flatfish,  specially English sole and starry flounder,  in
the Duwamish Waterway,  Seattle,  and  other  selected  estuaries  in  Puget
Sound.  Levels of toxic metals,  chlorinated hydrocarbons,   and polynuclear
aromatic hydrocarbons (AHs)   in  fish  and  bottom  sediments  from  these
estuaries were also determined. Concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)  in liver tissues of both English  sole and starry flounder reflected
the concentrations of these compounds  in  sediments from which  the  animals
were captured.
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 (Final rept.  19 Apr-15 Jul  76)

 Forns, Joseph M.

 Westinghouse  Ocean  Research  Lab., Annapolis,  MD.


 Environmental  Protection Agency,  Philadelphia,   PA.
 Bay Program.

 PB-288 005/2  (NTIS);   EPA/903/9-78/019  (EPA)

 Jul 76   12p
                                                                         Chesapeake
ABSTRACT
The  research  project  studied  the  accumulation    of    Polychlorinated
biphenyls  (PCB) in ppm of striped bass which spawned  in  the  Chesapeake  Bay.
Samples  were  collected in the spawning areas of the Chesapeake  Bay  region
including  Nanticoke,  Choptank,  Elk,  Potomac,  Rappahannock,    and  James
Rivers. Data includes the PCB Concentration in females,  as  well  as eggs  of
striped bass.
TITLE
PCB Disposal by Thermal Destruction
(Final rept)~
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas,  TX. Region VI.

REPORT NUMBER     PB82-241860 (NTIS);  EPA-906/9-82-003 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       Jun 81   61Op
ABSTRACT
A  report  on  the  sampling,   analysis,   and consideration of risks and
benefits associated with  the  incineration  of  polychlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs)   at  two  commercial facilities in Deer Park,  Texas and El Dorado,
Arkansas.   Included  are  a  summary,    PCB  incineration  test   reports'
polychlorinated  dibenzo-p-dioxin  (PCDD)   and polychlorinated dibenzofuran
(PCDF)  emission sampling reports,   a PCDD and  PCDF  analytical  chemistry
report, air dispersion modeling results, an analysis of risks and benefits,
and letters and conditions of approval.
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 PCS Emissions  from Stationary Sources:  A Theoretical Study
 (Final rept.)                "          •—	

 Knieriem,  Jr,  Herman

 Monsanto Research Corp.,  Dayton,  Ohio.  Dayton  Lab.
 Industrial  Environmental  Research Lab.,  Research  Triangle  Park,
 N.C.

 PB-262  850/1  (NTIS);  EPA/600/7-76/028   (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-1320  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Oct 76   43p
ABSTRACT
The report gives results of a theoretical assessment  of  polychlorinated
biphenyl  (PCB)  formation and destruction in conventional fossil fuel fired
sources.  Results suggest a small but finite possibility that  PCB  isomers
may be found in their emissions. The study was the result of concern caused
by tentative identification of PCB isomers in ash and flyash from a utility
steam generating boiler. The theoretical assessment concluded that: (1) PCB
emissions are more likely from higher-chlorine content coal or residual oil
combustion than from refined oil or natural gas; (2)  PCB isomers with four
or more chlorine atoms per molecule are more  of  an  environmental ' hazard
than those with three or less;  (3)  the probability of forming PCB isomers
with four or more atoms of  chlorine  per  molecule  during  combustion  is
restricted  by the short residence times and low concentrations of chlorine
available in many fossil fuels;   (4)  the amount of PCB emissions,  if any,
may be related to polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon emissions; (5)  based on
the above,  inefficient combustion control is more likely  to  produce  PCB
emissions than optimum conditions;  and (6)   the highest priority for field
sampling and analysis of PCB from combustion sources  should  be  for  small-
and medium-sized,  hand- and underfeed-stoked coal furnaces.
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 PCS Metabolism in Rats Following Prolonged Exposure  to Aroclor  1242  and
 Aroclor  1016                         "              '	

 Burse, Virlyn W.  ; Moseman, Robert F. ; Sovovool,  G. Wayne  ;  Villanueva
 Ellen C.                                                                 '

 Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Ga.


 National Environmental Research Center,  Research  Triangle Park,
 N. C. Pesticides and Toxic Substances Effects Lab.;  Coca Cola Export  Corp
 Atlanta, Ga.                                                               '

 1976   7p

 Pub.  in Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology,  v!5  nl
 p!22-128  1976.    Prepared  in  cooperation  with  National  Environmental
 Research Center,   Research Triangle Park,   N.   C.f  Pesticides  and  Toxic
 Substances Effects Lab., and Coca Cola Export Corp., Atlanta, Ga.
 Included in the report,  Journal Articles on Toxicology, Group 15,  PB-280
 879.  Order as PB-280 879 from NTIS.
ABSTRACT
Several mono- and dihydroxy metabolites of ditri,  and tetrachlorobiphenyl
have  been  Identified  in the urine of rats fed prolonged diets of Aroclor
1016 or Aroclor 1242.  Combined gas   chroraatography-mass  spectrometry  was
used for characterization of the metabolic products.
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                    (Final rept.)
                                                        T1SS"e;  '  Statistical  Evaluation  bv
                                                                                  ; WiUiams,
 Research  Triangle  Inst.,  Research  Triangle  Park,  NC.
Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Office of Toxic
Substances .

PB81-152902 (NTIS);  EPA-560/ 13-79-015  (EPA)
EPA-68-01-5848  (EPA Contract  Number)

Nov 80   102p


The proportion (or percent)  of persons with greater than 3 ppm  PCB  and
the  proportion  with  detectable  PCB  residue  are  investigated  with an
emphasis on comparing differences  between  racial  groups.  ^he  chemical
analysis  technique  used  to quantify the residue amounts is studied
technique of using only one isomer (out of many)  to  quantitate
           "     '" "" ^ affect stacist^al significance leveo
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TITLE             PCB's in Agricultural and Urban Soil

AUTHOR            Carey, A. E. ;  Gowen, J. A.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

REPORT DATE       1972   4p
NOTE
                  Pub.  in unidentified Jnl.
                  Included  in  the  report,   Journal  Articles  on Pesticide Residues in the
                  Environment. Group 2, PB-276 312.   Order as PB-276 312 from NTIS
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 ABSTRACT
 Polychlorinaterl btphenyls in soil have been monitored since 1972 as part
 of the National Soils Monitoring Program, originally established to measure
 pesticide  residue  levels  in  agricultural   soils,    raw   agricultural
 commodities, and urban soils across the Nation.  The PCB's are monitored as
 part of this program  because  of  their  chemical  similarity  to  certain
 chlorinated pesticides. The PCB's have rarely been detected in agricultural
 soils of the United States.  Only 0.1  percent of  the soil samples collected
 in the National Soils Monitoring Program for 1972 contained detectable  PCB
 levels. However,  detectable levels of PCB's occur more  frequently in urban
 soils.  Of the 19 metropolitan areas sampled since 1971,  12 of the cities,
 or  63 percent showed detectable PCB levels.   The most  commonly encountered
 PCB was Aroclor 1254,  which was identified in approximately 40 percent  of
 the positive samples,  while Aroclor 1260 was prevalent  in about 20 percent
 of the positive samples.
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 PCBs    (Polychlorinated  Biphenyls)   in  Saginaw  Bay;    Development   of
 Functional  Indices  to  Estimate  Inhibition of  Ecosystem  Fluxes

 NcNaught, D.  C.  ; Griesmer, D.  ; Buzzard, M.  ; Kennedy, M.

 Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Dept. of Ecology and Behavioral  Biology.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-133008 (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-84-008  (EPA)
 EPA-R-804573  (EPA Contract Number)

 Jan 84   106p

 Saginaw Bay is among the most polluted bays in the Great Lakes.  For many
 years  the  Large  Lakes  Research  Station of the US-EPA has examined many
 aspects of this ecosystem,   from phytoplankton community characteristics to
 contaminant  levels  in  fishes.  As a result,  when it became desirable to
 determine the impact of an  organochlorine contaminant like PCB,  it was not
 necessary  to  study  the  ecosystem  in  detail.   This study produced new
 information on the two most basic fluxes in any aquatic system, the flow of
 solar energy into the phytoplankton,  and the flow of chemical energy  into
 the zooplankton.  The use of phytoplankton gross  photosynthesis to estimate
 the inhibition by contaminants of the  first flux   mentioned  was  developed
 for marine communities.
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PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls);  Structure-Activity Relationships

Safe, S. ;  Parkinson, A. ;  Robertson,  L.  ;  Sawyer,  T. ;  Bandiera,  S,
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 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental  Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB83-2A7486 (NTIS);   EPA-600/D-83-096 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE        Aug 83    25p
 ABSTRACT
 This  report  summarizes  research  on  the  chemical  and  toxicological
 characterization of PCB's. Results on the synthesis and characterization of
 all 209 PCB's and subsequent identification of individual PCB components in
 commercial mixtures and  environmental  samples  are  reported.   This  was
 essential  for  research  relating  the  toxicity  and  biologic effects of
 commercial   mixtures   to   chemical   structure.     The    results    of
 structure-activity   research   with   the  various  congeners  on  several
 biological systems are also reported.
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 PCBs  in  the  United  States  Industrial  Use  and  Environmental  Distribution
 (Final rept. on Task fj       "                   "       ~	

 Durfee,  Robert  L.  ;  Contos,  Gayaneh  ;  Whitmore,  Frank  C.  ;  Barden,   James
 D.  ;  Hackman,  III,  E.  E.

 Versar,  Inc.,  Springfield, Va.


 Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office  of
 Toxic  Substances.

 PB-252 012/0 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-76/005  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259  (EPA  Contract Number)

 25 Feb 76    488p

This   document  presents  the  current  state  of  knowledge  about  the
production,  usage, and distribution of  polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  in
 the  United  States.   The  information  presented is derived from detailed
studies on the production and first tier user industries, the past and
present generation and disposition of PCB-containing wastes,  environmental
transport and cumulative loads,   potential  alternatives  to  PCBs  usage
inadvertent  losses  to  and  potential  formation in the environment,  and
current regulatory authorities for PCBs control.   These  results  indicated
that,    although  PCBs  content of industrial wastes can be reduced through
various approaches  (treatment,   substitution,   etc.),   there  exists  a
potentially  severe  future  hazard  in  the  form of large amounts of PCBs
currently contained in land disposal sites.  Further definition of this  and
other   aspects  of the PCBs problem,   and  determination of ways to minimize
the hazard, are recommended.
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 PCBS Involvement in the Pulp and  Paper  Industry
 (Final rept. on Task 4j

 Carr,  Roderick A. ; Durfee,  Robert  L.  ;  McKay,  Edward G.

 Versar, Inc., Springfield,  Va.
 Environmental  Protection  Agency,   Washington,   D.C.
 Toxic Substances.

 PB-271  017/6 (NTIS);   EPA/560/6-77/005  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA Contract  Number)

 25 Feb  77    HOp

 See also PB-252  012.
                                                                        Office of
 ABSTRACT
 The  sources,  distribution, and losses of PCBs in  the  U.S.   pulp  and paper
 industry  are  discussed  in detail.   The major source of  PCBs to  the  industry
 is recycled carbonless  copy paper manufactured from 1957 to 1971,   but   the
 amounts   of   PCBs   from this  source diminished rapidly  after 1971.   A model
 showing past  and projected PCBs content in product and  wastewaters  from the
 industry  is presented and discussed. Estimated costs  (worst-case basis) for
 wastewater treatment to achieve one ppb PCBs in effluents  from the  industry
 are  developed; results  indicate a 3 to 5 percent  product cost increase  will
 result from such treatment.
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PCBs   Water   Elimination/Reduction  Technology  and  Associated  Costs,
Manufacturers of Electrical Capacitors and Transformers
(Addendum to Final rept. (Task II))

Durfee, Robert

Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va.


Environmental Protection Agency,   Washington,  D.C.  Office  of
Water Planning and Standards.

PB-255 395/6 (NTIS);  EPA/440/9-76/020 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-3229  (EPA Contract Number)

2 Jul 76   39p

Pub. in Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.,  v!9 p637-640, 1978.

The brief report summarizes the concentrations of PCB's in oyster tissue
(Crassostrea virginica) observed  from April 1969 to June 1976 at three
locations in the Escambria Bay estuary,  following elimination of an
accidental leak of Aroclor 1254 from an  industrial site.  Data showed that
PCB's in oyster tissue decreased  after the leak was eliminated, but a
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                  steady-state concentration was  reached.   No  Aroclor  1254  was  detectable  in
                  water  at  stations  sampled, but  sediments  were  found  to  contain  relatively
                  low  amounts <>0.31  ppm)  in 1970 and  1971.  The  study demonstrates  the
                  persistence of  PCB's  long after the  point-source  discharges are eliminated
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 Personal  Exposure  to  Volatile  Organics  and  Other Compounds  Indoors  and
 Outdoors  - The  TEAM (Total Exposure  Assessment Methodology)  Stud7	

 Wallace,  Lance  A.  ;  Pellizzari,  Edo  D.  ;  Hartwell,  Tyler  D.  ;   Sparacino
 Charles  ;  Zelon, Harvey                                                  '

 Research  Triangle  Inst.,  Research Triangle  Park,  NC.
Environmental   Protection Agency,  Washington,   DC.
Monitoring  and  Technical Support.

PB83-231357 (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-83-082  (EPA)
EPA-68-03-3679  (EPA Contract Number)

Jul 83   35p
                                                                       Office of
ABSTRACT
The major objective of  this  study  is  to  develop  and  field  test  a
methodology for measuring individual human exposure to toxic substances.  A
secondary objective is to develop methods for estimating body  burden  with
the  use  of biological measurements.  All significant pathways of exposure
are addressed.  In Phase 1 of the study,  sampling and analytical protocols
were  tested  for  volatile  organic compounds,  organochlorine pesticides,
metals, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. In Phase 2, exposure through air and
drinking water and excretion rates through inhaled breath were measured for
a statistically valid sample population.  It was determined  that  personal
air median concentrations ranged from 40 to 320%  higher than outdoor fixed
air concentrations.  Correlations between personal and outdoor samples were
poor.   It  was  concluded  that  personal  air,   indoor  air,   or breath
measurements are  far  superior  to  outdoor  measurements  for  estimating
exposure. The study is currently entering its third phase.
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                   Louisiana
                  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  in  the  Atchafalava  Basin
 AUTHOR            Hern,  Stephen C.  ;  Lambou,  Victor  W.  ;  Tai,  Han

 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Monitoring and Support  Lab.,  Las  Vegas,  NV.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB80-144835 (NTIS);   EPA-600/4-79-061   (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       Sep 79   89p
 ABSTRACT
 The  collection  and  analysis  of  samples for  pesticide  and   polychlorinated
 biphenyls   (PCB's)    were  included  in  the Atchafalaya River Basin Water and
 Land Study.  From  1974 to  1977,  743  samples  were  collected  from 118 stations
 in the  Atchafalaya  Basin.  Water,   bottom sediment,   and fish samples   were
 analyzed   for 9 organophosphorus compounds  and  18 organochlorine  compounds.
 No organophosphorus  compounds were  detected in  any fish,   water,   or bottom
 sediment   samples.    Only  a  few organochlorine compounds,   i.e.,  aldrin,
 dieldrin,   PCB's,   chlordane,   and  DDT and  its  derivatives,   are  present  in
 bottom  sediments of  the Atchafalaya Basin.  With  the exception of  PCB's  none
 of the  compounds was  detected in water samples.  Aldrin,   dieldrin,  PCB's
 and  DDT and  its derivatives were found in fish  samples.    The  pattern  of
 pesticide  distribution  that emerges in the Atchafalaya Basin  reflects the
 agricultural activity within or affecting the various hydrological units  of
 the  Basin.
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Pesticides  in  People;   Organochlorine  Pesticide  and  Polychlorinated
Biphenyl Residues in Biopsied Human Adipose Tissue-Texas        	

Burns, James E.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,   D.C.  Office of  Pesticide
                  Programs.
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PB-280  613/1  (NTIS)

1974   5p

Pub. in Pesticides Monitoring Jnl.,  v7  n3/4  p!22-126,  Mar 74.
Included in the report, Journal Articles  on  Toxicology,  Group  13,   PB-280
602.  Order as PB-280 602 from NTIS.
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Organochlorine pesticide residue levels were determined in 221 samples of
human  adipose  tissue  from  elective  surgery in  1969-72 in the lower Rio
Grande   Valley   of   Texas.    standard   electron    cap ure--gas-Uafid
chromatographic methods were used.  The total DDT level was 23 18 ppm   the
DDE level was 17.37,  the highest yet reported for  a  general  portion
Dieldrin  and  beta  BHC  levels  were  also  high:   o!35  and ^2   Jpm'
respectively   No decrease in storage levels during the  study  period  was
si^ni t?' M  M\ WaS °° difference due to sex'  ^t Mexican-Americans had
significantly higher residues of DDE,  p.p't-DDT,   and  dieldrin  than  did
Anglo-Americans.    Polychlorinated biphenyls were  detected in 15 samples in
1971 but none were detected in the other 3 years.
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                   Photochemical   Confirmation   of   Mirex  in  the  Presence  of  Polychlorinated
                   Biphenyls	
                   (Journal article)
AUTHOR            Lewis, Robert G.  ; Hanisch, Robert C.  ; MacLeod, Kathryn E.   ;  Sovocool
                  G. Wayne                                                                 '

CORPORATE SOURCE  Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-268 138/5 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-76/065 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       7 May 76   6p

NOTE              Pub-  in Jnl« of Agric. Food Chem.,  v24 n5 p!030-1035 1976.
ABSTRACT
                  A  simple  method  for  the  determination  of  mirex  in the presence of
                  polychlorobiphenyls  (PCB's)   is  reported.   The  procedure  depends   on
                  diethylamine-assisted   photodegradation  of  interfering  PCB's  prior  to
                  measurement of the  mirex  by  electron  capture  gas  chromatography.   An
                  inexpensive 275-W sunlamp (spectral output greater than 280 no) may be used
                  as  the  irradiation  source.   Reductive dechlorination of the PCB results
                  apparently through primary photoexcitation of the  biphenyl,    followed  by
                  hydrogen abstraction from both  the  alkyl and amino groups of  the amine. The
                  method   has  been  successfully  applied  to  human tissue extracts for the
                  determination of  mirex in the presence  of Aroclor 1260  and other  commonly
                  occurring chlorinated pesticides.
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 Physico-Chemical Model  of  Toxic  Substances  in  the  Great Lakes

 Thomann,  R.  V.  ; DiToro,  D.  M.

 Manhattan Coll.,    Bronx,    NY.    Environmental   Engineering and Science
 Program.

 Environmental Research  Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB84-170828  (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-84-050  (EPA)
 EPA-R-805916;   EPA-R-807835  (EPA Contract Number)

 Mar  84    177p
ABSTRACT
A physico-chemical model of the fate of toxic  substances  in   the   Great
Lakes   is  constructed  from  mass  balance  principles  and   incorporates
principal mechanisms of particulate sorption-desorption, sediment-water and
atmosphere-water  interactions,   and  chemical  and   biochemical   decay.
Calibration  of the toxic model is through comparison to plutonium-239 data
collected in the  1970s using  a  23  year  time  variable  calculation  and
indicates  that   in  general,  the sediments are interactive with the water
column in the Great Lakes through resuspension and or horizontal transport.
Fifty percent response times of 239Pu following a cessation of  load  extend
beyond  10  years  with  sediment  resuspension.  The calibration model was
applied to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)  using a high and low estimate of
contemporary external load and with and without volatilization. Calibration
of  the  model to data on benzo(a)pyrene  confirms that on a lake-wide scale
the principal external source in the atmosphere and for  the  larger  lakes
such  as  Michigan the response time of the lake to external loads is about
6-10 years while for Lake Erie response time is about 2 years.  Application
of  the  model to cadmium in the lakes,  using a solids dependent partition
coefficient indicates that the lakes do not reach equilibrium  over  a  100
year  period.    Calculated  high  concentrations of cadmium in interstitial
water  (e.g.,    10  microgram/1)   indicate  the  importance  of  measuring
interstitial cadmium concentrations.
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 Plans  for  Clinical and Epidemiologic Follow-up after Area-wide Chemical
 Contamination; Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at Washingtr
 DC. on March 17-19, '"""                           	~	 •
                                       1980
                   (Final rept)
 National Research Council,  Washington,  DC.
 Environmental Protection Agency,   Washington,   DC.;   Centers for
 Disease Control,  Atlanta, GA.

 1982   431p

 Sponsored  in  part  by  Centers for  Disease  Control,  Atlanta,  GA.

 PB83-144766 (NTIS)
 EPA-68-02-3211  (EPA Contract Number)

 This  workshop  was an undertaking of  the  Committee on Response  Strategies
 to  Unusual  Chemical Hazards and its   counterpart   Italian   Committee.    The
 Committee   was  established  in   1979  as   a   result   of  the  1976  chemical
 explosion  in  Seveso,   Italy to develop  guidelines  that  might   be   used  to
 implement   a  world-wide  mechanism for guiding  biornedical researchers at  the
 scene  of accidents similar to that at Seveso,  and to evaluate  newer health
 data  from  the  Seveso accident and the  design  of future studies.  The topic
 of  the workshop,   Plans  for  clinical   and  epideraiologic   follow-up  after
 area-wide   chemical contamination,  was approached from two  points  of view:
 first,   by   exploring   a  number  of   cases   in   which   such   widespread
 contamination occurred and which  served as  the basis  for field  studies;  and
 second,   by  evaluating diseases and target organs that were identified as
 likely outcomes of chemical exposures.   A  synthesis  of  experiences   and
 guiding  principles   for  future  investigations   of  similar exposures  was
 provided by a panel of experts from the U.S. and Italy.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyl Transport in Coastal Marine Foodwebs

O'Connor, J. M.

New York Univ. Medical Center,  NY. Inst.  of Environmental Medicine.
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 Environmental Research Lab.,  Gulf  Breeze,  FL.

 PB84 232610  (NTIS);   EPA/600/3-84/083  (EPA)
 EPA-R-808006  (EPA Contract Numbers)

 Aug 84   117p
 ABSTRACT
 The   extent  to which  polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs)   may be  assimilated
 into fish from dietary sources  was  studied  by  providing known  doses of PCBs
 (as  Aroclor   1254  in  food)    to   striped   bass   and   analyzing  cross-gut
 transport,     tissue    distribution   and   elimination.   Assimilation  and
 elimination  data  from single and multiple doses for whole  fish were used to
 calculate rate-constants  for PCB accumulation  (k(a)) and elimination (k(e))
 according to one-compartment pharraacokinetic models. The data  from analysis
 of individual tissues were  used to  calculate  ka  and   ke  for  individual
 tissue  compartments.   The major conclusions  from the study are that PCBs in
 food represent a  major source of PCB to fish (up   to  80%    of  total   body
 burdens).    The  PCBs  obtained  from  food  cause a rapid approach to steady
 state,   but  are eliminated  slowly with a half-time of about  120  hr.   More
 than 85% of  the PCB ingested with food is assimilated into the tissues.  The
 long-term model  showed  that  PCB burdens  in striped  bass  exposed to food
 containing different  concentrations of PCB will decline  slowly when levels
 in food  decline,  but  increase rapidly  (90%  plateau reached in  9 doses) when
 levels   in   food  increase.   Preliminary  verification  studies  support  the
 pharmacokinetic model  for PCB accumulation  in striped bass with  food as  the
 major source.
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Polychlorinated  Biphenyls (Aroclor 1242):  Effects of Uptake on E.  coli
Growth                        ~~                    '         ~~	
Keil, Julian E. ; Graber, Charles D. ;   Priester,  Lamar E.  ;  Sandifer,
Samue1 H.

Medical Univ. of South Carolina,  Charleston.


PB-279 750/4  (NTIS)

1972   3p

Pub. in Environmental Health Perspectives,  nl  p!75-177,  Apr 72.
Included in the report, Journal Articles  on Toxicology.   Group 8   PB-279
739.  Order as PB-279 739 from NTIS.
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 Experiments  were  performed  to  study the effects of PCBs in vitro on a
 facultative organism,  Escherichia coli,  common to human intestinal flora
 This bacterium was also selected because it is the prime indicator of fecal
 contamination.
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 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  and   Other  Organic Chemical Residues in Fish
 from Major United States Watersheds near the Great Lakes. 1978	
 (Journal article)
                  Veith, Oilman D. ;  Kuehl,  Douglas W.  ;  Leonard,  Edward N.  ;  Welch
                  Kenneth ; Pratt, Glen                                                    '
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

REPORT NUMBER     PB82-207903 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-81-549 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       Jun 81   10p
NOTE

ABSTRACT
 Pub. in  Pesticides Monitoring Jnl., v!5 nl  pl-8 Jun  81.

 Twenty-six  composite  samples  of  fish  were collected during  1978 from
 United   States  watersheds  near  the  Great   Lakes   and   analyzed    for
 Polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   and  related  organic  chemicals.   PCB
 mixtures  resembling Aroclor 1254 were found in all samples,   and  mixtures
 resembling  Aroclor 1242(or 1016)  were found in 77 percent of the samples
 Total PCB concentrations in the whole-fish  composite  samples  ranged  from
 0.13 to  14.6 ppm;  65 percent of the samples contained 2 ppm PCBs.  DDT  and
 its metabolites were also found in all samples. Sigma DDT concentration  was
 1.66 ppm,  and 81 percent of the  samples   contained  1.0  ppm  Sigma  DDT
 Chlordane  ranged  from  0.001  to  2.57  ppm in 38 percent of the samples.
 Hexachlorobenzene was found in 65 percent of  the  samples,   ranging  from
 0.005  to 0.447 ppm.  Other chemicals identified by gas chroraatography/mass
 spectrometry   included   petroleum   hydrocarbons   and    chlorobenzenes,
 chlorostyrenes,  chlorophenols,   and chlorinated aliphatic compounds.  Fish
 from the Ashtabula River (Ohio),  Rocky River  (Ohio),   and  Wabash  River
 (Indiana)   contained  extremely  complex residues of chlorinated and other
organic chemicals.
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 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  as  Inducers  of  Hepatic Microsomal Enzymes
 Effects of Di-OrthoSubstitution
 (Journal article)

 Parkinson,  A. ;  Robertson,  L.  W.  ;  Safe,  L.  ;  Safe, S.

 Guelph Univ. (Ontario).


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

 PB84-123868 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-81-667  (EPA)
 EPA-R-806928 (EPA Contract  Number)

 c!981    16p

 Pub. in  Chemical  Biology  Interactions, n35 pl-12  1981.

 All  of the   13   possible  polychlorinated  biphenyl  (PCB)    isomers  and
 congeners   substituted at both  para  positions,  at  least  two  meta positions
 (but not necessarily  on the  same  ring) and at  two ortho positions have been
 synthesized and  tested as rat   hepatic  microsomal  enzyme  inducers.    The
 effects   of   these   compounds  were  evaluated  by   measuring   microsomal
 benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) hydroxylase,  4-chlorobiphenyl  (4-CBP)  hydroxylase
 4-dimethylaminoantipyrine   (DMAP)    N-demethylase   and  NADPH-cytochrome c
 reductase activities,   the cytochrorae b5  content   and  the   relative   peak
 intensities   and  spectral  shifts  of  the   carbon  monoxide   (CO)-    and
 ethylisocyanide  (ElC)-difference spectra  of   ferrocytochrome  P-450.    The
 results  were compared  to the effects of administering phenobarbitone  (PB),
 3-methylcholanthrene  (MC) and PB plus MC (coadministered).
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Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  as  Inducers  of  Hepatic Microsomal Enzymes
Structure-Activity Rules""~~
(Journal article)
Parkinson, A. ; Robertson, L. ;  Safe, Lorna ;  Safe, S.

Guelph Univ. (Ontario).


Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

PB83-243741 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-80-419 (EPA)

80   18p
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 Pub.  in Chemico-Biological Interactions 30, p271-285 1981
 Not available from NTIS.

 PB83-243741 (NTIS)
 EPA-R-806928 (EPA Contract Number)
 ABSTRACT
 A number of  highly purified polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)    isomers  and
 congeners  were  synthesized and administered to male Wistar rats  at dosage
 levels  of 30 and 150 micromol/kg.   The  effects of this in vivo  treatment on
 the  drug-metabolizing  enzymes  were  determined by measuring the microsomal
 benzo(a)pyrene   (B(a)P)     hydroxylase,     dimethylaminoantipyrine   (DMAP)
 N-deraethylase  and  NADPH-cytochrome  c  reductase  enzyme  activities,   the
 cytochrome  b sub 5 content  and the  relative peak  intensities   of   spectral
 shifts   of   the  reduced microsomal cytochrome P-450:CO and ethylisocyanide
 (EIC) binding difference spectra.
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 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  in  Human Adipose  Tissue  and Mother's  Milk
 (Final rept.)                 '  '                '      "	•


 Lucas, R. M.  ;  lannacchione, V. G.  ; Melroy, D. K.

 Research Triangle Inst.,  Research Triangle Park,  NC.



Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic
Substances.


PB83-253179 (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-83-011 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-5848 (EPA Contract Number)

11 Nov 82   62p
ABSTRACT
Statistical  Analysis  of  trends  of  polychlorinated biphenyl levels in
human adipose tissue specimens collected in the EPA National Human  Adipose
Tissue Survey and in milk specimens collected in an EPA human mother's milk
study.
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 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  in  Indoor^AjLr
 (Journal  article)

 MacLeod,  Kathryn E.
 CORPORATE  SOURCE   Health  Effects  Research  Lab.,  Research Triangle  Park,   NC.
                   Toxicology Div.
                                                             Environmental
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 PB82-154931  (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-81-511   (EPA)

 4  May  81    5p

 Pub. in Environmental Sciences and Technology  15(8),  p926-928 Aug 81.

 Polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs)  have  been recognized   as   environmental
 contaminants since the mid-1960s. Until recently, however,   little work has
 been done on identifying levels of PCBs in  the   indoor   air.    This   paper
 describes a method for the analysis of  PCBs utilizing low-volume indoor air
 sampling.  The method uses polyurethane foam as a collector  and  has a  limit
 of detection of about 0.01 micrograms/cu m.  This study  shows  that  indoor
 air whether in commercial, industrial,  or residential buildings,   contains
 levels of PCBs at least 1 order of magnitude higher   than outdoor levels.
 Defective  fluorescent light ballasts are also shown  to  emit  PCBs  and  to be
 an important source of indoor atmospheric contamination.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Precipitation in the Lake Michigan Basin
(Final rept.)~~""~

Murphy, Thomas J. ; Rzeszutko, Charles P.

De Paul Univ., Chicago, IL.
Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse lie, MI.  Large Lakes
Research Station.

PB-286 363/7 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-78/071 (EPA)
EPA-803915 (EPA Contract Number)

Jul 78   42p
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 ABSTRACT
 Rainfall samples were collected in Chicago,   Illinois,   and  on  Beaver
 Island,  Michigan,  and analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).  The
 precipitation weighted mean concentration of 35 samples  of  rain  was  111
 rag/1. (Ill parts per trillion). This would result in the deposition of 4800
 kg/yr of PCBs to the Lake from precipitation.  Presently available evidence
 on other sources of PCBs to the Lake indicates that  precipitation  is  now
 the major source of PCBs to the Lake.  The future PCB problems in the Lakes
 will then be determined mainly by the magnitude of  atmospheric  inputs  to
 the  Lake.  The concentrations of PCBs in rainfall were found to be as high
 on Beaver Island as in Chicago.  Results  obtained  from  the  simultaneous
 sampling  of  air  and  precipitation indicate that PCBs are present  in the
 atmosphere as vapor as well as being present on particulates.  This  result
 raises  doubts as to the validity of results for the dry deposition of PCBs
 obtained from the use of collectors  covered  with  mineral   oil   or   other
 non-polar  liquid.    PCB  concentrations  in  the  parts  per billion range
 obtained from gas samples from a vented sanitary landfill,    indicate  that
 PCB  containing  materials   incorporated into landfills may  be  an important
 source of PCBs to the atmosphere.
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 Polychlorinated   Biphenyls   in  the  Surface  Waters  and  Bottom Sediments  of
 the  Major  Drainage  Basins of the  United  States                "	

 Dennis,  D.  Steve
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office of  Pesticide
                  Programs.

REPORT NUMBER    PB-276 313/4  (NTIS)
REPORT DATE

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ABSTRACT
1974   12p

Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
Included  in  the  report,  Journal Articles on Pesticide Residues in the
Environment. Group 2, PB-276 312.  Order as PB-276 312 from NTIS.

Data   gathered   from  monitoring  activities  indicate  the  widespread
occurrence of PCB's in surface waters and bottom  sediments  of  the  major
drainage  basins  of  the  United  States.  A preliminary assessment of PCB
levels shows median residue levels of the positive detections for the years
1971 to 1974 ranging between 0.1 to 3.0 micrograms/1 for  unfiltered  water
samples  and  from  1.2  to  160.0 micrograms/kg for bottom sediments.  The
highest levels were found in basins east  of  the  Mississippi  and  bottom
sediments  may contain concentrations of PCB's many times higher than those
in the overlying water.
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 Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  1929-1979
 (Final  rept.)~

 Westin,  Robert A.

 Versar,  Inc.,  Springfield, VA.

 Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office  of  Toxic
 Substances.

 PB-296  559/8 (NTIS);  EPA/560/6-79/004 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3259 (EPA  Contract Number)

 16 May  79   90p

 The  primary emphasis of this report is a summary of the work  that  Versar
 performed  in  support  of  the  EPA's  regulatory   activities   involving
 polychlorinated  biphenyls  over  the past four years.  The report  includes
 summaries of 24  reports on PCBs that Versar submitted to  EPA  during   this
 period.   Also included are a summary of the uses of PCBs from 1929 through
 1979,  a review  of much of the early literature on the uses and toxicity of
 PCBs,   and  a discussion of the various regulatory activities that limited
 human exposure to PCBs and eventually banned their manufacture, processing,
 and use.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls; Ambient Water Quality Criteria
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Criteria and Standards
DivT             ~	~	

PB-296 803/0  (NTIS)

1978   202p

Section 304(a) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.  1314(a)),
requires EPA to  publish and periodically update water quality
criteria.  These criteria are to reflect the latest scientific
knowledge on the identifiable  effects of pollutants on
public health and welfare,  aquatic life,  and recreation.
This report presents water quality criteria for polychlorinated
biphenyls.   It  presents  concentration  criteria for the
protection  of fresh water and saltwater aquatic life. It
presents 'safe'   concentrations for humans,   and in  the  case  of
suspect  or proven carcinogens,  gives various levels of
incremental cancer risk.  A section 304(a)   water quality  criterion
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                   concentration   of  a  water  constituent  or  pollutant  in ambient
                   waters  which,   when  not  exceeded,   will ensure  a water
                   quality sufficient to  protect  a  specified  water  use.   Under
                   the  Act a  criterion  is a scientific entity,   based   solely
                   on   data  and  scientific  judgement.   It   does  not  reflect
                   considerations of  economic or  technological feasibility  nor
                   is it a water  quality  standard and  in  itself  has no  regulatory
                   effect.
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 Polychlorinated   Biphenyls:    Congener-Specific  Analysis  of  a Commercial
 Mixture and a Human Milk Extract                         "	'
 (Journal article)
 Safe,  S.  ;  Safe,  L.  ;  Mullin, M.

 Environmental  Research Lab.-Duluth,  Grosse  He,  MI.   Large  Lakes  Research
 Station.

 Texas  A and M  Univ., College Station.

 PB85-230357 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-85/074  (EPA)

 85   7p

 Prepared in cooperation with Texas A and M Univ., College Station.
 Pub. in Jnl. of Agricultural and  Food  Chemistry  33, p24-29  1985.
 Not available  from NTIS.

 On  the basis  of the relative retention times and response  factors of all
 209 synthetic  polychlorlnated blphenyls (PCBs),  the paper reports the first
 congener-specific analysis of a commercial PCB preparation,  Aroclor  1260,
 and  the  PCB  composition of a human  milk extract.  The analysis indicates
 that Aroclor 1260 contains nearly 80 different PCB congeners with the major
 components identified as 2,2',3,3' ,4,5,6-,2,2 •,  4,4',5,5'-, 2,2',3,4,5,5'-,
 and  2,2',3,4,4',5-hexachlorobiphenyl  and  2,2',3,3',4,4',5-,   2,2',3,3'
 4,5,6'-,  2,2',3,4,4',5,5'-,  and 2,2',3,4',5,5',6-heptachlorobiphenyl.' In
 contrast,  the major PCB components of the human  milk  fraction  were   the
 2,4,4'-tri-,    2,4,4',5-tetra-,   2,2',4,4',5-penta-,   2,3',4,4',5-penta,
 2,2\3,4,4',5'-hexa-,  2 ,2 ' ,4 ,4 ' ,5 ,5'-hexa ,    2,  2 ' , 3 ,3 ' ,4 ,4 ' , 5-hepta,     and
 2,2',3,4,4',5,5'-heptachloroblphenyls. The significance of congener-specif-
 ic  PCB analysis is discussed In terras  of  the structure-activity effects or.
 PCB persistence,  bioaccumulation,  and  toxlcity.   (Copyright  (c)    198C
American Chemical Society.)
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                  Polychlorinated
                  Sherman Rat
                 Biphenyls:   Evidence  of  Transplacental  Passage  in  the
AUTHOR            Curley, August ;  Burse, V. W. ;  Grim,  Mary E.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Charablee, Ga. Chamblee Toxicology Lab.

REPORT DATE       21 Oct 72   6p
NOTE
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Pub. in Fd Cosmet. Toxicol., vll p471-476 1973.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.  Group 3,   PB-278
081.  Order as PB-278 081 from NTIS

The polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB),  Aroclor 1254,  was given  orally  in
peanut  oil  to  pregnant  Sherman  rats once daily from day 7 to day  15 of
organogenesis.  Dose levels were 0,  10 and 50 mg/kg/day.   No  statistical
difference  was  found between control and dosed groups with respect to the
total weight of litters,  the percentage of pups born dead or the  survival
rate  to  weaning.  Residue levels of PCB-derived material were measured in
the foetuses,  in the milk ingested by sucklings and in tissues of weanlings
by  electron-capture  gas-liquid  chromatography.   Liver  enlargement  was
observed  in  weanlings  from  dosed rats,   but not in those from controls.
There was a significant increase in the relative liver weights of weanlings
from dosed rats compared with those from controls and the livers of most of
the exposed weanlings contained enlarged hepatocytes, accompanied,  in some
cases,     by   cytoplasmic   vacuolization    and  bile-duct  proliferation,
particularly in the group given the higher  dosage.
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 Predicting   Toxic  Waste  Concentrations  in  Community
 Supplies: Analysis of Vulnerability to Upstream Industrial
                                                                             Drinking  Water
                                                                                 charges
Di
 Goodrich, J. A. ;  Clark, R. M.
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Municipal Environmental Research Lab.,  Cincinnati, OH.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB84-206531 (NTIS);   EPA/600/2-84/112 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       Jun 84   145p
 ABSTRACT
 In February,   1978 the Environmental Protection  Agency  (EPA)   proposed
 amendments  to  the  National Interim Primary Drinking Water Regulations to
 deal with the control of chloroform  and   synthetic  organics  in  drinking
 water.    In November,  1979 the regulation regarding synthetic organics was
 dropped because  of the difficulty  in  defining,    let  alone  assessing  a
 community's  vulnerability.  The purpose  of  this  study was  to predict  toxic
 waste concentrations  in community drinking water  supplies   along  the   Ohio
 and Kanawha Rivers between Charleston,  West  Virginia and  Cincinnati,   Ohio
 using QUAL-II, a water quality  simulation model.  The most  important factors
 to consider in identifying vulnerable communities are: flow characteristics
 of the  source of supply,   potency and persitance  of the pollutants, amount
 and  timing  of   discharge  of   pollutants,   storage times  of utilities and
 relative  location  of  point sources  and  community  intakes.
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Prediction of Chemical Accumulation by Fish
(Final rept.)

Spigarelli, S. A.  ; Thommes, M. M. ; Jensen, A. L.

Argonne National Lab. , IL.


Michigan  Univ.,   Ann  Arbor.   School of Natural Resources.;
Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, IL.  Great Lakes National Program
Office.

PB84-156918 (NTIS);  ANL/ERC-82-09  (Argonne National Lab.)

Jan 82   47p

Prepared in cooperation with Michigan  Univ.,  Ann Arbor. School of Natural
Resources.  Sponsored in part by Environmental Protection Agency,  Chicago,
IL. Great Lakes  National Program Office.
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 A bioenergetics model was  used  to  project  the  accumulation  of   lipophilic
 contaminants   and   to   study   the   factors   affecting  uptake by Great  Lakes
 fishes.   Projections were  compared with observed  concentrations reported by
 monitoring  agencies.   Initial  estimates for some model  parameters  were  not
 applicable  to  all  species,  and adjustments of  metabolic   parameters  were
 necessary  to  duplicate   uptake   kinetics among  species.   The  exponent  (on
 weight)   for metabolic  rate,  lipid content,    pollutant  partitioning  and
 caloric   values  of consumer and food were parameters  that  greatly  affected
 the  shape and  rate  of change in uptake curves.  Bioaccumulation factors  for
 any   of   the   tested chemicals  varied 1-2 orders  of magnitude among species
 within an ecosystem,  and  typically  exceed  those  predicted   by   the  log
 BCF-log  P regression by 1-2 orders of magnitude.
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Preliminary Operations Plan and Guidelines for the At-Sea Incineration of
Liquid PCS (Polychlorinated biphenyl) Wastes
(Final rept.)

Hennings, T. J. ; Painter, P. A. ;  Scinto, L. L. ; Takata, A. M.

TRW, Inc., Redondo Beach, CA.
Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,  Research Triangle Park.
NC.

PB83-181834 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-82-068 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3174 (EPA Contract Number)

Apr 82   121p
ABSTRACT
The report is a preliminary operations  plan and guidelines report for the
disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)  wastes by at-sea  incineration.
The  study was divided into two subtasks:   Subtask A was the development of
an  inventory  of  government-owned  PCB   wastes   suitable   for   at-sea
incineration;   and  Subtask B was  the  development of operating plans and a
schedule for  an  EPA-coordinated  project  to  dispose  of  these  wastes.
                                    waste    collection   and   preparation,
                                   facility,    processing  of  wastes   and
                                    bulk liquids,   transportation to a ship
                                     and ship loading.   Incineration  site
                                   incineration procedures,  and cargo tank
                  Land-based   operations    include
                  transportation  to  a  processing
                  containers,    interim  storage  of
                  loading site  on the  Gulf  of  Mexico,
                  selection,    permit  requirements,
                  decontamination  are  addressed  for  at-sea operations.
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 Preliminary   Sampling  and  Analytical  Procedures  for  Evaluating  the
 Disposal of Dredged Materials                   ~    "	
 Young, Ho L. ;  Minard, David ;  Scotten, Harold ; Thompson, Gary ;  Conti
 Mario                                                                    '
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental  Protection Agency,  San Francisco,  Calif.  Region IX.

 REPORT DATE       17 Apr 74   154p

 REPORT NUMBER     PB-285 607/8 (NTIS)
 ABSTRACT
 This  manual  describes methods for the analysis of dredged materials and
 receiving waters. Its purpose is to establish uniform analytical procedures
 in accordance with the EPA Region IX dredge spoil disposal criteria.
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                   Products of Thermal  Degradation of  Dielectric  Fluids
                   (Interim rept. Nov 84-May 85)
 Swanson,  S.  E.  ;  Erickson,  M.  D.  ;  Moody,  L.

 Midwest Research  Inst.,  Kansas  City, MO.
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.  Office  of  Toxic
Substances.

PB85-248987/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-85/022  (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3938 (EPA Contract Number)

May 85   32p

See also PB85-138535.

The  report  describes  the results of a series of experiments which were
conducted  to  augment  the  data  presented  in  a  previous  report  (EPA
560-5-84-009).   The work presented here includes both repeat runs of those
previously reported and also investigations  of  materials  not  previously
tested.   The results of the repeat runs correlate well with the previously
reported results.   The formation of PCDFs and  PCDDs  from  the  PCB-spiked
mineral  oil,  as  well as the calculated destruction efficiencies for PCBs
closely match the  previously reported results.   The  repeat  chlorobenzene
runs  show  higher  levels  of  PCDF  and  PCDD  formation than previously.
However,  several  concentrations in the previous report are 'greater  than1
values;  hence,   comparison is difficult.  Significant amounts of PCDFs and
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                   PCDDs were   formed   from  the  tetrachloroethylene   fluid.    The   two  high
                   temperature   hydrocarbon  fluids did not produce  PCDFs  or  PCDDs.   It  appears
                   that,  under  these  thermal destruction  conditions,    the  extent  of  PCDF
                   formation varies  among dielectric  fluids by several  orders of magnitude.
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                  Regulatory  Impact  Analysis  of  the  Use  for PCs-Containing Electrical
                  Equipment                        ~                     ~	•	
                  (Final rept.)
                  Queenan, III, Charles J. ; Schnitzer, Michael M. ; Moll, Amy  ; Ng,  Sammy
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Putnam, Hayes and Bartlett, Inc., Cambridge, MA.
Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office of
Pesticides and Toxic Substances.

PB83-105742 (NTIS);  EPA-560/4-82-004 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-5943; EPA-68-01-6287 (EPA Contract Numbers)
Jul 82
203P
                  On 12 February 1981,   the U.S.   Court  of   Appeals   for  the  District  of
                  Columbia  Circuit ordered EPA to conduct  a rulemaking concerning the use of
                  Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)  in   electrical   equipment.    EPA  is  now
                  authorizing  the  use of PCBs in eight types  of  equipment.   This Regulatory
                  Impact Analysis was   prepared  to  accompany   the   final  rule.    For  each
                  equipment  type,    the  base   case is the  case   where the  use of all PCB
                  equipment  is  authorized  indefinitely.    Alternatives   include  equipment
                  phase-outs  of  varying  length,   retrofilling,   secondary containment,  and
                  inspection and maintenance  programs to reduce  spill  volume  and/or exposure.
                  The  benefits of alternative regulations are the avoided   injury   to  health
                  and   environment   that  would otherwise have  resulted from the  incremental
                  release  of PCBs into  the environment.
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 Release  of	Polychlorinated  Biphenyls from  Contaminated  Lake  Sedi,
 Flux and Apparent  Diffusivitles of  Four Individual  PCBs
 (Journal article)
 Fisher, J. Berton  ; Petty, Robert L.  ; Lick, Wilbert

 Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH.


 California  Univ.,   Santa  Barbara.;   Environmental  Research
 Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB83-247445 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-83-035 (EPA)
 EPA-R-807308 (EPA Contract Number)

 c!983   15p

 Prepared in cooperation with California Univ.,  Santa Barbara.
 Pub. in Environmental  Pollution (Series B) 5, p!21-132 1983.
 Not available from NTIS.

 The    release     of    four     individual    polychlorinated   biphenyls
 (2,3',5-trichlorobiphenyl, 2,2',4,5'-tetrachlrobiphenyl,   2,2',4,5,5'-  and
 2,2',3',4,5-pentachlorobiphenyl)  from heavily contaminated Waukegan  Harbor
 Illinois,     USA,    sediments  was   studied  in  a  laboratory  microcosm!
 Polychlorinated biphenyls  released from the sediments   to  overlying  water
 were collected  on  a polyurethane  foam trap.  Release rate was a function of
 sediment  concentration,    chlorine   substitution   pattern  and  degree   of
 chlorination.    Because of  their  small   apparent  diffusivity,    PCBs in
 contaminated  sediments are   quickly  removed   from   communication  with
 overlying  water If  the  sediments  are  not affected  by physical resuspension
 bioturbation  or bioaccumulation.                                           '
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Report  on   the Feasibility of APEG Detoxification of  Dioxin-Contaminated
Soils                          ~~       "	'	
(Technical rept. Dec 82-Dec 83)

Klee, A.  ; Rogers, C.  ; Tiernan, T.

Industrial Environmental Research Lab.-Cincinnati, OH.


Wright State Univ., Dayton, OH.

PB84-170059 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-84-071   (EPA)

Mar 84   75p

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ABSTRACT
The project was designed to verify in  proof-of-principle  studies,   the
efficacy    of    newly    developed    chemical    reagents   to   destroy
2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)  dissolved in a solvent (toluene)
and in contaminated soil samples from two locations in Missouri.  The study
demonstrated  that  alkali based polyethylene glycol reagents under ambient
conditions can completely destroy within 48 hours 510 nanograms of TCDD
dissolved  in  toluene.   Also,   in  laboratory  studies the APEG reagents
significantly reduced within 21 days the 330 ppb of TCDD in a Missouri soil
by 25 percent with a single APEG application and 68 percent with  two  APEG
applications. This study has accomplished its proof-of-principle objective,
however,   further  research is required and is to be initiated in FY-84 to
establish optimal methods for applying APEGs to TCDD,  PCBs and other toxic
haloorganics in contaminated soils and waste materials.
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Residues of PCS (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)  in a  'Cladophora'  Community
Along the Lake Huron Shoreline
(Journal article)

Anderson, M. L. ; Rice, C. P. ; Carl, C. C.

Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. Great Lakes Research Div.


Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

PB84-101773 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-387 (EPA)
EPA-R-806800  (EPA Contract Number)

 1982    8p

Pub.  in Jnl.  of Great Lakes Research, v8 nl p!96-200  1982.

 PCB residues  were measured in   samples  of  Cladophora,    Ulothrix,    net
plankton,  water, and fish collected  in  the Harbor  Beach  area  of Lake  Huron.
The  PCB  patterns   in  the samples were found  to match a mixture  of Aroclor
 1242 and 1254.  Aroclor  1242 represented about  60%  of  the mixture  in all the
 samples except  the  fish,  where Aroclor 1242 represented about  75% of  the
 total  PCB measured.   The accumulation factors observed in  the progression
 from Cladophora to  net  plankton to fish were  1:15:30;  these  were  similar to
 the  concentration   factors   (1:14:44)   developed   on    these    ecosystem
 compartments  in Lake  Ontario  during  the 1972  IFYGL program.
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Residues of PCB's and DDT in_j:he Western Lake Superior Ecosystem
(Journal article)                                          •	
 AUTHOR            Veith, G. D. ;  Kuehl,  D. W. ; Puglisi, F. A. ; Glass, G. E. ;  Eaton,  J.
                   G.

 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Minn.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB-272 447/4 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-77/045 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       1977   14p

 NOTE              Pub-  in Archives of  Environmental  Contamination  and  Toxicology    v5
                   P487-499 1977.   Not available from NTIS.                            '
 ABSTRACT
                   Fish from western  Lake  Superior  (1972-73)   contained DDT and
                   PCB residues  at  concentrations greater than 0.1 ppm.  The
                   most  predominant   PCB's   were those  containing 3 to 6 chlorine
                   atoms per molecule,  and GLC data indicated  that the mixtures
                   were most like the commercial  product  Aroclor  (R).   Other
                   chlorinated contaminants  identified by  GC/MS   analyses  and
                   occurring at concentrations  less  than 0.1  ppm were hexachloro-
                   benzene  (C6C16), chlordane, nonaclor,  and dieldrin.   Lindane
                   which has been previously reported  in  Lake  Superior,  was
                   below the detection  limit of approximately   0.01   ppm.    The
                   relationship  between the size of  lake trout and  the concen-
                   tration  of total DDT in the fish was compared  to  measurements
                   reported  in previous studies.   The comparison suggests that
                   DDT  residues have  declined  since  1968.   Descriptors:    *Pest-
                   icides;  *Fishes;   *Lake  Superior;  DDT;  Residues;  Biphenyls;
                   Chlorine  organic compounds;  Trout;  Concentration(Composition);
                   Size  determination;  Chlorodan;   Naphthalene  compounds;   Ben-
                   zene;  Dieldrin; Chlorohydrocarbons; Halohydrocarbons;  Toler-
                   ances (Physiology)
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                  Residues  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls in the General Population of the
                  United States                          "	~	
AUTHOR            Kutz, Frederick W. ;  Strassman, S. C.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C

REPORT NUMBER     PB-276 331/6

REPORT DATE       1973   5p
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 Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
 Included in the report,  Journal Articles on Pesticide Content in Food and
 Man, PB-276 326. Order as  PB-276 326 from NTIS.

 Residues of polychlorinated biphenyls  have  been found in human tissue and
 in  milk  collected from the general population of the United States.  In a
 national survey of human adipose tissue  during fiscal years 1973 and  1974,
 35.1  and  40.3  percent,   respectively,  of the tissue collected contained
 levels of Ippm  or more of  polychlorinated  biphenyls on a wet-weight  basis.
 Electron  capture-gas  chromatographic  analysis of this tissue revealed that
 the compounds found  in  adipose  tissue were  most  comparable  to  those
 prevalent in Aroclor 1254  and Aroclor  1260. Additionally, semi-quantitative
 estimation of these residues was accomplished  by thin-layer chromatography.
 Evidence  from   gas-liquid  chromatography-mass spectrometry indicated that
 the most frequently encountered  polychlorinated  biphenyl  residues  were
 penta-,  hexa-,  and heptachloro-biphenyl  compounds.
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Results   of   the   Initial  Trial  Burn  of  the  EPA-ORD   (Environmental
Protection  Agency-Office of Research and Development)  Mobile   Incineration
System                        "   ~~                   ~    •	

Yezzi, Jr., J. J.  ; Brugger,  J. E. ; Wilder, I. ; Freestone, F.  ; Miller,
K » A •

Municipal   Environmental Research Lab.-Cincinnati,  Edison,  NJ.  Oil and
Hazardous Materials Spills Branch.

IT Corp., Edison, NJ.

PB84-168673 (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-84-088 (EPA)

1984   36p

Prepared in cooperation with IT Corp.,  Edison,  NJ.

This paper discusses  the  sampling  and  analytical  methods  for,    the
implementation of,  and the  results  of the  initial  trial burn conducted with
the EPA-ORD Mobile Incineration System. The system was developed to  destroy
hazardous  substances  and   toxic  wastes   on site.   The  trial  burn  program
consisted  of  five  tests   with  different   liquid   feeds,    (including
tetrachloromethane   and  PCBs)   to  evaluate  the  system's capability for
destroying organic  hazardous substances while controlling emissions  of HC1,
particulate  matter, and hydrocarbons  in compliance with the requirements of
the Federal  RCRA and TSCA,  as  well  as those of  the New Jersey Department of
Environmental  Protection.
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 Reversible   and   Resistant  Components  of  PCS  Adsorption-Desorption
 Adsorbent Concentration Effects~	
 (Journal article")~
 Di Toro,  D. M. ;  Horzempa, L. M.  ;  Casey,  M. M. ;  Richardson, W.
 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse He, MI.  Large Lakes Research
 Station.

 PB83-189076 (NTIS);   EPA-600/J-82-298 (EPA)

 1982   16p

 Pub. as Jnl.  of Great Lakes  Research  8(2),  p336-349 1982.

 It  is  the  purpose   of   this paper  to   present   the analysis of  these
 experimental   data  and   to   relate  these   findings   to  the  conventional
 descriptions   of  adsorption-desorption as  applied  to  the computation of  the
 fate of PCB in natural water systems.
TITLE
 Review of  PCB  Levels  in  the  Environment
 (Final rept.)
AUTHOR            Finlay, Doris J. ; Siff, Frederick H. ;  DeCarlo, Vincent J.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas, Tex. Region VI.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-253 735/5 (NTIS);  EPA/560/7-76-001 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       Jan 76   143p
ABSTRACT
This  study reviews the current PCB data base to assess the PCB levels in
the environment on a national level;   the  full  spectrum  of  PCB  levels
reported  in  man and the environment were of interest.  Data were obtained
from a number of national monitoring programs,   the  literature  and  many
unpublished reports.  The data examined was inclusive to December 1,  1975.
It should be stressed at the  outset,   that  due  to  the  complexity  and
difficulty of PCB identification and measurement,  that levels reported are
not really comparable between different investigators.  This  aspect  could
not be compensated for or identified in the data presented.
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Review of the Environmental Fate of Selected Chemicals
(Final rept. on Task  T)"

Radding, Shirley B. ; Liu, David H. ; Johnson, Howard L.  ; Mill, Theodore

Stanford Research  Inst., Menlo Park, Calif.


Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  D.C.  Office of
Toxic Substances.

PB-267 121/2 (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-77/003 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-2681 (EPA Contract Number)

May 77   150p

See also Final rept. on Task 1 dated 10 Jan 75, PB-238 908.

A review of the recent literature on sources,  production,  environmental
fate,    and  bioaccumulation  has  been carried out by SRI on 26 classes of
compounds.  These included epoxides,  haloolefins,  aldehydes,   alkyl  and
benzyl halides,  peroxides,   hydroperoxides  and  peracids,   polyhalomethanes,
aromatic amines,  polychlorinated biphenyls, azo dyes, carbamic acid esters,
hydrazines,   acyl halides and  ketene,   phosphoric acid esters,  aziridinesi
lactones, alkyl  sulf ates ,  sulfones,  aryl  dialkyltriazenes ,   diazoalkanes ,'
haloalcohols,  haloethers, hydroxylamines,   nitrosamines,   nitrofurans,  and
azides.
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Role	°f	Physico-Chemical  Properties  of  Aroclors   1016  and   1242   in
Determining Their  Fate  and Transport  in Aquatic  Environments	
(Journal article)"—
AUTHOR            Paris, Doris F.  ; Steen, William C. ; Baughman, George L.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab., Athens, Ga.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-282 367/2 (NTIS);  EPA/600/J-78-014 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       1978   9p
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ABSTRACT
Pub. in Chemosphere v7 n4 , p319-325, 1978.

Water solubilities of  Aroclors  1016  and  1242  and  the  sorption  and
volatilization  characteristics  of  the  two  polychlorinated biphenyls in
aqueous solutions were studied.  Water solubilities of  Aroclors  1016  and
1242 were 0.42(+ or -  0.08)  and 0.34(+  or -  0.06)  mg/1,   respectively.
Partition coefficients for both Aroclors to bacteria and seston ranged from
1.2 to 8300.  Volatilization studies indicate that the rate coefficient for
loss  of  Aroclor  1016  or  1242 from water is about one-fourtn the oxygen
reaeration rate coefficient for the same system.
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 Sampling   and   Analysis   Protocol  for  Assessing   Organic  Emissions from
 Stationary Combustion  Sources  in  Exposure   Evaluation   DivisionCombustion
 Studies                                                     '	
 (Methods manual)

 Stanley, J.  S.  ; Haile, C. L.  ; Small, A. M.  ; Olson,  E.  P.

 Midwest Research Inst. , Kansas City, MO.


 Environmental   Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office of
 Pesticides and  Toxic Substances.

 PB86-147923/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-82/014 (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-5915  (EPA Contract Number)
Jan 82   40p

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,
Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
DC.  Office of
The   sampling   and  analysis  methods  described  in  the  report  were
specifically designed for use in an ongoing nationwide survey of  emissions
of organic pollutants from stationary combustion sources. The primary focus
of   the  survey  is  on  polynuclear  aromatic  hydrocarbons  (PAHs)   and
polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons including  polychlorinated  biphenyls
(PCBs),   polychlorinated  dibenzo-p-dioxins  (PCDDs),  and polychlorinated
dibenzofurans (PCDFs). To date,   these procedures have been used by Midwest
Research  Institute  (MRI)   to  survey  emissions  from coal-fired utility
boilers,  a co-fired (coal +  refuse-derived fuel)  utility boiler,  and  a
municipal  refuse  incinerator.    The  document  was  prepared  by MRI as a
guideline for laboratories who may participate in the study,  and for other
researchers who wish to use these methods.
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                  Sampling Survey Related to Possible Emission of Polychlorinated Biphenvls
                  (PCBs) from the Incineration of Domestic Refuse
AUTHOR            Timm, Christopher M.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Chicago,  111.  Region V.

REPORT DATE       Nov 75   53p
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 During  the  three week period October 20-Novetnber 7,  1975  bient and
 stack sampling for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  were  conducted  at  a
 domestic  incinerator  in an effort to quantify the levels of PCB emissions
 associated with the incineration of domestic refuse. The stack sampling was
 performed at an incinerator equipped  with  an  electrostatic  precipitator
 using  a  modified  EPA  Method  5  sampling train.  Xylene was used as the
 solvent for any gaseous PCBs present in the effluent.  Ambient sampling was
 conducted,   upwind  and  downwind of the incinerator,   using hexane as the
 solvent in duplicate sets of three impingers In series.   It  was  concluded
 that  the particulate emissions contain PCBs;   however,   the amount emitted
 does not result in a measurable increase  in existing ambient levels of PCB-
 the presence of PCBs in the vapor state could  not  be established because of
 contamination in the xylene used as the solvent;   and the use of hexane  as
 the absorbing reagent is appropriate for  ambient  sampling.
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 Short   Cycling   of   Contaminants  by  Zooplankton  and  Their  Impact  on  Great
 Lakes  Ecosystems""	
 (Journal  article)

 McNaught,  D. C.

 Minnesota  Univ., Minneapolis. Dept.  of Ecology and Behavioral Biology.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth.

 PB84-123819 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-408 (EPA)
 EPA-R-804573 (EPA Contract Number)

 c!982   lip

 Pub. in Jnl. of Great Lakes Research, v8 n2 p360-366 1982.
 Not available from  NTIS.

Field evidence for short cycling of organic contaminants, from sources at
 the air-water interface directly into  the  zooplankton  and  fishes,   has
generally  been  lacking  in  the  literature.   The  potential  mechanisms,
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                   however,  have  been intensively  explored;   these  are  dominated   by   the
                   formation   of   organic  platelets  at  the  air-water   interface   and   the
                   availability   to grazers   of   other   forms   of   suspended   detritus.
                   Susceptibility   of  the  zooplankton  to short cycling of contaminants  thus
                   depends  upon  their demonstrated propensity to feed near  the surface  of   the
                   lakes.   As  contrasted with missing environmental information,  experimental
                   evidence for  short cycling is clear;  the experimental inclusion of   small,
                   organic  particles along with natural assemblages of nannoplankton increased
                   PCB   loading  to the zooplankton 2.3 times.  Further field evidence  on  the
                   magnitude of  short cycling must be sought,  because contaminants soluble in
                   oils  influence  the entire food chain. (Copyright (c) Internat. Assoc. Great
                   Lakes Res.  1982.)
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 Simplified  Micro Perchlorination Method for Polychlorinated Biphenyls  in
 Biological  Samples
 (Journal  article)

 Crist, Howard L.  ; Moseman, Robert F.

 Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, N.C.  Environmental
 Toxicology  Div.

 PB-278 379/3 (NTIS); EPA/600/J-77/102 (EPA)

 25 Mar 77   7p

 Pub. in the Jnl. of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists,  v60
 n6 pl277-1281 1977.

A simplified methodology is presented  for  the  micro  determination  of
polychlorinated  biphenyls (PCBs)  in biological samples,  by conversion to
 the decachlorobiphenyl (DCB) derivative.  Beef adipose tissue and human milk
extracts  were  fortified  with  PCB  standards  at   0.1-5.0   ppm,    and
perchlorinated  with  antimony  pentachloride  (SbC15).    Several  Aroclors
representing various degrees  of  chlorine  content  were  investigated  to
assess  the  efficiency of conversion to  DCB.  Samples were cleaned up on a
Florisil mini column and the PCBs were quantitated by electron  capture GLC.
Several chlorinated pesticides which were subjected to the  perchlorination
procedure  did  not  interfere.  As little as 0.1  ppm PCBs in 500 mg tissue
extract can be recovered at 79-99%.   The  background DCB content of  several
brands  of SbC15 was determined.  The levels of PCBs in human milk obtained
by perchlorination technique are compared with  data  acquired  by  electron
capture  gas-liquid  chromatography in which the individual chlorobiphenyls
in the sample are measured.
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 Size Dependent Model of Hazardous Substances in Q Aquatic Food Chain

 Thomann, Robert V.

 Manhattan Coll., Bronx, N.Y.


 Environmental Research Lab.,-Duluth, Minn.

 PB-281 009/1 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-78/036 (EPA)
 EPA-R-803680 (EPA Contract Number)

 Apr 78   51p

 A  model  of  toxic substance accumulation is  constructed that introduces
 organism size as an additional independent variable.  The model  represents
 an  ecological  continuum  through  size  dependency;  classical compartment
 analyses are therefore a  special  case  of  the  continuous  model.    Size
 dependence   is  viewed  as a  very approximate  ordering of trophic position
 The analysis of  some PCB data in Lake Ontario  is used as  an  illustration  of
 the theory.   A completely  mixed  water volume is   used.   Organism  size   is
 considered   from  100  micrometers to 1,000,000  micrometers.  PCB data were
 available for 64 micrometers  net hauls,   alewife,  smelt,  sculpin and coho
 salmon.   The analysis   indicated  that   about   30%   of the observed 6.5
 micrograms PCB/gm  fish as  the coho salmon size range  is   due   to -transfer
 from lower levels  in the food chain  and about  70%  from direct  water intake.
 The   model   shows   rapid   accumulation   of  PCB with organism   size  due
 principally  to decreased excretion rates  and decreased biomass   at  higher
 trophic  levels.
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Sources  of  Emissions  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  into  the Ambient
Atmosphere and Indoor Air           ~	'	

MacLeod, Kathryn E.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Health Effects Research Lab.,   Research Triangle Park,   NC.   Analytical
                  Chemistry Branch.
REPORT NUMBER

REPORT DATE
PB-297 122/4 (NTIS);  EPA/600/4-79/022 (EPA)

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 Polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCB)   have  been  identified in air samples from
 many parts of the world since 1960s.   This  study was undertaken to identify
 and  compare  different  sources   of   PCB   in   indoor and outdoor air.  All
 sampling was performed in  central North  Carolina.   The  suspected  sources
 that  were  tested were flourescent light ballasts,   landfills,  electrical
 substations, a transformer manufacturer, and  the sites of illegal dumpings.
 Defective light ballasts emit large quantities  of PCB and are an  important
 indoor  source.   Capacitors   in   small  electrical equipment may also be an
 important source.   In  general,  indoor air  levels of PCB were at least  one
 order  of magnitude higher than outdoor  levels.   The data indicate that the
 landfills and electrical substations tested are  not  major sources  of  PCB.
 The  transformer  manufacturer  had elevated  levels  of PCB in the immediate
 area of the  plant  but  did  not contribute greatly to  the  levels  found  off
 the  property.  The spill  sites also had elevated levels of the contaminant
 in their immediate area, but  the  levels  50-100 m away were normal for rural
 areas.
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ABSTRACT
 State  Roles/Activities Session, March 3, 1977,  1;00  P. M.

 Hesse,  John  ;  Kleinart,  Stanton  ; Miller, Warren  ; Duprey, Robert

 Environmental  Protection  Agency,   Chicago,   111.   Air  and Hazardous
 Materials Div.

 Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources,  Lansing.;  Wisconsin Dept.
 of  Natural  Resources,  Madison.;  Illinois State Environmental Protection
 Agency, Springfield.

 PB-256  148/7 (NTIS);  EPA/905/9-77/005 (EPA)

 3 Mar  77   72p

 Prepared in  cooperation  with  Michigan  Dept.   of  Natural  Resources,
 Lansing, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Madison,  and Illinois State
 Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield. See also PB-265 147.

 These panelists talked about  their  State  agencies  that  are  directly
 concerned with the Toxic Substances Control  Act. They stated their concerns
 about the Act,  specifically dealing with its repercussions,  funding,  and
 potential problems in putting the Act  into effect and enforcing it.   'Those
 speaking represented the States of Michigan, Wisconsin,  Illinois,   as well
 as the U.S.   Environmental Protection  Agency,  Region V.   A brief  period of
 questions and answers followed the panelists' comments. The major  thrust of
 the  programs are concerned with the contaminants such as mercury  and PCB's
which accumulate in fish and other animals.
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 AUTHOR
 Statement  of  Concerns  of  the Lake Michigan Toxic Substances Committee
 Related to Polychlorinated Biphenvls~

 Bremer, Karl E.
 CORPORATE  SOURCE  Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Chicago,  111.  Region  V.

 REPORT  DATE       Jun  75    31p
 ABSTRACT
 On  May  22-23,   1975,   a meeting  of  the   Lake  Michigan  Toxic  Substances
 Committee   was  called  to  discuss  the concerns of the states and Federal
 agencies related to problems with polychlorinated biphenyls  (PCBs).  At  the
 conclusion  of  this  meeting a number of  concensus conclusions  were  drawn  and
 a  recommendation was  made to ban nationally all domestic and imported  PCBs
 destined for use other than in transformers  and capacitors  and  that   even
 that  use   be   critically   reviewed  in  light   of  currently  available or
 potential replacement  products.  This report presents evidence  to  support
 the conclusions  drawn  and  the recommendation.
TITLE
AUTHOR
 Studies  on  Measurement   of   PCS   in  Exhaust  Gases  (Haigasuchu no  PCS  no
 Sokutei ni Tsuite)

 Kawase, Z.  ; Arai, M.  ; Yoshida, Y.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, N.C. Translation
                  Services Section.
REPORT NUMBER

REPORT DATE

NOTE

ABSTRACT
PB-259 071-T (NTIS);  EPA-TR-76-544 (EPA)

1973   7p

Trans, of Taiki Osen Kenkyu (Japan) v8 n3 p598 Oct 73.(PC A02/MF A01)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)  in the combustion gas of domestic refuse
were  measured  at  two  incinerators.   First,  the measurement method was
devised by examination of absorbent and capturing rates.  The  tests  using
several  organic  solvents  showed that 10%  glycerine solution yielded the
best result. For a capturing device, between a flask and an absorption jar,
a tube packed with glass wool was installed. The capturing rate of the tube
was 83%,  and together with the absorption jar, the total capturing rate was
96%,  and in some cases  97.9%.   This  method  was  then  applied  to  the
combustion gas of incinerators. The PCB content in the gas was small,  with
the maximum measurement of 0.30 microgram/N cu m, which was captured in the
tube; there was no trace in the absorbent.
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REPORT DATE

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                  Study  of  PCB  Destruction  Efficiency  and Performance for a  Coal  Fired
                  Utility Boiler. Volume 2. Test Protocol                     "	
                  (Final rept. Mar 80-May 82)~
 Whitmore,  F.  C.  ;  Barden,  J. D.

 Versar,  Inc.,  Springfield, VA.
 Industrial Environmental Research Lab.,
 NC.
                                                           Research Triangle Park,
PB84-110154 (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-83-101B (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3181  (EPA Contract Number)

Oct 83   89p

See also Volume 1, PB84-110147.

As  a  result of the actions of the Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA)
in banning the manufacture of PCBs and  in  requiring  that  PCBs  and   PCB
contaminated  material  still  in  service  be  withdrawn  as  soon  as  is
practical,  there is a large  and  growing  reservoir  of  PCB-contarainated
hydrocarbons in the United States. In any case,  many of these contaminated
materials possess significant energy content and therefore could  serve  as
fuel  for  some industrial processes.  In this era of very high fuel costs,
there is great demand for PCB-contaminated materials to be used as fuel.  A
further  impetus  in  this  direction  is  the  fact  that the PCB Disposal
Regulations  (referred  to  herein  as  the  Regulations)    specify   that
incineration   is   the  preferred  method  of  disposal  of  PCBs  and  of
PCB-contaminated materials.   In view of  these considerations,  it is highly
desirable  that  a  series  of  co-firing  experiments  be carried out on a
coal-fired high efficiency power boiler.  Such a test series is described in
this document.
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 ORGANIZATION

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REPORT NUMBER


REPORT DATE

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ABSTRACT
 Study  of  PCS  Destruction  Efficiency  and Performance for a Coal-Fired
 Utility Boiler. Volume 1. Test and Evaluation"	
 (Final rept.  Mar 80-May 82)
 Whitmore,  F.  C.  ;  Barden,  J.  D.

 Versar,  Inc.,  Springfield,  VA.
 Industrial  Environmental  Research  Lab.
 NC.
                                                           Research Triangle Park,
 PB84-110147  (NTIS);   EPA-600/2-83-101A  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3138  (EPA  Contract  Number)

 Oct  83    79p

 See  also  Volume  2, PB84-110154.

 The  report  gives   results   of  an evaluation of  the adequacy of a large
 coal-fired utility boiler for disposal of oils  containing  50-499  ppm  of
 PCBs  under  conditions   set  by the PCB Disposal Regulations.  TVA's Widows
 Creek Boiler No.   1 was used  for the tests.  In these tests,  all  effluent
 streams   were  sampled and analyzed,  to determine representative values of
 Destruction Efficiency (DE) for this technology. On the basis that both the
 flue gases and the fly ash could have  contained   PCB  concentrations  just
 below  the  quantifiable  level,   the  minimum  (worst  case)   DE  can be
 determined.  The class of  high  heating  value  materials  (such  as  used
 tranformer  oil,  etc.)  that exhibit PCB concentrations between 50 and 500
 ppm of PCBs can only be burned in high efficiency power boilers (or in  PCB
 incinerators).   It  has  been a matter of some concern that the ability of
 such high efficiency boilers  to produce acceptable destruction efficiencies
 (DE) be determined in representative systems.  The report that follows will
discuss  a  series  of  tests  on  a coal-fired boiler which addresses this
concern.
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                   Summary  Characterizations of  Selected Chemicals of  Near-Term  Interest
                   (Final rept)                    ~—
 CORPORATE  SOURCE   Environmental   Protection  Agency,   Washington,   DC.    Office   of  Toxic
                   Substances.
 REPORT  NUMBER

 REPORT  DATE

 NOTE

 ABSTRACT
                   PB-292 419/9 (NTIS);  EPA/560/4-76/008 (EPA)

                   Sep  76   3lp

                   See  also report dated Sep 75, PB-246 356.

                   This  report  includes  summary  characterizations  of  8  chemicals   of
                   near-term concern to EPA.  The report summarizes (a)  health and ecological
                   effects and environmental behavior, (b)  sources,  environmental levels and
                   exposed  populations,  (c)  technologic and economic aspects and (d)  steps
                   that have been taken and are being taken.
TITLE
                  Superfund  Record  of  Decision (EPA Region 1):  Picillo Farm,
                  Rhode Island, September 1985
                  ouperruna  Kecora  or  \
                  Rhode Island, September
                  (Final rept)

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133998/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R01-85/012 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       30 Sep 85   72p
Coventry
ABSTRACT
                  The Picillo Farm site is located  in  Coventry,  Rhode  Island,  approximately
                  20 miles southwest of Providence.  Drums  containing   hazardous  wastes  and
                  bulk  wastes  were  illegally disposed within  an 8-acre  area of the Picillo
                  Farm over a period of months  in 1977.  A  series  of  trenches—the  northwest
                  trench,    northeast  trench,    west  trench,   south  trench,   and two slit
                  trenches—were used for this  activity. In September  1977,   an explosion and
                  fire  at  the  site  brought   the dumping  activities   to  the attention of
                  regulatory agencies.   Since  September  1977,  a number of investigations and
                  remedial activities have been conducted at the site.   PCBs,   organics,  and
                  phenols  were identified in onsite soil.   The selected remedial actions  are
                  included.
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 Superfund   Record   of   Decision   (EPA  Region  1):   Re-Solve,   Inc    Site
 Massachusetts.  July 1982          '	:	
 (Final  rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213627/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R01-82/004 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       1 Jul 82   13p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
See also PB85-213619 and PB85-213635.
Also available in set of 6 reports, PB85-213585.

The Re-Solve,  Inc.  site was used as a solvent reclamation facility  for
approximately 24 years until operations ceased in  1980. High concentrations
of  PCB's,   volatile  organics and heavy metals have been measured.  These
contaminants are migrating off-site via surface runoff  and  ground  water.
The  contaminated  ground  water  plume is migrating towards a recreational
pond which drains into a lake designated as a secondary  water  supply  for
the  City of Fall River.  In addition,  the site is located over an aquifer
which serves as a recharge  area  for  a  portion  of  the  Town  of  North
Dartmouth  where  a  new  municipal well is scheduled to be installed.  The
cost-effective remedial action for this site includes: removing contents of
four unlined lagoons,  soil from 'hot spots',  and soil from a  former  oil
spreading  area for disposal off-site at a RCRA approved facility.  Capping
of the entire 6-acre site is also included.  The estimated capital cost for
the  selected  alternative is $3,050,000.   Annual operation and maintenance
costs  were estimated to be $36,000.
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Superfund  Record  of  Decision (EPA Region 2):  Burnt Fly Bog Site,  New
Jersey, November 1983~"~~~
(Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213676/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R02-83/002 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       16 Nov 83   27p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
See also PB85-213668 and PB85-21368A.
Also available in set of 11 reports PC E99, PB85-213650.

The Burnt Fly Bog site is located in Marlboro Township,  Monmouth  County
and  Old Bridge Township,  Middlesex County,  New Jersey.  Between 1950 and
1956, the site had been used for lagoon storage and settling of reprocessed
oil,  storage of filter clay from oil   reprocessing  operations,   sanitary
landfilling,  and sand and gravel pit  operations.  During these operations,
hazardous substances were improperly disposed of resulting in contamination
throughout the 60-acre study area.  The selected remedial action  for  this
site includes: excavation and disposal off-site liquids,  sludges,  asphalt
piles,  drums,  contaminated soil from lagoons and wetlands,  restore  site
contours  and  vegetation;   monitor  ground  water for 5-year period.  The
approach  is  a  three-phase  action.    Capital  costs  for  the   selected
alternative  are estimated at $2,200,000 for Phase I,  $5,110,000 for Phase
II and $60,000 per year for operation  and maintenance.
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 Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 2^: Bridgeport Site, New Jersey
 December 1984                    "—
                   (Final rept)

 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.

 REPORT NUMBER     EPA/ROD/R02-84/001 (EPA)
                   PB85-213668/XAB (NTIS)
 REPORT DATE

 NOTE


 ABSTRACT
 31  Dec  84    60p

 See also PB85-213676.  Portions  of  this  document  are  not  fully  legible.
 Also available  in  set  of  11  reports  PC  E99,  PB85-213650.

 This 30-acre   site  is  located  approximately one  mile  east  of  the  Town  of
 Bridgeport  and  about  two  miles  south  of the  Delaware River.  The site is an
 abandoned   waste oil storage and recovery  facility which  operated  from  1950
 through the early  1970's.  The  site  includes a  tank  farm  consisting  of 90
 tanks and process  vessels, drums,  tank  trucks and a  12.7  acre  waste  oil and
 wastewater  lagoon.   The lagoon  is  divided  into  three layers:   an oily upper
 layer,  an  aqueous middle  layer,   and  bottom   sludge/sediment   deposits.
 Sampling  of  these  lagoon  layers and  the ground water  reveal average PCB
 concentrations  in  excess of 500 ppm; organics,  such as benzene,   methylene
 chloride  and   toluene,  at concentrations up to  1,000 ppb;  and acetone at
 levels up to 70 ppm.  The cost-effective remedial alternative  selected  for
 the  first operable unit includes disposal of oily waste and sediment/sludge
 via  on-site incineration; removal  and disposal of contaminated water via an
 on-site treatment system; drum excavation and removal;  maintenance  pumping
 to  prevent  further migration of the contaminated  plume; complete removal of
 tanks and waste;  installation of  a water supply pipeline from an  existing
 pump  station;   and  a  second phase RI/FS to determine appropriate ground
 water cleanup and lagoon closure remedies.   The  estimated  total   project
 capital  cost  for  this  remedy   is  $57,672,000 and the estimated  10-year
 operation and maintenance costs for the water supply pipeline is $20,000.
TITLE
Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA  Region 2):  Chemical Control Site
Elizabeth, New Jersey, September 1983"~
(Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213684/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R02-83/003 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       19 Sep 83   8p
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 ABSTRACT
 See  also  PB85-213676  and  PB8-213692.
 Also available  in set of  11  reports,  PB85-213650.

 The  Chemical  Control  site  is  located  in the City of   Elizabeth   in  Union
 County,    New  Jersey.    This  site   operated  as a hazardous  waste storage,
 treatment  and  disposal   facility  accepting   various   types  of  chemicals
 including   acids,   arsenic   bases,   cyanides,  flammable  solvents,   PCBs,
 compressed bases,   biological agents,  and pesticides.   The  cost-effective
 remedial   action   selected for  this site includes removal of  gas cylinders,
 reconstruction  of  storm sewer catch basins and  grates,   cleaning  of   the
 storm sewer system, construction of curbing and decontamination  of five  box
 haulers and one vacuum truck  on-site.  The hazardous materials generated by
 these remedial  actions will be  transported  off-site  to a  RCRA  approved
 disposal site.  The  estimated  project cost is $732,500.
TITLE
                  Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA  Region  2):  Goose Farm,  Plumsted
                  Township, New Jersey, September 1985~
                  (Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133972/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R02-85/016 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       27 Sep 85   112p
ABSTRACT
The Goose Farm site is located approximately two miles northeast  of  the
Town of New Egypt in Plumsted Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. The Goose
Farm was used as a hazardous waste disposal site from the mid 1940's to the
mid  1970's  by  a manufacturer of polysulfide rubber and solid rocket fuel
propellant.  The majority of wastes were dumped into a pit dug through  the
fine  sand.   The  dimensions  of the pit were approximately 100 x 300 x 15
feet.  Lab packs,  55 gallon drums,  and bulk liquids were dumped into  the
pit. Investigations have found contaminated soils containing volatile, acid
and  base/neutral  organic  pollutants   throughout  the  disposal area.  In
addition,  sampling shows contamination of ground water up to 570 ppm total
priority  pollutants  and contamination of the surface water up to 1100 ppb
total volatile organics. The recommended remedial alternative for this site
is expected to be implemented in a phased manner.
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 Superfund    Record   of   Decision   (EPA  Region   2):    Hudson  River   PCBs
                  (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) Site.
                  (Final rept)
                                   New York,  September 1984
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213692/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R02-84/004 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       25 Sep 84   48p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
See also PB85-213684 and PB85-213700.  Portions of  this document are  not
fully  legible.
Also available  in set of 11 reports, PB85-213650.

During a 30-year period ending in  1977, the Hudson  River was contaminated
with  polychlortnated  biphenyls   (PCBs)   from two capacitor manufacturing
plants owned by the General Electric Company. Field surveys have shown that
PCS contamination is found in 40 submerged sediment hot spots,   5  exposed
shoreline remnant deposits,  dredge spoils on the banks of the upper Hudson
River and in estuary sediments.  The remedial alternative selected for this
site  consists of in-place containment of remnant shoreline deposits.  This
temporary solution includes:  covering affected areas with an 18-inch thick
layer of subsoil followed by a 6-inch layer of topsoil, grading and seeding
the  cover  to  minimize erosion and,   if necessary,  bank stabilization to
prevent scouring. An alternative to address submerged PCB hot spots was not
selected at this time because of the lack of  existing  data  to  establish
that  existing  technology would be effective and reliable.  The Strate will
conduct a dredging demonstration program using funds from  Section  116  of
the Clean Water Act.  If adequate,   the information from this demonstration
project will be used to develop a remedial action which will  address  both
river sediments and  the exposed remnant deposits.
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                  Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA  Region  2):   Krysowaty Farm Site
                                                                 ~
                  Hillsborough, New Jersey, June 1984
                  (Final rept)                       "
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213700/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R02-84/005 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       20 Jun 84   48p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
See also PB85-213692 and PB85-213718.  Portions of this document are  not
fully legible.
Also available in set of 11 reports, PB85-213650.

The  Krysowaty farm is located on a 42-acre tract of land in Hillsborough
Township,  New Jersey.  The disposal of chemical wastes  at  the  site  was
reported to have occurred between 1965 and 1970.  An estimated 500 drums of
paint and dye wastes were dumped,  crushed and  buried  at  the  site.   In
addition  to  drums,   other  wastes  including  demolition debris,  tires,
automobiles,  bulk waste,  solvents,  waste sludge and other materials were
disposed at the site.  The cost-effective remedial alternative selected for
this site is excavation and off-site disposal   of  contaminated  soils  and
wastes  at  a facility approved for PCBs and monitoring of existing on-site
wells semi-annually for a period of  5 years.   A permanent  alternative water
supply  will also be provided to potentially affected residences as part of
the remedial action.  The capital cost   for  the  selected  alternative  is
$2,164,014  and  the  O&M costs for the project,  which include water usage
cost (20 year present worth)  and post closure  environmental monitoring,  are
$ 145,698.
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 Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 2)
 September 1984                     '	
                                                               Pijak Farm Site, New Jers
ev,
                  (Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213742/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R02-84/009 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       30 Sep 84   43p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
 See   also  PB85-213734  and  PB85-213759.
 fully legible.
 Also  available  in  set  of  11  reports,  PB85-213650.
                                                          Portions of this document are not
 The  Pijak  Farm  is  located  approximately  two miles  northeast of   the  Town
 of New Egypt in  Plumsted Township,  Ocean County,  New  Jersey.   The  site is
 approximately 87 acres and  is  relatively flat with portions that  drop  off
 into  a  marshy,   wooded   flood  plain.  Between  1963  and  1970,  drums and
 free-flowing liquids from  a facility disposing of  specialty  and  research
 chemicals  were  dumped  into  a natural ditch which traversed the site and
 were later covered with soil.  The deteriorated remains  of drums  are  visible
 along the edge of the flood plain.  Contaminants found  at the site include:
 halogenated  hydrocarbons,  PCBs,  phenolic compounds and oil sludges.  The
 principle contaminants found   onsite  are  not  priority  pollutants.   The
 cost-effective  remedial  alternative  selected  for  this  site  includes:
 removal and off-site disposal  of  all  drums  and  lab  packs   to   a  RCRA
 facility;  excavation and off-site disposal of visibly  contaminated  soil to
 a RCRA facility;  pumping and  removal of  contaminated  ground  water,   as
 necessary,  during excavation;  monitoring on-site wells,  annually,  'for a
 five year period  and  sediment  control  during  excavation  and  sampling
efforts.    The capital cost for the selected alternative is estimated to be
 $1,962,750  and   the  five-year  O&M  ground  water  monitoring  costs  are
estimated to be  $53,600.
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 Superfund  Record  of  Decision (EPA Region 2):  PAS  (Pollution  Abatement
 Services)  Oswego Site, New York, June  1984~	
 (Final  rept)
 CORPORATE  SOURCE  Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

 REPORT  NUMBER     PB85-213734/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R02-84/008 (EPA)

 REPORT  DATE       6  Jun  84    32p
 NOTE
ABSTRACT
TITLE
See also PB85-213726 and PB85-213742.
Also available in set of 11 reports, PB85-213650.

The Pollution Abatement Services (PAS) site, which is located in the City
of Oswego,  NY,  was used  as  a  chemical  waste  storage  and  processing
facility. The site is bounded on the east, north, and west by wetlands from
two stream channels.  Just to the north of PAS the two streams converge and
flow into Lake Ontario.  The soil and ground water  are  contaminated  with
waste acids and alkalis,  PCB-contaminated solids and liquids,  halogenated
organics,   organic  resins,   and  heavy  metal-laden   wastewater.    The
cost-effective  remedial  alternative  includes:    limited  excavation  and
removal of contaminated soil,   subsurface  tanks,   and  drums  to  a  RCRA
approved  landfill;  construction of a perimeter  slurry wall;  site grading
and capping in accordance with  RCRA  Part  264;    ground  water  recovery;
leachate  collection;   on-site  ground  water and leachate treatment;   and
ground water monitoring in accordance with RCRA Part  264.  The capital  cost
for  the  selected  alternative  is  $1,363,700  and  the annual O&M cost  is
$117,000.
                  Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 2);  Wide Beach Development Site
                  Brant Township, New York, September 1985"
                  (Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133840/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R02-85/018  (EPA)

REPORT DATE       30 Sep 85   98p
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 ABSTRACT
 The Wide Beach Development site Is a small lake-side community located in
 the Town of Brant, in southern Erie County, New York. Between 1968 and 1978
 approximately 155 cubic meters of waste oil, some of which was contaminated
 with  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls (PCBs),  was applied to the local roadways
 for dust control by the Wide Beach Homeowners Association.  The   source  of
 the waste oil is being investigated,  however,  drums labeled as  dielectric
 coolant were found onsite.  In 1980,  the installation of a sanitary  sewer
 line  in  the development resulted in the excavation of highly contaminated
 soil from the roadways and their vicinity.  Because it was not known at that
 time that a PCB problem existed, excavated soil was used as fill  in several
 yards and in a community recreation area.  Subsequent sampling revealed the
 presence of PCBs in the air, roadway dust,  soil,   vacuum cleaner  dust    and
 water samples from private wells.   The  selected remedial  action   for   this
 site is included.
TITLE
 Superfund  Record of  Decision  (EPA  Region  3):  Harvey-Knott  Drum  Site,   New
 Castle  County,  Delaware,  September 1985                ~'—
 (Final  rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133915/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R03-85/017 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       30 Sep 85   54p
ABSTRACT
The Harvey-Knott Drum Site is located In New  Castle  County,   Delaware
approximately  one-half  mile  east  of  the Maryland-Delaware border.  The
Harvey and Knotts Trucking, Inc.,  operated an open dump and burning ground
on  the  site  between  1963  and  1969.   The  facility accepted sanitary
municipal,  and industrial wastes believed to be sludges,  paint  pigments'
and solvents. Wastes were emptied onto the ground, into excavated trenches,'
or  left  in  drums (some of which were buried).  Some of these wastes were
either burned as a means of reducing waste volume,  or allowed to seep into
the  soil.   Contamination  of  soil,  surface water,  and ground water has
occurred as a result of disposal of these industrial wastes.  The  selected
remedial action for this site is included.
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TITLE
 Superfund  Record of Decision  (EPA Region 3):
 Forge,  Pennsylvania, February  1983
 (Final  rept)
                                                                 Lehigh Electric Site.
Old
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213825/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R03-83/005 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       11 Feb 83   39p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
See also PB85-213817 and PB85-213833.
Also available in set of 9 reports, PB85-213775.

The LeHigh Electric and Engineering Company site is located in Old Forge,
Pennsylvania and encompasses approximately 6.4 acres of  property  adjacent
to  the Lackawanna River.  Since the early 1960's the site has been used by
LeHigh Electric as an electrical equipment repair and  storage  yard.   The
hazardous  conditions  at  the site were created by indiscriminate handling
and  disposal  of  PCBs.   The  site  investigation  found  that  PCBs  are
concentrated  in  the surface soil layers from undetectable to 110,000 ppm.
The  cost-effective  remedial  action  selected  for  the   site   includes
excavation  and  off-site  disposal of  soils  with a PCB concentration of 50
ppm  or  greater;    additional   soil    excavation   and   removal   where
cost-effective; demolition of the buildings on-site; backfilling,  grading,
and vegetating of the site to minimize  erosion and to  control  percolation
and  run-off.   The  estimated  capital   cost  for  this remedial action is
$6,401,000 and monitoring and maintenance costs for the site over a 30-year
period is $46,000.
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TITLE
 Superfund  Record  of  Decision (EPA Region 5)
 Illinois,  September  1985
                                                                Acme Solvents,  Morristi
                  (Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133881/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R05-85/026 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       27 Sep 85   55p
NOTE

ABSTRACT
Portions of this document are not  fully  legible.

The Acme Solvents Reclaiming, Inc.  facility  is  located approximately  five
miles south of Rockford,  Illinois.  From  1960  until   1973,    the  facility
served  as  a  disposal  site  for  paints,   oils and still bottoms from  the
solvent reclamation plant located  in Rockford.  In addition,   empty  drums
were stored onsite. Wastes were dumped into  depressions created from  either
previous  quarrying  activities  or  by  scraping over-burden  from the near
surface bedrock to form berms.  In  September  1972,  the Illinois  Pollution
Control  Board (IPCB)  ordered Acme to remove all drums and wastes from  the
facility and to backfill the lagoons.  Follow-up inspections revealed  that
wastes  and  crushed  drums  were being left onsite and merely covered with
soil.  Sampling of the site revealed  high  concentrations  of  chlorinated
organics in the drinking water.  The major source of hazardous substances at
the  facility are the waste disposal mounds.  These mounds contain "volatile
and serai-volatile organic  compounds  and  concentrations  of  PCBs  up  to
several hundred mg/kg.  The selected remedial action is  included.
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 TITLE
 Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA Region  5):  A  and  F  Materials,
 Site,  Illinois  (Initial  Remedial Measure),  November  1983"
 (Final  rept)"~~
                                                                                     Greenup
 CORPORATE  SOURCE   Environmental  Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB8-213890/XAB(NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R05-83/001   (EPA)

 REPORT DATE        23  Nov  83    16p
 NOTE
 ABSTRACT
 See also PB85-213908.
 Also available in set of 9 reports, PB85-213882.

 The site,  a defunct waste solvent  reclaiming/processing  facility,    is
 located  on  three  and  thre^-quarters acres of land in Greenup,   IL,   and
 includes thirteen steel storage tanks containing  mixtures  of  waste'  oils
 contaminated with PCBs and organics, sludges, spent caustics,  spent  acids,
 contaminated water and waste products. The tanks have a history of  failure,'
 creating a significant threat of hazardous substance release.  In addition]
 the  site  includes  four  storage  lagoons of contaminated sludge  and  soil
 which have a history of overflow problems.  The site is  underlain  by   ten
 feet  of  silty material with a high permeability;  beneath this silt layer
 lies a sand and gravel aquifer which has been contaminated.  The site has a
 pronounced slope toward a river,  is in a flood plain,  and includes  porous,
 soil and high ground water  table.   The  cost-effective  Initial   Remedial
 Measure (IRM) selected for this site includes:  off-site transportation  and
              all  contaminated  bulk  liquids,   oils  and  drums   at   a
               facility.   Additional  actions  will  include a cooperative
              conduct  an  RI/FS  for  soils,    sludges  and  ground  water
                 and  the  preparation  of  another ROD to address  remedial
 actions  necessary  to  mitigate   problems   caused   by   the   remaining
 contaminants. The capital cost of the IRM is estimated to be $111,100.
                  disposal  of
                  RCRA-approved
                  agreement to
                  contamination.
TITLE
Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 5);   Byron/Johnson Salvage Yard
Byron, Illinois, March 1983~	
(Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-232148/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R05-85/010 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       13 Mar 85   32p
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 ABSTRACT
  Bvron    TM?   ?°n)   5    ^ ^ 8lte  lS  1OCated 4  miles  southwest  of
  Byron    Illinois  and  consists  of  20  acres  of  woodlands  in a rural
  agricultural area.   The yard operated during  the  1960's and  early 1970's as
  a  salvage  yard   and unpermitted landfill.   Domestic refuse and industrial
  drums have  been collected  and sometimes  buried  on site.  Ten surface  water"
  sampling  points from nearby  Woodland Creek and  Rock River, and three ground
  toxic SHmP!ln?  P°in;s have yielded high  concentrations  of  cyanide and other
  PPR.   Ch^cals lncluding  ^ad,  arsenic, halogenated  organics  and low-level
  PCB s.  The selected remedy  for  the  Byron  Salvage Yard  consists  of  off-site
  disposal  of all surface  and  buried   drums,    off-site  disposal   of   highly
  contaminated  soils   which   exhibit  the   EP  toxicity  characteristic,   and
  in-situ treatment with  sodium hypochlorite and  ammonia  of  all  contaminated
  soil  containing greater  than  1 Ppm cyanide. Off-site  disposal  would  include
  disposal  at a lined,  RCRA approved landfill and,  if possible,  incineration
  or  treatment of liquids.  Total estimated cost  for  the  selected  remedial
  ai^r?atir..iLrteStlmated   C°  be   $M™,919  and   O&M  costs  would be an
  additional $6,000 per year.
TITL.
 Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA  Region 5);  Berlin and Farr
        "reek, Michigan, February 1984     "                     -—
                                                                                        it
                   (Final rept)
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213916/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R05-84/003 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       29 Feb 84   34p
NOTE
ABSTRACT
 See  also  PB85-213908  and  PB85-213924.
 Also available  in  set of  9 reports  PC  E99,  PB85-213882.

 The   Berlin   and   Farro   Liquid   Incineration   site   occupies   40    acres
 approximately  3.5 miles  south  of  the  City of Swartz  Creek,   Michigan    A
 liquid waste  incinerator  was operated  at  the site  from  1971  until  the  late
 iy/U s,    during which time  liquid wastes were  incinerated,  stored  in open
 lagoons and underground tanks and poured into agricultural   drains.   Solid
 wastes,    contained   primarily  in   crushed  drums,   were buried in  various
 on-site locations.  The selected alternative to mitigate  the   uncontrolled
 hazardous  waste   problem at the Berlin and Farro  site involves four areas
 They  are:  excavation  of  the existing  drum Landfill and disposal of  sludge
 crushed  drums,    liquid   wastes  and  visibly  contaminated soil at a RCRA
 facility;  solids  to be landfilled and liquids  to  be  incinerated.   Also
 excavation  of  the paint  sludge trench and disposal  of sludges and visibly
 contaminated soil at a RCRA facility. Also,  excavation of the agricultural
 drains  leaving  the site  and miscellaneous areas of  visible contamination
 and disposal of wastes,  sludge and visibly contaminated  soil  at  a  RCRA
 facility. Supplemental sampling will be performed to determine if waste has
migrated below visibly contaminated areas.
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TITLE
                  Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 5); Cemetery Dump Site
                  County, Michigan, September 198T                       ~	
                  (Final rept)
                                                                   Oakland
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133949/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R05-85/021 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       11 Sep 85   21p
ABSTRACT
The  Cemetery  Dump  Site  is  located  in  Oakland  County,    Michigan,
approximately 35 miles northwest of Detroit.  The 4 acre site was once used
as a sand and gravel pit which has been backfilled  and  cleared.   Citizen
reports allege that approximately 300 to 600 barrels were dumped and buried
onsite  in the late 1960s or early 1970s.  In September 1981,  the Michigan
Department  of  Natural  Resources  excavated   and   transported   offsite
approximately  20  to 30 barrel fragments.  Analysis of the barrel contents
indicated the presence of paint sludges, solvents, PCBs and oils.  This ROD
is  a  source control remedial action that includes excavation and disposal
of approximately 250 drums at an offsite RCRA facility.  Total capital cost
for  the  selected  remedial  action  is  estimated  to be $1,883,261.  Any
additional remedial actions will be  addressed  in  a  separate  Record  of
Decision upon completion of the RI/FS.
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 TITLE
 Superfund   Record   of  Decision  (EPA Region 5):   Laskin Poplar Oil
                                       ~
                   Jefferson, Ohio, August 1984
                   (Final rept)
                                                                                        it,
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213924/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R05-84/004 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       9 Aug 84    25p
 NOTE
 ABSTRACT
 See also PB85-213916 and  PB85-213932.
 Also  available  in set  of  9  reports  PC  E99,  PB85-213882.

 The Laskin Poplar Oil  site  includes several storage  tanks  and   retention
 ponds  of  waste  oils,   on about  9 acres  in  northeastern Ohio,  Ashtabula
 County.  The waste oils contain PCBs,  phenols,  PAHS,  sludges  and   other
 organics,  and  both soils and surface  waters have  become contaminated.  The
 site has been involved in mudslides and flooding,  and runoff  and  seepage
 into  Cemetery  Creek  pose  the  most  obvious  and  immediate  threat  of
 environmental contamination.  The cost-effective remedial  alternative  for
 this  site includes:  off-site incineration of contaminated water and waste
 oil above and below 50 ppm PCB,  using established technology.  The capital
 cost  for  the  selected alternative was estimated  to be $1,043,000;  no O&M
 activities were required for this Final Action.
TITLE
Superfund Record of Decision (EPA Region 5):  Outboard Marine Corporation
Site, Waukegan, Illinois, May 1984~	
(Final rept)~
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-213957/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R05-84/007 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       15 May 84   71p
NOTE
                  See also PB85-213940 and PB85-213965.
                  Also available in set of 9 reports PC E99, PB85-213882.
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 ABSTRACT
 The Outboard Marine Corporation (CMC)  site  is  located north of Chicago on
 the shore of Lake Michigan.  It  is  the  location  of  an  outboard  motor
 manufacturing plant which used  polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)  in its die
 cast machines for about 20 years ending  in  the  early  1970's.   Discharges
 from  the  facility  resulted   in  highly   contaminated sediment in Waukgan
 Harbor and contaminated soil  in the parking lot north of the plant and  the
 'North  Ditch,'    a  tributary  of Lake Michigan.   The cost-effective option
 considered  for   this  site was  excavation  and   off-site   disposal   of
 PCB-contaminated  material.  This  is   the only   option  that  meets  the
 requirements of  TSCA and guarantees the  halt of PCB migration.  The cost  of
 this option is more than $75 million. Because  of the high cost to implement
 this option it was necessary to Fund Balance.  Fund Balancing is appropriate
 where  the  alternative that would fully satisfy the technical requirements
 of  other environmental  laws is  extremely expensive,  and another alternative
 which approaches the same level of effectiveness can be implemented  for   a
 much  lower cost.   The  Fund Balanced alternative for this site provides for
 off-site disposal  of PCB contaminated hot-spots and  on-site containment   of
 the  moderately   contaminated   materials.    The  cost   of the  Fund Balanced
 selected alternative is estimated  to be  $21.57 million.
TITLE
                  Superfund  Record  of Decision (EPA Region 5):
                  Wauconda, Illinois, September 1985"
                  (Final rept)
                                                Wauconda  Sand and  Gravel
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB86-133873/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/ROD/R05-85/027 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       30 Sep 85   49p
ABSTRACT
The Wauconda Sand and Gravel Landfill site is  located  in  Lake  County,
Illinois,   approximately  two miles north of the Village of Wauconda.  The
74-acre site is comprised of a 43-acre unpermitted landfill,   a  nine-acre
permitted  landfill,   nine acres which are excavated but unfilled,  and 13
acres of perimeter site area. Before 1950,  the site property was used as a
sand and gravel pit. From 1950 until 1977, Wauconda Sand and Gravel Company
operated the northern portion (43 acres unpermitted fill)  of the site as a
landfill.  Landfill operations during  this  period  consisted  of  dumping
refuse into the mined-out gravel pit.  The refuse deposited at the landfill
consisted of residential garbage,  construction  debris,   some  industrial
sludges  and  drums  with  undetermined contents.  In 1980,  a private well
adjacent to the eastern boundary of the landfill was  sampled  by  Illinois
Environmental   Protection   Agency   and    inorganic,    organic  and  PCB
contamination was detected.   Additional investigations concluded that PCBs,
metals,  and organics were contaminating the  ground water and surface water
(Mutton Creek).
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TITLE
 Superfund
 March  1985
 (Final  rept)
Record of Decision (EPA Region 6):  MOTCO,  La Marque.  Texas
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington, DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-229086/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R06-85/005 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       15 Mar 85   56p
ABSTRACT
The MOTCO site is located about  two  miles  southeast  of  the  City  of
LaMarque,   TX  and  occupies approximately  11.3 acres near the junction of
State Highway 3 and the Gulf Freeway.  The site has been used for recycling
styrene  tars  and disposal of industrial chemical wastes.  Due to numerous
complaints,  the City of LaMarque passed an ordinance prohibiting  disposal
of  liquid  wastes in surface impoundments which forced the owners to close
the site.  Subsequent owners attempted to recycle the wastes in the laroons
but  later  abandoned the project.  The cost-effective remedial alternative
selected  for  this  site  involves  transport  of  surface  water  in  the
impoundments  by pipeline to an industrial wastewater treatment plant,  the
incineration of PCB liquid organics at the TSCA  permitted  facility,'  the
incineration  of  non-PCB  liquid organics at the RCRA permitted or interim
status facility,  and off-site disposal of the tars/sludges and soils at  a
RCRA (double-lined) facility.  The estimated total cost for this alternative
is $42,300,000.
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TITLE
                  Superfund
                  Sacramento,
            Record   of
            California,
 Decision  (EPA  Region  9):   Jibboom  Junkyard
May 1985"~	
                  (Final rept)

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.

REPORT NUMBER     PB85-229094/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R09-85/008 (EPA)

REPORT DATE       9 May 85   59p
ABSTRACT
The Jibboom Junkyard site is located on the east bank of  the  Sacramento
River,  approximately 6,000 feet from the State Capital Building.  The nine
acre site is the former location of the Associated Metals  Company  salvage
yard. Today, a majority of the site, 6.7 acres,  is covered by Interstate 5
and the adjacent Jibboom Street.  The property was used for a metal salvage
operation until 1965. All grades of metal were salvaged, including railroad
cars, army tanks,   batteries,   and some transformers.  Results of the seven
EPA and DOHS sampling efforts  indicate that there is extensive lead,  zinc,
and  copper  contamination onsite.  Most of the contamination is limited to
the top one foot of soil,  and no offsite contamination has been  detected.
Subsurface  contamination above background levels was only detected at four
locations.  The selected  remedy  for  the  Jibboom  Junkyard  consists  of
excavation  and  removal  of contaminated soils to a RCRA-approved offsite,
Class 1,  hazardous waste disposal facility.   The total capital cost of the
selected remedial  alternative  is estimated to  be $1,460,000.
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 TITLE
 Superfund  Record  of  Decision  (EPA  Region  9):  Taputimu Farm/Insul
 Territories Site, American Samoa, Decemember 1983
 (Final rept)~	
 CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.

 REPORT NUMBER     PB85-214146/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/ROD/R09-83/006 (EPA)

 REPORT DATE       27 Dec 83   Up
 NOTE
 ABSTRACT
 See also PB85-214138 and PB85-214153.
 Also available in set of 7 reports,  PB85-214088.

 The Taputirau  Farm is a facility  owned  by  the government of American Samoa
 and  is   the   territory's  primary  repository  of  unused  and   out-dated
 agricultural   chemicals  and   pesticides.    The  facility is constructed of
 plywood  walls with a corrugated  metal  roof  and is located  approximately  a
 quarter  mile  from a public beach.  The remedial action alternative selected
 for this site involves  repacking  or   overpacking  the  chemical/pesticide
 materials  stored  at  the Taputirau   Farm,    decontaminating  the  storage
 facilities  and  sealing the decontaminated surfaces,   and  transporting  all
 the  waste  materials to the  U.S.  mainland  for disposal.  The  cost of this
 remedial action  is  estimated  to  be $160,000.
TITLE
AUTHOR

PERFORMING
ORGANIZATION

SPONSOR
REPORT NUMBER
REPORT DATE
Support    Document/Voluntary    Environmental    Impact    Statement    for
Polychlorinated Biphenyls  (PCBs) Manufacturing.  Processing, DistribTTtioir"in
Commerce, and Use Ban Regulation: Economic Impact Analysis
(Final rept.)                                          '	

Westin, Robert ; Woodcock, Bruce

Versar, Inc., Springfield, VA.


Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  DC. Office of Toxic
Substances.

PB82-178500  (NTIS);   EPA/560/3-82-001 (EPA)
EPA-68-01-4771 (EPA Contract Number)

30 Mar 79   315p
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 ABSTRACT
 This   report   summarizes   the   estimated   economic   impacts  of  PCB  Ban
 Regulations   which  implement   the   requirements  of  Sections 6(e)(2)  and
 6(fl)(3)  of  the Toxic Substances Control Act.
TITLE
AUTHOR

CORPORATE
SOURCE

REPORT NUMBER

REPORT DATE

NOTE

ABSTRACT
 Synthesis   of  the  Octa-   and  Nonachlorobiphenyl  Isomers  and  Congeners and
 their	Quantitation   in   Commercial   Polychlorinated   Biphenyls	and
 Identification  in  Human  Breast Milk                             "	
 (Journal article)

 Mullin, M.  ; S*wka, G. ; Safe, L.  ; McCrindle, S.  ; Safe,  S.

 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse He,  MI.  Large Lakes  Research
 Station.

 PB82-238981 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-81-551 (EPA)

 May 82   7p

 Prepared in cooperation with Guelph Univ. (Ontario).

 The synthesis of all possible isomeric nona-  and octachlorobiphenyls has
 been  accomplished  by  the  Cadogan  coupling of commercially available or
 synthetic chlorinated  anilines  in  the  presence  of  excess  chlorinated
 benzenes  and  isoamyl nitrite.  2,3,4,6-Tetrachloroaniline was prepared by
 the chlorination of 2,4,5-trichloroaniline.  The synthetic  polychlorinated
 biphenyls (PCBs)  were characterized by  their proton magnetic resonance and
mass spectra and their purities determined by gas chromatographic analyses.
The PCB standards were used to unambiguously  identify the deca-, nona-, and
octachlorobiphenyls present in human breast milk and in the commercial  PCB
preparations Aroclors  1268, 1262,  1260,  1254, 1248,  1242,  1016,   1232 and
 1221 utilizing  high resolution glass capillary gas chromatography.
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TITLE



AUTHOR


PERFORMING
ORGANIZATION

SPONSOR

REPORT NUMBER


REPORT DATE

ABSTRACT
 Systems    Reliability    and   Performance:    Pilot-Scale  Incineration  of
 Chlorinated Benzenes  at  the  Combustion Research Facility
 (Rept.  for Aug  83-Jan  84)

 Whitmore,  F.  C.  ;  Ross,  Jr.,  R.  W.  ;  Durfee,  R.  L.   ;   Fowler,   C.   F.   •
 Sargent,  D. H.

 Versar, Inc., Pine Bluff, AR.  Southern  Operations.


 Industrial Environmental Research Lab.-Cincinnati, OH.

 PB85-121184/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-84/174  (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-2128  (EPA Contract  Number)

 Oct  84    240p

 A  series   of 34 test  burns was  conducted  between August  1983 and January
 1984 in the pilot-scale  rotary  kiln   incineration  system  at  the  USEPA
 Combustion Research Facility  (CRF), using  chlorinated benzenes as surrogate
 Principal   Organic Hazardous  Components   (POHCs),   over  a range of  feed
 compositions,  POHC feed rates,  rotary kiln  temperatures,  and  afterburner
 temperatures.  The CRF rotary  kiln system  consistently  produced  Destruction
 and Removal Efficiency (ORE)   values  above   99.99%   for  the   chlorinated
 benzenes POHCs. ORE values below 99.99%  were obtained  during several types
 of failure mode simulations (flame-out in kiln or  afterburner).   A  large
 number  of  Products  of  Incomplete  Combustion  (PICs)  were produced and
 identified,   a  number  of  which  are  toxic  or  possibly  carcinogenic.
 Deliberate   reduction   of  excess  air   levels  resulted  in   significant
 production of soot  and PICs but did not produce higher  levels of CO in  the
 combustion  gases.   Hot-zone  sampling  just downstream of each of the two
 combustion chambers provided for the detailed study of  PIC  formation  and
will  facilitate   the  future  development  of  models  of the incineration
 process.  Helium injection techniques were used to determine combustion gas
 flow  rates  and   to  measure  residence time distributions (which directly
affect destruction efficiencies).  This report was submitted in fulfillment
of  Contract 68-03-3128 by Versar,   Inc.  under the Sponsorship of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
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 TITLE
 AUTHOR

 PERFORMING
 ORGANIZATION

 SPONSOR
 REPORT NUMBER


 REPORT DATE

 ABSTRACT
                   Technical   Assistance  in  Support of Permitting  Activities  for the Thermal
                   Destruction of  PCBs                 "                             •	
                   (Final  rept.)

                   Mclnnes,  Robert  G.

                   GCA Corp.,  Bedford, MA.  GCA Technology Div.
                   Industrial  Environmental Research Lab.,  Research  Triangle  Park
                   NC.

                   PB82-231325  (NTIS);  EPA-600/2-81-240 (EPA)
                   EPA-68-02-3168  (EPA Contract Number)

                   Oct 81    78p

                   The  report describes phased efforts to identify,  evaluate,  and  provide
                   technical permitting assistance to utility  boilers  considering   thermally
                   destroying  PCB-contaminated  mineral  oil.  The project also required  that
                   State  and  Local  Governments  be  provided  information   needed   to    aid
                   permitting of a PCB verification burn.
TITLE
                  The  Determination  of Organohalide Pesticides and PCBs in Industrial and
                  Municipal Wastewater; Method 617'~	
                  (Final rept.)
AUTHOR            Pressley, Thomas A ;  Longbottora,  James  E.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.-Cincinnati,  OH.

REPORT NUMBER     PB82-156001 (NTIS);   EPA-600/4-82-006 (EPA)

                  Jan 82   35p
REPORT DATE

ABSTRACT
                  This  is  a gas chroraatographic  (GC)  method  applicable  to .the determination
                  of selected pesticides in municipal and  industrial discharges  as  provided
                  under  40CFR  136.1.    A  sample   is  solvent  extracted with 15%  methylene
                  chloride in hexane using a separatory  funnel.   The extract is concentrated,
                  then   analyzed  by  GC  with   an   electron capture detector.  A total of 29
                  pesticides and 7 PCBs  are included  in  the  method  scope.
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 The   Ecological   Impact   of   Synthetic   Organic  Compound!
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 Lincer,  Jeffrey  L.,  ;  Haynes,  Marieta  E.  ;  Klein,  Marian  L.

 Mote  Marine  Lab.,  Sarasota,  Fla.


 Environmental Research Lab., Gulf Breeze, Fla.

 PB-259 943/9 (NTIS);   EPA/600/3-76/075 (EPA)
 EPA-ROAP-10AKC-043 (EPA Contract Number)

 Sep 76   364p

 Bibliography

 The review and indexed bibliography concerns the presence and effects  of
 pesticides  (i.e.,   insecticides,   herbicides,   fungicides,   etc )  and
 industrial toxicants in the estuarine ecosystem.  The industrial  toxicants
 refer,   primarily,   to  polychlorinated biphenyls,  but phthalate esters
 polychlorinated terphenyls,  chlorinated dibenzodioxins  and  dibenzofurans
 are also discussed.  The review covers literature of the last decade   with
 emphasis on the most  recent 5 years.  However,   the 700-plus references  in
 the  bibliography  span  a  much wider range.  A permuted keyword retrieval
 system (SPINDEX)   is  provided to allow practical use of the bibliography by
scientists, academicians,  and societal decision makers.
TITLE             The Effect of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Rat Reproduction

AUTHOR            Linder, R. E. ;  Gaines, T. B. ;  Kimbrough, R. D.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Protection Agency, Chamblee,  Ga. Chamblee Toxicology Lab.

REPORT NUMBER     PB-279 186/1 (NTIS)

REPORT DATE        15 Aug 73   16p

NOTE               pub.  in Fd Cosmet. Toxicol.,  v!2 p63-77  1974.
                   Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.   Group 5   PB-279
                   175.   Order as  PB-279  175 from  NTIS.                             '
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                   The   present   investigation was initiated in  1970  to  study  the  effects  on
                   reproduction  and  pathology produced by two American-made  PCB  mixtures   sold
                   under the  trade-names Aroclor  1254 and Aroclor  1260.  Aroclor 1254  contains
                   54%  (w/w)  chlorine and is composed of 11% tetra-,  49% penta-,  34% hexa- and
                   b/.   heptachlorobiphenyls;  Aroclor 1260 has 60%  (w/w)  chlorine    with  a
                   composition   of   12%  penta-,  38%  hexa-,  41%  septa-,  8%  octa- and 1%
                   nonochlorobiphenyls.   The  present  communication   is   an    account    of
                   reproduction  studies in rats.  Also included are acute toxicity values  from
                   preliminary studies and comments on pathology and  haematology  in  animals
                   from the reproduction experiments.
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                  The Response of Rainbow Trout 'Salmo gairdneri '
                  After Sublethal Exposures to PCB and Copper
                                                 to  'Aeromonas hydrophila
                  (Journal article)
AUTHOR            Snarski, Virginia M.

CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth,  MN.

REPORT NUMBER     PB83-131136 (NTIS);  EPA-600/J-82-241  (EPA)

REPORT DATE       1982   16p
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Pub. in Environmental Pollution Series A 28, p219-232 1982.

Rainbow trout were continuously exposed to sublethal  PCB  concentrations
for  30  days  and  infected  with  Aeromonas  hydrophila or sham-injected.
Mortality  of  PCB-exposed  infected  fish  was  significantly  lower  than
control-infected   fish.   Survivors  of  the  infection  at  all  exposure
concentrations had elevated leucocrits and decreased haematocrits  compared
with their respective shams. PCB-exposed sham fish had significantly higher
leucocrits  at  both  concentrations  and  significantly lower haematocrits
compared with control-shams.
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    	of  Polychlorinated  Polycyclic  Compounds  and  Related
 Chemicals                      ~~     "                          •	

 Kimbrough, Renate D.

 Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Ga.


 1974   54p

 Pub.  in the Toxicity of Polychlorinated  Polycyclic Compounds and Related
 Chemicals, Critical Reviews Toxicology,  v2 p445-498 1974.
 Included in the report,  Journal Articles  on Toxicology.  Group 4   PB-279
 272. Order as PB-279 272 from NTIS.

 The  present  review  is  an  attempt   to correlate various toxic effects
 produced by the chemicals in order  to  better  understand  and  appreciate
 their  behavior.    The  subjects covered  in this  article have lately  enjoyed
 great interest and  a rapidly  growing   number  of  scientific  reports  are
 available.   Since   a  number of the chemicals discussed produce similar or
 related  effects,  their  toxicology is discussed together rather than  listing
 each compound separately,    which would   have  led  to  a  great deal   of
 repetition.    A  detailed  discussion  of  the  various chemical reactions,
 analytical methods  for  the  determination  of  the  compounds,   is   not   given!
 The review has been written with the toxic effects  of  the various compounds
 as   the   focal point  and   the literature  cited  serves to  illustrate these
 points.   No  attempt  has  been made to  present a  complete   review  of  the
 literature in this  area.
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Thermal Degradation Products from Dielectric Fluids
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Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic
Substances .

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EPA-68-02-3938  (EPA Contract Number)

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 Electrical  transformer  fires  can  cause  extensive  smoke  damage,  especially
 when polychlorinated  biphenyls  (PCBs)   are  involved   since   they  can  form
 polychlorinated  dibenzofurans   (PCDFs)   and   other  toxic  by-products.  To
 characterize  the  potential   for   by-product   formation,    this  study* was
 undertaken  to optimize  conditions  for PCDF  formation  from PCBs  and to study
 the  potential  for   formation  of PCDFs and polychlorinated  dibenzodioxins
 (PCDDs)   from combustion  of selected dielectric   fluids,    including  those
 contaminated   with PCBs.   A bench-scale thermal destruction system was used
 to combust  the samples.   The  dielectric fluid was fed continuously using  a
 syringe  pump.   The concentrations  of CO,  C02,  and 02  in the effluent were
 monitored continuously.   The  entire effluent from the   thermal   destruction
 system  was   passed   through  an   XAD-2  trap   to  collect   PCDFs  and other
 semivolatile  organics. The XAD-2 trap and a rinse of connective tubing were
 Soxhlet  extracted.  Extracts  were  cleaned using   column  chromatography  to
 isolate   the   PCDFs   and   PCDDs.   All samples were analyzed for PCDFs using
 HRGC/EIMS in  the  selected  ion monitoring mode.   The results  of this  work
 indicate  that  the optimum conditions for PCDF formation from PCBs  are near
 675C for  0.8  s  or  longer,  with 8%  excess oxygen.  Under these conditions,
 percent   levels   of   PCDFs  are  formed  from  mineral  oil or  silicone  oil
 contaminated with  PCBs at 5ppm or greater.  PcDFs and PCDDs are also  formed
 from  a   trichlorobenzene  dielectric  fluid  which contained no detectable
 PCBs.
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Thermally  Modulated  Electron  Affinity  Detector for Priority Pollutant
Analysis                     "                 ~          ~	•	
(Final rept.)

Hanisch, R. C. ;  Ogle, L. D. ; Jones,  A. E.  ;  Hall, R. C.

Radian Corp., Austin, TX.


Environmental Monitoring and Support Lab.- Cincinnati, OH.

PB85-158145/XAB (NTIS);   EPA/600/4-85/009 (EPA)
EPA-68-03-2965 (EPA Contract Number)

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 In the area of environmental monitoring,  a  need  exists  for  a  rapid
 sensitive,   and  selective  method  to  analyze  for  chlorinated  organic
 compounds such as pesticides,  PCB,  PCDD,  and PCDF  at  trace  levels  in
 complex  samples.   In  response  to this need,  a program was conducted to
 determine the feasibility of using  a  new  detector  concept  in  the  gas
 chromatographic  analysis  of  certain priority pollutants.  The concept is
 based on the thermal alteration of a  compound's  electron  affinity  in  a
 flow-through  reactor,   which  can  be  used to modify the selectivity and
 sensitivity of the ECD to certain compounds.  The TM ECD  consists  of  two
 ECDs  connected  by a temperature-controlled reactor.  Different classes of
 organic compounds respond to the reactor conditions in different ways: some
 compounds exhibit an  enhanced  ECD  response  after  passing  through  the
 reactor;   others  a  diminished signal;  and still others no change in the
 magnitude of the signal.  The ratio  of  a  compound's  response  from  the
 post-reactor  ECD  to that obtained from the prereactor ECD appears to be a
 property characteristic of each compound.  This peak area ratio can be used
 in  conjunction with its retention time to increase the confidence level of
 the identity of a given  compound  while  still  taking  advantage  of  the
 excellent sensitivity characteristics  of the ECD.
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 Toxicity  of  Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  (PCB's)   to  Fish  and  Other  Aquatic
 Life                     ~                             "	

 Nebeker,  Alan  V.  ;  Puglisi, Frank A.  ;  DeFoe, David  L.

 Environmental  Research  Lab.-Duluth, Minn.
Corvallis Environmental Research  Lab.,
Toxicology  Station.
                                                            Greg.   Western  Fish
PB-264 804/6 (NTIS);  EPA/600/3-77/034  (EPA)

Mar 77   84p

Prepared in cooperation with Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., Oreg.
Western Fish Toxicology Station.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) have been shown to be widespread in the
environment.   Their significance in the aquatic environment as a poison is
now being revealed.  They are being detected in fish and other aquatic life
at  levels  much  higher than concentrations found in the water.  The acute
toxicity of some of the many types of PCB's produced commercially has  been
demonstrated  for a few species of fish,  and fish food organisms,  such as
shrimp,  scuds,  and aquatic  insects;    however,    little  information  is
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                  currently  available  on the chronic effects of PCB on  the  full  life  cycles
                  of aquatic animals.   In order to assess the danger of   these   compounds   to
                  fish  and  fish  food  organisms  the  laboratory  designed  and   conducted
                  bioassays using Daphnia magna, the fathead minnow Pimephales promelas,   the
                  flagfish  Jordanella  floridae,  the scud Gammarus pseudoliranaeus,  and  the
                  midge Tanytarsus dissimilis,  using  commercially  available   PCB  mixtures
                  (Aroclor 1221, 1232,  1242, 1248, 1254, 1260, 1262, and  1268).
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 Toxicity  of  the  Polychlorinated  Biphenyl Aroclor  1016  to  Mink

 Aulerich, R. .1.  ; Ringer, R. K.

 Michigan  State Univ., East Lansing.


 Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB80-168537  (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-80-033 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-1187 (EPA Contract Number)

 Feb 80   34p

Effects of the PCB Aroclor 1016 on reproduction, growth,  and survival of
mink (Mustela vison) were investigated. Mink raised according to commercial
mink-ranch procedures were fed diets that contained 0,  2,  10,  and 25 ppm
Aroclor 1016 for up to 18 months.  Reproduction was not adversely affected,
although kit growth and survival were suboptimum in  some  of  the  treated
groups.   No  hematologic differences were observed between the treated and
non-treated mink, but heart  weight increased and kidney weight decreased in
the older animals of two of  the three PCB-treated  groups.   No  consistent
gross  lesions associated with PCB toxicity were observed.  The PCB residue
in mink tissues was directly related to the quantity of Aroclor 1016 in the
diet.  Residues in mink kits suggest that Aroclor 1016 passes the placental
barrier.
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 Toxicological    Assessment    of    Hexachlorobiphenyl     Isomers    and
 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran in Chicks.   II.  Effects on Drug Metaboli'
 and Porphyrin Accumulation	'
 Goldstein, Joyce A. ; McKinney, James D.  ; Lucier, George W.   ;  Hickman
 Patricia  ; Bergman, Hinda

 National Inst. of Environmental Health Sciences,  Research Triangle Park,


 6 Nov 75   12p

 Pub. in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 36, p81-92 1976.
 Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology. Group 11,  PB-280
 \J\J 1 •

 The study was undertaken to compare effects of several hexachlorobiphenyl
 isoraers  on  a  number  of  parameters  of  hepatic  function In the chick,
 including induction of hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes and  precipitation
 of hepatic porphyria.  These effects were compared with those of TCDF.
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 Toxicological     Assessment     of     Hexachloroniphenyl     Isomers    and
 2,3,7.8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran in Chicks.   II.   Effects on Drug Metabolism
 and  Porphyrin  Accumulation          "  "             '   "	~
Goldstein, Joyce  A.  ; McKinney,  James  D.  ;  Lucier,  George  W.
Patricia  ; Bergman,  Hinda
                                                                 Hickman,


National Environmental Research Center, Research Triangle Park, N. C.
National Inst.  of  Environmental  Health   Sciences,   Research
Triangle Park,  N.C.

6 Nov 75    12p

Pub. in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 36, p81-92 1976.  Prepared in
cooperation with National Inst. of Environmental Health Sciences,  Research
Triangle Park, N.C.
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Toxicology.  Group 5   PB-279
175. Order as PB-279 175 from NTIS.

Pure hexachlorobiphenyl (HCB)  isomers induce  a  number  of  changes  in
parameters  of drug metabolism in the chick including changes in cytochrome
P-450, liver weight,  and p-nitrophenol glucuronyl transfera.se,  but not in
testosterone  glucuronyl transferase activity.  The most active inducers of
drug metabolism  were  2 ,3,4,2',3',4'-HCB  and  2,4 ,6,2',4',6'-HCB,   while
2,4,5,2',4',5'-HCB produced Intermediate effects and 2,3,6,2'.3',6'-HCB was
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                   a  poor  inducer.   All HCBs caused uroporphyrin accumulation and increased
                   delta-aminolfivulinic   acid   (ALA)    synthetase   activity     but   only
                   3,4,5,3',4',5'-HCB,   2 ,3 ,4 ,2 ' ,3',4'-HCB,    and 2,4,5,2',4',5'-HCB produced
                   gross  accumulation  of  hepatic  porphyrins.   Tissue   HCB  concentrations
                   correlated  well  with  hepatic  effecs.    2,3,7,8,-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
                   (TCDF),   a  contaminant  of  commercial   polychlorinated  biphenyl   (PCB)
                   mixtures,    had  no  effects on hepatic ALA synthetase  activity,  porphyrin
                   accumulation,  or glucuronyl transferase.  TCDF did produce a  slight increase
                   in cytochrorae  P-450,  but the increase was  smaller  than  that  produced  by
                   HCBs.
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 Treatment   and   Stabilization    of    Polychlorinated  Biphenyls  (PCBs)
 Contaminated Water and Waste Oil.  A Case  Study.  Whitehouse. Florida	
 (Technical rept.  Jun 76-Jun 77)
 AUTHOR            Wilkerson,  Raymond  T.  ;  Stroud, Fred B.  ;  Smith, Al

 CORPORATE  SOURCE   Environmental  Protection Agency, Atlanta,  Ga. Region  IV.

 REPORT NUMBER      PB-273 842/5   (NTIS)

 REPORT DATE        Jul 77   35P
ABSTRACT
 A  study  was  made   concerning  one  method  of   treating   a   substantial
 Environmental Emergency and  potential health hazard.  The U.S.  EPA,  the  City
 of  Jacksonville,    FL  and  the U.S.  Coast Guard formulates an  inexpensive
 treatment  system  that allows  the discharge of a mixture of  oil,    PCB   and
 water  harmlessly   into the  St.  Johns River.  The emergency stems  from the
 poor structural integrity of  the impoundment dikes.
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Treatment  Effectiveness  for  the  Removal of Selected Contaminants from
Drinking Water~              "                      ~      ~	
(Final rept.)

Stone, Ralph ; Smallwood, H. A. ;  Marsh, J. Rodney

Stone (Ralph) and Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif.
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington,  D.C. Div,
Supply.

Jul 75   199p

PB-258 271/6 (NTIS);
EPA-68-01-2692 (EPA Contract Number)
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 An  extensive  literature  survey  was  conducted  to determine treatment
 methods for removing antimony,  beryllium,  cobalt,  lithium,   molybdenum,
 nickel,    tungsten,   vanadium,   bisethers,   polychlorinated  biphenyls,
 chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides,   and  organophosphorus  insecticides
 from drinking water. The processes discussed included ion exchange, reverse
 osmosis, electrodialysis, distillation, coagulation/precipitation, chemical
 oxidation,    radio-chemical   degradation,    and  adsorption.   Treatment
 efficiencies  were  determined  in   terras   of   influent   and   effluent
 concentrations  for  each  applicable  treatment  method.  Process designs,
 constraints and limitations, operating conditions, and  costs were  presented
 for each treatment process discussed.  Each process was evaluated  as to its
 availability,  applicability,  and technical and economic feasibility.   The
 best available and  best  technically  feasible  treatment  processes   were
 presented  for each contaminant.
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 Treatment  of  Contaminated  Soils  with Aqueous  Surfactants
 (Interim rept.  May  82-Aug  85)  "                      ~~

 Ellis,  W.  D.  ;  Payne,  J. R.  ;  McNabb,  G.  D.

 Science Applications International Corp., McLean,  VA.


 Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati,  OH. Hazardous Waste
 Engineering Research Lab.

 PB86-122561/XAB (NTIS);  EPA/600/2-85/129 (EPA)
 EPA-68-03-3113  (EPA Contract Number)
Nov 85   96p

Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati,
Waste Engineering Research Lab.
OH.  Hazardous
The overall objective of the project was to develop a technical base  for
decisions  on  the use of chemical countermeasures at releases of hazardous
substances.  Work included a literature search to determine the nature  and
quantities  of  contaminants  at  Superfund  sites and the applicability of
existing technology to in situ treatment of contaminated soils.  Laboratory
studies were conducted to develop an improved in situ treatment methodology
and  were  designed  to  determine  whether  significant enhancement to the
efficiency of water washing could be obtained by adding aqueous surfactants
to recharge water used in a continuous recycle.  The use of aqueous nonionic
surfactants for cleaning soil spiked with PCBs,  petroleum hydrocarbons, and
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                   chlorophenol
                   Based  upon
                   potentially
                   hydrophilic
                   on a larger
                   conditions.
                   cost-effecti
                   investigate
                   separation.
              was developed through shaker table and soil column tests.
              project  results,   the  aqueous  surfactant countermeasure is
              useful  for  in  situ  cleanup  of  hydrophobic  and  slightly
              organic contaminants in soil,   and should be further developed
             scale at a small contaminated site  under  carefully  controlled
                However,     reuse   of   the  surfactant  is  essential  for
             ve  field application.  Accordingly,   any  future  work  should
              the  use  of  other  surfactants  that may be more amenable to
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 Treatment   of   Hazardous  Waste.    Proceedings   of   the   Annual
 Symposium  (6th) Held  at  Chicago,  Illinois  on  March  17-20, 1980
 (Final  rept.  Oct 79-Sep  80)
        Research
 Shultz,  David  ;  Black,  David

 Southwest  Research  Inst., San Antonio, TX.


 Municipal  Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH.

 PB80-175094  (NTIS);  EPA-600/9-80-011 (EPA)

 Mar 80    183p

 See also report  dated Mar 80, PB80-175086.

 These proceedings are a compilation of the papers presented by  symposium
 speakers.    They are divided into two volumes representing the technologies
 of Treatment and Disposal.  The primary technical  areas  covered  in  this
 volume  are:   Waste  Sampling  and  Characteristics;   Waste Treatment and
 Control;   Pesticide Treatment and Control;  Thermal Destruction Techniques;
 Economics.
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Ultrastructure of Thyroid Gland in Rats Receiving PCBs

Wasserraann, Dora ;  Wassermann, M.

Hadassah  Medical  School,    Jerusalem  (Israel).  Dept
Health.

1977   lp

Pub. in unidentified Jnl.
of Occupational
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 889. Order as PB-280 889 from NTIS.

 The paper reports  structural  changes  in  the  thyroid  gland  of  rats
 receiving PCBs. White,  local strain, nale rats, 4 and 6 weeks old  received
 200  and  250  Ppm  PCBs-1221  in  their drinking water for 6 and 10 weeks
 respectively.  The mean  level  of  PCBs  in  the  adipose  tissue  of  rats
 receiving 250 ppm PCBs-1221 for 2 1/2 months was 6.8 ppm.
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 Uptake,    Metabolism,    and  Disposition of Xenobiotic Chemicals  in Fish
 Wisconsin Power  Plant  Impact  Study          ~~       ~   '             '	
 Lech,  John ;  Melancon,  Mark

 Medical  Coll.  of  Wisconsin,  Inc.,  Milwaukee.


 Environmental  Research  Lab.-Duluth, MN.

 PB81-135329 (NTIS);  EPA-600/3-80-082  (EPA)
 EPA-R-803971  (EPA Contract Number)

 Aug  80    157p

 Prepared  in cooperation with Madison Gas and  Electric  Co.,   Wisconsin,
 Wisconsin Public  Service   Corp.,   Green  Bay,   Wisconsin Public Service
 Commission, Madison, and Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Madison.
ABSTRACT
The effects and fate  in  fish  of  a  number  of  chemicals,   including
hydrocarbons  and  chlorinated  hydrocarbons,   have  been  examined.   The
interactions between these chemicals  and  fish  have  been  studied  using
several  approaches.   The uptake an elimination of 14C-labeled napthalene,
2-methylnapthalene,    1,2,4-trichlorobenzene,    pentachlorophenol,    and
pentachloroanisole  were  studied.   Each  of  these chemicals was taken up
rapidly  by  rainbow  trout.   Increasing  the  duration  of  exposure   to
14C-napthalene   or  14C-2-methylnapthalene  affected  the  elimination  of
14C-containing  components  from  these  fish.   Activities  of  cytochrome
P-450-related  xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes in rainbow trout livers were
induced.   The  quantities  of  biliary  metabolites  in  these  fish  were
considerably  higher  than  those  found  in  non-induced trout.  Piperonyl
butoxide reduced levels of biliary  metabolites  of  pentachloranisole  and
di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate  in  trout  and  increased tissue levels of these
chemicals.  The high levels of biotransformation products of these chemicals
found in fish bile during and after exposure  to  the  chemicals  in  these
studies  support  the  possible use of bile sampling in pollutant-modelling
programs.
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 Validation  of  a  Method to Measure Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Natural
 Gas Pipelines"~	
 (Final rept.)
 Harris,  Robert  W.  ;  Grainger,  C.  Fred  ;  Mitchell,  William J.

 Grainger Labs., Inc.,  Raleigh, NC.

 Environmental Monitoring Systems  Lab.,   Research Triangle Park
 NC.

 PB82-207556 (NTIS);  EPA-600/4-81-048  (EPA)
 EPA-68-02-3431  (EPA  Contract Number)

 Jun  81    40p

 NIOSH-approved,    commercially-available  Florisil   tubes  were   found to
 quantitatively  collect  PCB  from natural  gas  streams  when  the sampling  rate
 is   less   than  600 cc/min and  less  than  230  liters of  gas is collected.   It
 was  also  found  that  severe  skewing  of  the Aroclor pattern can result  when
 gas   passes  through a  PCB  contaminated  pipe.  When  this  occurs  the  pattern
 recognition  approach used for   quantifying   PCB  in  air   samples  will   be
 inadequate.   In   this  situation  confirmation of PCB should  be done  using a
 second GC   column  and,   if   PCB's  are  confirmed,    the  Webb-McCall   or
 perchlorination procedures  should be utilized for sample  quantitation.
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Vapor  Exchange of PCBs with Lake Michigan;  The Atmosphere as a Sink for
PCBs~          ~                "~	—

Murphy, Thomas J.  ; Pokojowczyk, Jean C. ;  Mullin, Michael D.

Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, Grosse lie, MI.  Large Lakes Research
Station.

DePaul Univ., Chicago, IL.

PB83-250316 (NTIS);  EPA-600/D-83-097

Aug 83   lAp

Prepared in cooperation with DePaul Univ.,  Chicago, IL.
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 ABSTRACT
 In  this  paper,   preliminary results  of the application of an equilibrium
 method for determining the  Henry's  Law  Constants  (HLCs)   for  all  the
 individual  chlorobiphenyl  compounds in the Aroclor mixtures are reported
 Most  of the individual compounds  in Aroclor 1242 and 1254 have HLCs in  the
 range of  2 to  .0007  a-hn/cu ra/mol.   A  method is  also described which permits
 the  fugacity of  the  PCBs  in natural waters to be  determined.   Preliminary
 results of this  method with Lake Michigan water indicates that about 60% of
 the  PCBs  in the  water  samples tested  were in true solution.
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Verification of  PCS  (Polychlorinated Biphenyl)   Spill  Cleanup  by  Sampling
and Analysis	—
(Interim rept. no  2)

Boomer, B. A.  ;  Erickson, M. D.  ; Swanson, S. E.  ;  Cox,  D. C.  ;   Schultz,
B. D.

Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.


Washington  Consulting  Group,  DC.;  Environmental Protection
Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Toxic Substances.

PB86-107315/XAB  (NTIS);  EPA/560/5-85/026 (EPA)
EPA-68-02-3938 (EPA Contract Number)

Aug 85   76p

Prepared in cooperation with Washington Consulting Group,  DC.   Sponsored
by  Environmental  Protection  Agency,    Washington,   DC.  Office of Toxic
Substances.
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 ABSTRACT
                   The report,   intended primarily  for  EPA enforcement personnel,    outlines
                   specific  sampling  and  analysis   methods  to determine compliance with EPA
                   policy on the cleanup of  PCB spills.   The sampling and  analysis  methods can
                   be  used to  determine the residual  levels of PCBs  at a  spill  site following
                   the completion of  cleanup activities.   Although  the methodologies  outlined
                   in  this  document  are  applicable   to  PCB  spills in general,  specific
                   incidents may require special  efforts  beyond the scope  of this   report.   A
                   sampling  design   is proposed  for use  by EPA enforcement staff in detecting
                   residual PCB contamination above a designated limit after a spill site   has
                   been  cleaned.   The  proposed design  involves sampling on a  hexagonal  grid
                   which  is  centered  on the cleanup   area   and  extends  just   beyond   its
                   boundaries.    Quality assurance  (QA)   must  be applied throughout  the  entire
                   monitoring program.   Quality control  (QC)   measures,    including   protocls,
                   certification and  performance  checks,  procedural QC, sample QC,   and  sample
                   custody  as appropriate, should be stipulated in  a  QA plan.
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ABSTRACT
 WASTOX  (Water  Quality Analysis  Simulation for Toxics),   a Framework for
 Modeling the  Fate  of  Toxic  Chemicals  in  Aquatic Environments.  Part  2.  Food
 Chain               "                         ~~   '              '	

 Connolly,  J.  P.  ;  Thomann,  R.  V.

 Manhattan   Coll.,   Bronx,    NY.   Dept.   of Environmental  Engineering and
 Science.

 Environmental  Research  Lab.,  Gulf  Breeze, FL.
 PB85-214435 (NTIS);   EPA/600/4-85/040 (EPA)

 Jun 85   63p

 See also PB85-152882.

 A food chain bioaccumulation mathematical framework was developed as  part
 of a broader framework  for modeling the  fate of  toxic chemicals in  natural
 water systems, entitled WASTOX. A user's guide  for WASTOX  (PB85-152882) was
 published  in August 1984. The  food chain component of WASTOX described here
 is  a  generalized model for estimating  the uptake and elimination of  toxic
 chemicals  by aquatic  organisms. Uptake and elimination rates are related to
 the bioenergetic parameters of the species encompassed in either  a   linear
 food  chain  or a food web.  Concentrations are  calculated as a function of
 time and age for each species included.   Exposure to the toxic chemical  in
 food  is  based  on a consumption rate and predator-prey relationships that
 are specified as a function of age. Exposure to  the toxic chemical in water
 is  functionally   related   to   the   respiration   rate.    Steady-state
 concentrations may also be calculated. Food chain exposure to chemicals may
 be  specified  by  the  user of the model or may be taken directly from the
 values calculated  by  the  exposure  concentration  component  of  WASTOX.
Migratory species, as  well as nonmigratory species, may be-considered.  The
model has been successfully used to model Kepone in the James River  striped
bass food chain and PCBs in the Lake Michigan lake trout food chain  and the
 Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron yellow perch food.
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ABSTRACT
 Water-Related  Environmental  Fate of 129 Priority Pollutants.  Volume I:
 Introduction and Technical Background,  Metals and Inorganics.Pesticide!
 and PCBs                   "                         "	•	•
 (Final rept.)

 Callahan,  Michael A. ;  Slimak,  Michael W.  ;  Gabel,  Norman W.  ;   May   Ira
 P. ;  Fowler,  Charles F.

 Versar,  Inc., Springfield,  VA.
 Environmental  Protection Agency,  Washington,  DC.  Office  of  Water
 Planning and Standards.

 PB80-204373  (NTIS);   EPA-440/4-79-029A  (EPA)
 EPA-68-01-3852 (EPA  Contract  Numer)
 Dec  79    487p

 Sponsored  in part by Grant EPA-68-01-3867.   Prepared  in  cooperation
 SRI  International,  Menlo  Park,  CA.   See  also Volume 2, PB80-204381.
with
This  report   is a literature search and summary of  relevant  data  for  the
individual  fate processes  (hydrolysis,  biodegradation,  photolysis,   etc.)
which  might   be  expected  to occur if a pollutant  were introduced into an
aquatic system.  The report is organized into  101 individual  chapters  for
pollutants  or small groups of pollutants,  and four introductory  chapters.
Each  chapter  has  its  own  references  so   the  chapters   can   be   used
independently.   The  approach taken by this report  is to summarize data on
the individual  processes  which  might  be  important  in  describing  the
transport  and  fate  of pollutants introduced at low concentrations (e.g.,
ppm or less) into aquatic environments.  If transport processes will result
in significant pollutant transfer to another medium  (e.g., air, sediments),
data are included where available to describe what happens to the pollutant
in  the  medium  to  which  the  pollutant  was transferred.  A list of the
literature covered in the search is included.  Results  of  the  literature
search  are that a significant amount of information on most pollutants was
found,  but that the information was  more  useful  in  making  qualitative
judgements   about  the  pollutant  transport  and  fate  than  for  making
quantitative predictions of concentrations in the environment. Availability
of rate constants  useful in mathematical fate models was limited.
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               EPH REPORTS FROM THr
            GOUERNMENT PRINTING nrrirr
                      (GPO)
                    DflTflBflSF
       These citations from the GPO database
   refer to reports submitted to GPO for publication
The items listed here refer to EPH authored, sponsored,
      contracted, or otherwise funded reports.

      The references listed  in this section
             may be purchased from:
                      GPO
             Washington, DC 20402
                (202)783-3238

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 SUBJECT
 An  age-dependent  model of PCS in a Lake Michigan
 food chain"""

 Thomann,  Robert V.
 Connolly, John P.

 Environmental Research Laboratory (Duluth ,  Minn.)


 Duluth, MN :  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
 Environmental Research Laboratoratory ;  Cincinnati,  OH :
 Center for Environmental  Research Information
 [distributor], 1984.    3  p.  ;   28cm.

 1984

 EPA-600/S 3-84-026
 EP 1.89/2-600/S  3-84-026  (GPO Catalog Number)

 At head of  title:   Project  summary.     Distributed   to
 depository  libraries in microfiche.   "Mar. 1984."  "EPA-600/S3-84-026,

 Polychlorinated   biphenyls-Environmental  aspects-Michigan,
 Lake;  Food  chains (Ecology); Michigan, Lake
TITLE
AUTHORS
Application  of methods 606 and 608 for analysis of PCBs,  organochlorine
pesticides and phthalate esters contained in landfill leachates	'

Bellar, Thomas A.
Froning, Beth A.
CORPORATE SOURCE  Environmental  Monitoring  and  Support   Laboratory
                  (Cincinnati, Ohio)
PUBLISHER
Cincinnati, OH :  Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory
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 REPORT NUMBER
 NOTE
 SUBJECT
 EPA-600/S  4-82-044  (EPA)
 EP1.89/2-P 76/14  (GPO Catalog  Number)

 At   head   of  title:   Project summary.
 "EPA-600/S4-82-044."
                                                           "August  1982."
 Polychlorinated   biphenyls;     Organochlorine    compounds;
 Pesticides-Environmental aspects-Ohio; Fills (Earthwork)-Ohio
 TITLE

 AUTHOR
 CORPORATE
 SOURCE

 PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE
Applying for a permit to destroy PCS waste oil  ;  volumes  I and  II

Zelenski, S. G.
Hall, Joanna.; Haupt, S. E.

Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory (Research Triangle  Park, N.C.)


Research  Triangle Park,  N.C.  :   U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency,
Industrial Environmental  Laboratory   ;   Cincinnati,   OH  :    Center  for
Environmental Research Information, 1981.   3 p. ;   28 cm.

Publication Date(s): 1981
REPORT NUMBER

NOTE  -


SUBJECT
EPA-600/S2-81-033 (EPA); EP 1.89/2-P 42 (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption title.   At head of  title:   Project  summary.    "Dec.
"EPA-600/S2-81-033."

 Polychlorinated biphenyls; Hazardous wastes-Incineration-Licenses
1981
TITLE
CORPORATE
SOURCE
 Assessment of wastewater management,  treatment technology,  and associated
 costs for abatement of PCBs  concentrations  in  industrial effluents

 Corporate Source:  United States.  Environmental Protection Agency.   Office
 of  Toxic Substances.
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 REPORT NUMBER

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 SUBJECT
 Attenuation  of  polybrominated  biphenyls and hexachlorobenzene by earth
 materials                      "  "	

 Lewis,  Norma  M.

 Municipal Environmental Research  Laboratory.


 Cincinnati,   Ohio :   U.S.   Environmental  Protection Agency,   Research and
 Development,    Municipal Environmental  Research  Laboratory :   Center for
 Environmental Research  Information  [distributor,  1981]    7  p.  :   ill.  ;   98
 cm.

 1981

 EPA-600/52-81-191  (EPA); EP  1.89/2-P 76/7  (GPO Catalog  Number)

 Caption title.    At head of   title:   Project   summary.     "Dec     1981  "
 "EPA-600/S2-81-191."

 Polychlorinated biphenyls; Soil pollution
TITLE
Attenuation of water-soluble polychlorinated biphenyls by earth materials
AUTHOR
CORPORATE
SOURCE
Griffin, R. A.
Chian, E. S. K.,.joint author.

Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory.  Illinois.
State  Geological Survey.   Georgia.    Institute of Technology,  Atlanta
School of Civil Engineering.
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 REPORT DATE

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 SUBJECT
 Cincinnati,   Ohio :   Environmental  Protection Agency,   Office of Research
 and Development,  Municipal Environmental  Research Laboratory
 93 p.  :   ill.  ;   28  cm.

 1980

 EPA-600/2-80-027  (EPA);  EP 1.23/2-600/2-80-027 (GPO Catalog Number)

 Prepared  by  Illinois State Geological  Survey,  University  of Illinois,  and
 School of  Civil Engineering,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology,   under  grant
 no.  R-804684-01.   Issued May  1980.   Bibliography:  p.  87-92.

 Biodegradation
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AUTHOR
CORPORATE
SOURCE

PUBLISHER
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REPORT NUMBER

NOTE


SUBJECTS
Audit  of  the  Vulcanus  incineration  ship prior to the August  1982  PCB
burn, Mobile, Alabama'~~

Sexton, F. W.
Lentzen, D. E.

Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory (Research
Triangle Park, N.C.)

Research  Triangle  Park,   NC  :  U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency,
Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory, [1983]   3 p. ;  28 cm.

1983

EPA-600/S 7-83-023 (EPA); EP 1.89/2-600/S  7-83-023 (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption  title.    At  head  of title:  Project summary.   Distributed to
depository libraries in microfiche.   "June 1983."  "EPA-600/S7-83-023."

Incinerators-Environmental    aspects-United      States;
Environmental monitoring-United States
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AUTHOR
CORPORATE
SOURCE
Determination   of  pesticides  and   PCBs  in   industrial   and   municipal
wastewaters                                                            -—

Millar, John D.,1921-
Thomas, R. E.,1923-

Environmental  Monitoring  and  Support   Laboratory
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE
Cincinnati,   OH  :  U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency,  Environmental
Monitoring and Support Laboratory   :   Center  for  Environmental  Research
Information  [distributor], 1982.   6 p. ;   28 cm.

1982
REPORT NUMBER

NOTE


SUBJECTS
EPA-600/S 4-82-023 (EPA); EP 1.89/2-P 4316 (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption  title.    At  head  of  title:   Project summary.   "June 1982
"EPA-600/S4-82-023."

Pesticides-Measurement;  Polychlorinated byphenyls-Measurement;
Sewage-Analysis;  Gas chroraatography
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 SOURCE
                  Development  of  a  study plan  for  definition  of PCBs usuage
                  potential substitution in the investment  casting industry
                                                                  wastes.and
   United States.  Environmental  Protection  Agency.   Office
   of Toxic Substances.
 PUBLISHER


 REPORT DATE

 REPORT NUMBER

 NOTE


 SUBJECT
   Washington  ;  Environmental  Protection Agency,  Office  of  Toxic Substances
   1976.    35  p.  :   ill.  ;   28 cm.

   1976

   EPA -  560/6-76-007  (EPA); EO 1.2-ln 8/2  (GPO Catalog  Number)

   Contract  no.  68-01-3259.  Task III, final report.   Bibliography:  p.  35.


 Chemicals-Safety measures;   Factory and trade waste-United
 States
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SOURCE

PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE

REPORT NUMBER

NOTE
Effects and interactions of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCS) with estuarine
microorganisms and shellfish                    ~~        ~~

Colwell, Rita R
Sayler, Gary S , joint author.

Environmental Research Laboratory, Gulf Breeze, Fla.


Gulf Breeze, Fla. :   Environmental Protection Agency,  Office of Research
and Development, Environmental Research Laboratory ; Springfield, Va. : for
sale by the National Technical Information Service,  1977.     ix   45 D
ill. ;  27 cm.                                                        V

1977

EPA - 600/3-77-070 (EPA);  EP 1.23-600/3-77-070 (GPO Catalog Number)

Grant no.  R-803300-01-0.  Issued June 1977.    Bibliography:  p. 43-45.
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 SOURCE

 PUBLISHER
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 NOTE
 SUBJECTS
 Environmental  Protection Agency support document/voluntary
 impact  statement  for  polvchlofinated  biphenyls   (PCBs)
 processing, distribution in rcW^  and uPse
                              Protection Agency-  office
 Substances' 1979°'  v{  f^™™^ Protection Agency,  Office of Toxic
 buDstances, 1979.   vi , 159, [4] p. :  A11. .   28 cm.

 1979

 EP 1.57/3-P 76 (GPO Catalog Number)

 "Support   document/voluntary  environmental impact   statement   and   PCB
 manufacturing,    processing,    distribution   in  commerce,   and   use  ban
 regulation:   Economic  impact analysis"— Cover .    "Aoril  1979 "      T   i  5
 bibliographical  references.                        P       9'       Includes

 Polychlorinated  biphenyls-Environmental aspects
 TITLE
AUTHOR
CORPORATE
SOURCE

PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE
Millar, John D.,1921-
Thomas, Richard E.,1946-; Schattenberg, Herbert J.

Environmental  Monitoring  and  Support   Laboratory
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

Cincinnati,    OH :  U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency,  Environmental
Monitoring and Support Laboratory, 1984.   4 p. ;   28 cm.   tnVlr°nmental

1984
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NOTE
SUBJECT
 EPA-600/S 4-84-061  (EPA);  EP 1.89/2-600/5 4-84-061 (GPO Catalog
 Number)

 At head of title:    Project   summary.     Distributed  to
 depository libraries in microfiche.   "Aug.  1984."   "EPA-600/S4-84-061

 Water-Analysis;  Organochlorine  compounds-Testing
 TITLE

 AUTHOR
 CORPORATE
 SOURCE

 PUBLISHER
 REPORT  DATE

 REPORT  NUMBER


 NOTE



 SUBJECT
 EPA method  study  28,  PCBs  in  oil

 Sonchik,  Susan M.
 Ronan,  Richard J.

 Environmental  Monitoring  and  Support  Laboratory
 (Cincinnati, Ohio)

 Cincinnati,  OH  :  U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency,    Environmental
 Monitoring  and Support Laboratory,  1984.    3 p.  ;  28  cm.

 1984

 EPA-600/S 4-84-078 (EPA); EP  1.89/2-600/5 4-84-078 (GPO Catalog
 Nurabe r)

 At  head  of title:  Project  summary.   Distributed to
 despository libraries in microfiche.  "Nov. 1984."  "EPA-600/S4-84-078."
 Variant Title: EPA method study twenty-eight, PCBs in oil

 Petroleum-United States-Analysis;  Polychlorinated biphenyls
TITLE


CORPORATE
SOURCE

REPORT DATE

REPORT NUMBER

NOTE
EPA   slow  in  controlling  PCB'S.
Environmental Protection Agency
report  to  the  Administrator
United States. General Accounting Office.
Washington, D.C. :  The Office, [1981]    iv,  31 p. ;   28 cm.

1981

GA 1.13-CED-82-21  (GPO Catalog Number)

"December 30, 1981."   Includes bibliographical references.
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 United   States;    Environmental   Protection   Agency;
 Polychlorinated bipheyis-Safety regulaitons
 TITLE
 CORPORATE
 SOURCE
 PUBLISHER



 REPORT DATE


 REPORT NUMBER


 SUBJECTS
 EPA's final PCS ban rule : over 100 auctions &  answers to help you meet
 these requirements               "~	


 United  States.    Environmental  Protection Agency.
 Office of Toxic Sustances.   Industry Assistance Office.    United  States
 Environmental  Protection  Agency.     Office of Toxic Sustances.   Chemical
 Control Division.  Rev. ed., June 1980


 Rev. ed. ,   June 1980.   Washington  :   Office of Toxic Substances   [19801
 40 p. ;  28 cm.

 1980


 EP 5.2-PL  76 (GPO Catalog Number)

 Polychlorinated biphenyls
 TITLE
AUTHOR
CORPORATE
SOURCE


PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE


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NOTE




SUBJECTS
 Estimation   of   polychlorinated   biphenyls   in   the   presence  of  DDT-type
 compounds                      "      ~         '        '—'	~	

 Brownrigg,  J. T.
 Hornig, A.  W.,,jt. auth.


 National Environmental Research   Center,    Cincinnati
 Ohio.


 Cincinnati  : U.S. Environmental Protection  Agency, Office of Research and
 Development, National Environmental  Research Center  ;  1974.    ix   90 p
 graphs  ;  28 cm.                                                '

 1974


EPA -670/4-74-004 (EPA); EP 1.23/5-670/4-004 (GPO Catalog Number)


Prepared  by Baird-Atomic,  Inc.,  Government Systems Division,  Bedford
Mass.,  under program element no.  1BA027 (16020 GIY)   Includes  appendix
Bibliography: p. 75-77.


DDT (Insecticide); Pesticides
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SUBJECTS
 Evaluation of PCS destruction efficiency in an industrial boiler

Hall, Joanna.

Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory (Research
Triangle Park, N.C.)

Research Triangle Park,  NC :    U.S.   Environmental  Protection  Agency,
Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory ; Cincinnati, OH :  Center for
Environmental Research Information [distributor], 1982.   7 p.  •   ill
28 cm.                                                                     '

1982

EPA-600/S 2-81-055 (EPA);  EP 1.89/2-P 76/12  (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption title.   At head  of  title:   Project  summary.    "July  1982 "
"EPA-600/S2-81-055."

Polychorinated biphenyls;  Boilers-Efficiency
                                          -273-

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 SUBJECTS
 Evaluation  of  protocols for pesticides and PCB's in raw wastewater

 Caragay, Alegria B.
 Levins, P. L.,,joint author.

 Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory.  Arthur D.
 Little, inc.

 Cincinnati,  Ohio :   Environmental Protection Agency,  Office of Research
 and Development, Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory •  Springfield
 Va. :  for sale by the National Technical Information Service,  1979.    lx'
 100 p. :  ill. ;  28 cm.

 1979

 EP 1.23/2-600/2-79-166 (GPO Catalog Number)

 Prepared by Arthur D.  Little,  Inc.,   under  contract   no.    68-01-3857
 Issued Nov.  1979.    Bibliography:  p.  84.

 Pesticides-Law  and   legislation-United  States;    Sewage
 disposal  plants-United  States
  TITLE

  AUTHOR
 CORPORATE
 SOURCE

 PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE

REPORT NUMBER

NOTE


SUBJECTS
 Facilities   evaluation   of   high   efficiency  boiler  destruction  PCS  waste

 Cotter, J. E.
 Johnson, R.  J.

 Industrial Environmental Research  Laboratory  (Research
 Triangle Park, N.C.)

 Research  Triangle  Park,   NC  :  U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency
 Research and Development,  Industrial Environmental  Research  Laboratory'  •
 Cincinnati,    OH   :    Center  for  Environmental  Research  Information'
 [distributor], 1981.   6 p.  ;  28  cm.

 1981

EPA-600/S 7-81-031  (EPA);  EP 1.89/2-B 63/3 (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption title.   At head  of  title:   Project  summary.    "July  1981."


Polychlorinated biphenyls-Toxicology;  Boilers
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 SUBJECTS
 Follow-up study of the distribution and  fate  of polychlorinated biphenyls
 and  benzenes in soil and ground water samples after an accidental spill of
 transformer fluid~"

 United States.  Environmental  Protection  Agency. Oil and
 Special Materials Control Division.

 Washington :   Environmental Protection Agency,   Office  of  Water  Program
 Operations, Division of Oil and  Special  Materials  Control, 1976.    x   120
 _  .   J 1 1    	.rtrt                                                *
                        ill. ,  map  ;   28  cm.
 1976
 EPA-904/9-76-014  (EPA); EP  2.2.-B  52  (GPO Catalog  Number)

 Prepared  in  cooperation with  U.S.  Environmental  Protection  Agency,  Region
 IV, Atlanta,  Ga., under contract no.  68-01-3232.   Cover  title:  Study of  the
 distribution  and  fate  of   polychlorinated  biphenyls  and   benzenes  after
 spills  of transformer  fluid.   Includes appendices.   Bibliography:  p.  8-9.
 Benzene;      Solvents;
 Underground-Research
                                            Soil
research;
                                                                  Water,
TITLE
CORPORATE
SOURCE

PUBLISHER
REPORT DATE

REPORT NUMBER

NOTE
Identification  of  selected  Federal activities directed to chemicals of
near-term concern  ;  asbestos,  arsenic,  benzidine.  ethylene,  dibromide
hexachlorobenzene,     hexachlorobutadiene,     polybrominated   biphenyls,
polychlorinated biphenyls,  vinyl chloride,  vinylidene chloride
United States. Environmental Protection. Agency..  Office
of Toxic Substances.

Washington :  U.S.  Environmental Protection  Agency,   Office  of  Toxic
Substances, 1976.   iii, 29 p. ;. 27 cm..

1976

EP 1.2-c 42/5  (GPO Catalog Number)

Chemicals-Information services-United States; Toxicology-In-
formation services                      ,          ..
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 TITLE
 Industry views on the use of polychlorinated biphenyls in transformer
 and capacitors              ~
 CORPORATE
 SOURCE


 PUBLISHER
 REPORT DATE


 REPORT NUMBER


 SUBJECT
 United States.   Environmental Protection Agency.  Office
 of Toxic Substances.


 Washington  :    U.S.   Environmental  Protection Agency,  Office of Toxic
 Substances :   Springfield,  Va.   iii,  42p. ;   28 cm

 1976


 EPA -  560/4-76-003  (EPA);  EP 1.2-P  76/6   (GPO Catalog Number)

 Condensers (Electricity)-Testing; Electronic  transformers
 TITLE


 AUTHOR


 CORPORATE
 SOURCE


 PUBLISHER



REPORT DATE


REPORT NUMBER


NOTE



SUBJECTS
 Intrauterine  exposure  of humans to PCBs  ;  newborn  effects

 Fein, Greta G.,,1929-


 Environmental Research Laboratory (Duluth, Minn.)



 Duluth, MN : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,.Environmental Research
 Laboratory, 1984.    [2j p. :  ill. •;•-. 28 cm.

 1984


EPA-600/S 3-84-060 (EPA);  EP 1.89/2-600/5 3-84-060 (GPO Catalog Number)

Caption title.  At head of title:   Project  summary.!    Distributed  to
despository libraries in microfiche.  "June 1984."  "EPA-600/S3-84-060."

Infants  (Newborn)-United   States-Effects  of  drugs  on;
Polychlorinated biphenyls; Abnormalities, Human-United States
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                  National  Conference on Polychlorinated  Biphenyls, November 1975, Chicago.
                  Illinois    ;    conference  proceedings'
SUBJECTS
 Ayer,  Franklin A.,  comp.

 United  States.    Environmental  Protection  Agency.
 Office of Toxic Substances.   United States.   Dept.  of Agriculture.   United
 States.  Dept. of Health,  Education, and Welfare.  United States.  Dept. of
 the Interior.   United States.   Council  on Environmental Quality.

 Washington.:  Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Toxic Substances
 1976.    xv,  471 p.  :   ill.  ;   28 cm.

 1976

 EP  1.2-P 76/5   (GPO Catalog Number)

 Cosponsored   by  Environmental  Protection  Agency   in  cooperation  with
 Department of  Agriculture, Council  on Environmental  Quality,   Department of
 Health,  Education,  and  Welfare,   and Department  of  the Interior.    Contract
 no. 68-01-2928.    Includes bibliographical references.
 Conference Title:   National   Conference   on  Polychlorinated   Biphenyls
 Chicago  ,  1975.                                                          '

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PCS  emissions from stationary sourcesr ;  a theoretical study

Knieriem, Herman,

Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory,  Research
Triangle Park, N.C.  Monsanto Research Corporation.

Research Traingle Park, N.C. : 'Environmental Protection:Agency, Office of
Research and Development,  Industrial Environmental Research .Laboratory   ;
Springfield, Va.  :  for sale by the National Technical Information Service
1976.   iv, 39 p. :  ill. ;  28 cm.

1976

EPA - 600/7-76-028(EPA); EP 1.23/8-600/7-76-028 (GPO Catalog Number)
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 PCBs in the United States industrial use and environmental  distribution

 United States. Environmental Protection Agency.   Office
 of Toxic Substances.


 Washington ^Environmental Protection Agency, Office of toxic Substances
 1976.   xix, 334, [121] p. ;  28 cm.

 1976


 EPA - 560/6-76-005 (EPA);  EP 1.2-P 76/4  (GPO Catalog Number^.

 Contract no. 68-01-3259.  Task"I, final report.   Includes bibliographies
 and appendices.

 Factory and trade waste-United  States
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 Preliminary  operation's  plan and  guidelines for the at-sea incineration of
 liquid  PCS wastes                      "            	~	

 Scinto,  L. L.


 Industrial Environmental  Research  Laboratory (Research
 Triangle Park,  N.C.)


 Research Triangle  Park,   NC:  '  U.S.'  Environmental   Protection  Agency
 Industrial Environmental  Research  Laboratory ;  Cincinnati",  OH :   Center for
 Environmental. Research  Information  [distributor],  1983.    6 D.  :    ill    1
 map  ;  28 cm.                                                 *  '       "'

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 EPA - 600/S2-82-068  (EPA); EP 1. 89/2-600/2  -  2-82-068  (GPO Catalog  Number)

 Caption  title.   At head of title: '  Project  summary.    Distributed   to
depository libraries' in microfiche.  "Apr.  1983."'  "E"pA-600/S2-82-068. "

 Polychlorinated .biphenyls;  Incineration-United  States'; Waste-
disposal   .in  , the  . :dcean-Uni*'ed   States;  '  PolychTorinated  biphenyls-
 Incineration-United States; Waste'disposal  in1the qdeah-United States
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                  Technical  assistance in support of permitting activities for the  thermal
                  destruction of PCBs                 ~~     "            "	
 Mclnnes, Robert G.

 Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory (Research
 Triangle Park, N.C.)

 Research  Triangle  Park,    NC  :   U.S.   Environmental Protection Agency
 Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory ;  Cincinnati, OH :   Center for
 Environmental Research Information [distributor],  1982.   2 p. ;   28 cm.

 1982

 EPA-600/S 2-81-240 (EPA),  EP 1.89/2-9   76/13  (GPO Catalog Number)

 Caption  title.    At head of  title:   Project  summary.    "Aueust  19R? "
 "EPA-600/S2-81-240."

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I!!6.	determination  of polychlorinated biphenyls in  transformer  fluid  and
waste oils                      ~         ~	

Bellar, Thomas A.
Lichtenberg, James A.

Environmental  Monitoring  and  Support   Laboratory
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

Cincinnati,   Ohio  :   Environmental  Protection  Agency,   Research  and
Development,  Environmental Monitoring & Support Laboratory  : Center  for
Environmental Research Information [distributor], 1982.   18 p.  :   ill.   ;
28 cm.

1982

EP 1. 23/5-600/4-81-045 (GPO Catalog Number); EPA-600/4-81-045 (EPA)

Caption title.    At head of title:   Test method.   "Sept.  1982."    "EPA
600/4-81-045."

Petroleum waste;  Polychlorinated biphenyls
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