EPA Region 7 Polychlorinated Biphenyls

EPA Region 7 implements the regulations for the processing, distribution, use, cleanup, storage and disposal of PCBs under the Toxic Substances Control Act in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, and also provides support for TSCA compliance.

On this page:

Regional Contacts
PCB Regulations
PCB Toxicological Information
Regional Topics
Region 7 Final Approvals

PCB Contacts in Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)

Within each EPA Region, the Regional Administrator has designated Regional PCB Coordinators to oversee the development of PCB efforts within the Region. The contact information for Region 7’s Coordinator is listed below.

PCB Coordinator: Annah Murray, (913) 551-7413, [email protected]
Region 7 Fax: (913) 551-7065

For Spills and Emergencies

National Response Center:
- (800) 424-8802
EPA Region 7 24-hour Spill Hotline:
- (913) 281-0991

PCB Regulations

The PCB regulations implementing the PCB provisions in the Toxic Substances Control Act contain requirements for cleanup, storage, and disposal of PCBs, and decontamination of materials contaminated with PCBs among other requirements.

PCB Toxicological Information

Toxicological profiles are prepared in accordance with guidelines developed by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the EPA. The original guidelines were published in the Federal Register on April 17, 1987. Each profile is revised and republished as necessary.

Find the toxicological profile for PCBs, which includes links to PCB health effects, chemical and physical properties and more.

Regional Topics

PCBs in Building Materials

PCBs and Remediation Waste

Omaha (Elkhorn/Bennington) Tornadoes

PCB Disaster Waste Cleanup Guidance.

PCBs and Used Oil

Used oil containing PCBs at concentrations of 50 parts per million or greater is strictly regulated for disposal under the Toxic Substances Control Act. These regulations may not be avoided through dilution of PCB concentrations greater than 50 ppm to less than 50 ppm. Used oil containing PCB concentrations 2 ppm to < 50 ppm is subject to restrictions listed in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations section 761.20(e), 40 CFR part 279, and any applicable state and local laws.

PCBs in Used Oil Fact Sheet (pdf)(551 KB).

PCBs and e-Manifest

Learn more about manifest requirements for PCBs on our frequent questions about e-Manifest webpage, including required information for PCBs, identification numbers, and PCB waste codes by state.

PCBs and X-ray Machines

X-ray equipment must be disposed of through a commercial x-ray company or recycler to ensure proper disposal. You should ensure that disposal follows all state rules regarding handling and disposal of radioactive material and radiation-producing equipment.

Old machines (pre-1978) may contain PCBs in the capacitors, wiring insulation, etc. If machines contain PCBs at concentrations 50 ppm or greater, the PCB Items must be disposed of at a TSCA authorized facility.

Region 7 PCB Facilities: Final Approvals

Use the links in the table below to find current PCB approvals in EPA Region 7:

Facility Name	City	State	Type of Approval	Expiration Date	PCB Permit
A-TEC Recycling, Inc.	Des Moines	Iowa	Commercial Storage	9/26/2029	A-TEC, Inc. Final PCB Approval (pdf) (2.45 MB)
Emerald Transformer PPM, LLC	Coffeyville	Kansas	Commercial Storage, Alternative Decontamination	8/28/2024	In progress
Solomon Corporation	Solomon	Kansas	Bulk Product Disposal, Commercial Storage, Scrap Metal Recovery Oven	3/27/2029	Solomon Corporation Reclamation Facility Final Approval (pdf) (724.82 KB)
A-Line E.D.S., Inc.	Waterloo	Iowa	Commercial Storage, Scrap Metal Recovery Oven, Coordinated Approval	9/23/2029	A-Line E.D.S., Inc. Final Approval (pdf) (2.77 MB)