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North Carolina ~
Department of Administratioo~
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jane Smith Patterson, Secretary
TO: PCB Task Force
MEMORANDUM
Division of State Construction
Ray F. DeBruhl, P.E., Director
300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 403
Raleigh 27603-1360 [phone].
L. Page Benton, NRCD--Division of Environmental Management
Pete Everette, Purchase and Contract
William W. Phillips, DCC&PS
John J. 0 P.at" Curran, DHR--Occupational Safety
Joseph Henderson, DOA--Property
William L. Meyer, DHR--Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Branch
Thomas F. Moffitt, Department of Justice
FROM: George P. Johnson, PE
PCB Task Force Coordinator
SUBJECT: PCB Task Force Meeting
Friday, October 26, 1984
10:00 A.M.
DATE: October 10, 1984
We requested of the attendees to the PCB seminar questions they may have had that
were unanswered and constructive cOim11ents regarding the PCB guidelines. Several
very good responses have been received which require the attention of the PCB
Task Force.
In addition, it has been proposed that the State consider providing dielectric
fluid testing service for PCB content to the state facilities and institutions.
John Leaston, Purchase and Contract Service Contracts, is working on the appropriate
vehicle to use to get samples to the state labs for testing. The Task Force must
decide what to recommend to the institutions.
We are receiving assistance from Secretary Patterson in securing the names of state
department PCB managers. These persons are the key to the success of the PCB
management program. Plans must be made to present an abbreviated PCB seminar
to these managers. The Task Force will be responsible for the execution of the
presentation.
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EPA has taken action against three state facilities; UNC at Chapel Hill, NC A & T
State University, and the Department of Correction. The Task Force should know
of these actions and how each has been, or is being, resolved.
In order to cover the above matters, Chairman Bill Meyers has called for a meeting
of the Task Force Friday, October 26, 1984, at 10:00 A.M. in the Division of
State Construction main conference room, 403 Legislative Office Building.
Please make every effort to attend.
GPJ/bp
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The University
of North Caronna
at Charlotte
UNCC Station
Charlotte, N.C.
28223
Mr. George P. Johnson
Director, PCB Task Force
Physical Plant
Director 704/597-2181
Operations 704/597-2154
October 2, 1984
North Carolina Department of Administration
Division of State Construction
300 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Johnson:
During the PCB seminar recently held on September 5/6, 1984 a
request was made of attendees to provide your office with projected
costs relating to compliance with Federal and State regulations
for PCB control, handling and disposal.
This University's costs at this time are as follows:
• Further oil sampling and testing •••..••••••.••••• $2,855
• Purchase of various labels and containers........ 1,000
• Purchase of protective clothing •••••••.•••••••••• 1,000
TOT AL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $ 4 , 8 5 5
Annual recurring costs hopefully will be zero; however, more
realistically the inspection and handling process during routine
recurring servicing of transformers, etc., can be projected to
amount to approximately $1,000.
Your assistance in obtaining the necessary one-time funding for
immediate University support and annual appropriations for the care and
maintenance of PCB equipment will be greatly appreciated.
R. E. Busche
Physical Plant Director
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RUFUS L. EDMISTEN
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George Johnson
A Dan Oakley
PCB Seminar Tapes
I am returning with this memo the tapes you provided of
the PCB Seminar held in Raleigh on September 5, 1984. Thank
you for letting me use them. It is possible I will need
them again for transcription of a portion relating to the
distinction between in-service transformers and transformers
for disposal.
Thanks again for your assistance.
DCO/lwb
Enclosures/Tapes
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The North Carolina Memori
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
September 25, 1984
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The Division of State Construe ion
Department of Administration
300 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North carolina
Attention: Mr. George P. Johnson
P.C.B. Task Force
Subject: P.C.B. Control, Handling and Disposed Guidelines
Dear Mr. Johnson;
In conformance with your request to communicate by letter to your attention
within twenty (20) days, and sul::mit questions that can be discussed at meet-
ing with designated persons within ninty (90) days, I suao.it the following.
1. I did not fully understand how to dispose of fluorescent ballast with
P.C.B. rating.
The guidelines 5.2.3 under heading of Small P.C.B. Capacitors suggest
they be sent to municipal landfill with permission from DHR. However,
Mr. Mye~ said they would not be accepted at municipal landfills •.
Please clarify total fluorscent ballast problems relating to; leaking
while in operation, handling when removed while leaking and clean up
procedure relating to light fixture they were mounted in.
When ballast has leaked or caught fire how shall they be housed for
disposal?
2. P.C.B. transformers presently located on site should be removed as
soon as possible by the Utility Company responsible.
Will funds be made available to the electrical utility companies to
purchase new transformers (non P.C.B. type) to replace existing P.C.B.
contaminated transformers?
We at North carolina Memorial Hospital would like to be relieved of
P.C.B. contaminated transformers at an early date. Prior to leakage
problem.
Mr. George P. Johnson
September 25, 1984
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3. There seems to be different interpretations of danger due to fume from,
and casual contact with P.C.B .• As I understand the statement the Federal
view would not consider fumes a danger, and unless P.C.B. is ingested
regularly or in heavy dosage, not the hazard level expressed by State.
4. In event of spill and clean up would self contained breathing aparatus be
required, and if so would the equipment be considered contaminated and
have to be discarded with clothes, etc.?
i~ David Bell
Director, Plant Engineering
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Copies: Mr. Ray Ward
Mr. Wilbur Moore
File
Isothermal Community College
P. 0. Box 804
Spindale, N. C. 28160-0804
Mr. George Johnson
Division of State Constructicm ·
Department of Administration
300 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC · 27611
Re.: PCB Management
Dear Mr. Johnson:
September 25, 1984
Telephone No.
704-286-3636
During the recent conference on PCB management you asked that we comment
to your office regarding problems we face in managing PCB's on our campus.
First of all, may I say that I thought the recent conference to be most
helpful? Of equal quality is the guideline publishe::lby your department,
and my commentary here should not be construed as a criticism of that
document in any way.
I have some suggestions, however, for your further consideration:
1. It would be most helpful if your office could publish a
listing of major transformer, switch, and capacitor
manufacturers with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
personnel names, where available, to enable us to efficiently
contact them regarding oil-filled devices we may have on
State property. (For instance, one finds General Electric to
be a very large company during a search for someone to advise
on a specific G.E. transformer).
2. Somehow in the State of North Carolina we ought to be able to
centrally purchase PCB labels for resale to state agencies.
{I find that in order to obtain 6 or 7 labels I will have to
purchase some $60 worth --truly a misallocation of the State's
money).
3. I would also like to suggest you consider an addendum to the
guideline entitled What To Do While Waiting For Word From
The Manufacturer. {Truthfully, I am confused as to what
steps I should take during this time. One wishes to avoid
Serving the "Thermal Belt" -known for even temperatures year' round
Mr. George Johnson Letter
September 25, 1984
Page 2
an unintentional violation of the law by not doing something.
On the other hand, most of us have enough work to do .that
we are reluctant to "fix something that ain't broke."
(Some step by step guidance would be helpful).
£·~
Jim Martin
Director of Plant Operations
JM:lc
cc: Dr. D. Morrow
PCB File
September 25, 1984
Mr. George P. Johnson
Department of Administr
300 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dear Mr. Johnson:
ROUTE 3. BOX 182-C
CAR™AGE. NORTH CAROLINA 28327
PHONE: 919·692·6185
We are writing this letter il""-~"5i~ds to the PCB Seminar held in Raleigh
on September 5 and 6. We have written CP&L a letter giving them
responsibility for their transformers on college property. A copy has
been sent to your office.
We have contacted Triangle Resource Industries concerning PCB disposal,
should we have the need. Also, we have called Granger Labs in Raleigh
to get our unknown transformers tested.
Some of the questions that we have are:
1. Should the state be responsible for testing unknown transformers
owned by the college?
2. Should the state be responsible for the pick up and disposal of PCB
equipment marked for disposal?
3. Should the state provide stickers and protective equipment on state
contract?
4. Should the state provide a storage facility for PCB equipment?
5. Will there be more PCB Seminars or bulletins to keep us up to date?
We are looking forward to hearing from you. We would appreciate any
information that you could give us concerning the above.
Respectfully, w ~ ~•◄di, ,'
William Oxendine
Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds
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cc: Mr. W. D. Scott
Mt. James Mantle
STATE OF NORT~ CAROLINA
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JAMES 8. HUNT, JR., GOVERNOR C--· ,..
SARAH T . MORROW, M.O .. M .P .H . e-'' DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ,~·, SECRETARY
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
MORGANTON, N . C. 28815!5
Mr. George P. Jdmson
State Building Division
legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, OC 27603-1360
D:ar Mr. Johnson:
Septarber 25, 1984
In reference to your request for qrestions arising fran the PCB
Seminar of Septanber 5th and 6th, we offer the follCMi.ng:
1. Will it be possible to transfer transfomers to
other state agencies?
2. can they be sold thru surplus property?
We are r£M in the process of carpiling equiµcent data to detennine
the level of contamination. Ed Strcu:l is our designated PCB Manager.
CR,lbn
cc: Jdm Black
Ed Strom
Sincerely,
N. C. SCHOOL FOR 'lliE DEAF
01arles Rusmisell
Plant Engineer
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Mr. George P. Johnson
Dept. of Administration
300 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC
Dear Mr. Johnson:
ROUTE 3, BOX 182-C
CARTHAGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28327
PHONE: 911M192-8185
September 21, 1984
Attached is a copy of the letter we are sending the local
manager of Carolina Power & Light regarding their responsibility
for on campus transformers which they own. I believe this is in
line with instructions given members of our staff at a recent
meeting on the subject of PCB.
If additional action is required, please contact me at
[phone].
WDS:ha
Att.
Yours truly,
W. D. Scott
Business Manager
Western Piedmont Community College
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1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, North Carolina 28655
September 21, 1984
State Building, Division-Construction
legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North carolina 27603-1360
Dear George:
Telepho~
[phone]
Western Piedmont Corrmunity College status on our transfonners is as
follows:
We have one 750 KVA transfonner No.F-962411, Class OA, 3 phase, 60
cycle -main tank 10c oil, 250 gallon. switch 10c oil, 50 gallon,
GEK 128-42. According to General Electric at Hickory, N. C. it has
regular oil in it, will know exactly when we test it.
The City of Morganton, N. C. , wil 1 do our testing for us. Of course, we
will keep our records of inspections, etc. All this type of information
can be sent to me -Wayne Pollard, Sup::.of Buildings, Western Piedmont
Coomunity College, 1001 Burkerocmt Avenue, Morganton, N.C. 28655. In
case I cannot be reached, send to or call -Utilities Supervisor, Gary
Abernathy, Western Piedmont Conmunity College.
I also would like to advise that you had very good presenters, which
made for a very good seminar. If you are ever in this area, be sure
to stop by.
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Wayne Pollard
Supt. of Buildings & Grounds
CWP:dw
An Equal Opportunity Institution
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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CHAPEL HILL
UTILITIES DIVISION
Electric Distribution
The Uniwnity ofNonh Carolina at Chapel Hill
Electric Distribution Operations Center "63-A
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514 September 20, 1984
Mr. George P. Johnson
State Building Division -Construction
Legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N. C. 2760 3-1360
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I wish to thank you and the State PCB Task Force or your efforts in preparing the
PCB Guidelines and in organizing the PCB Management Seminar. I found the guidelines
and the seminar to be most helpful in understanding the EPA Federal Register on PCB.
I hope this effort in Raleigh is an indication of future assistance we can expect from
State Construction.
Per your request at the seminar on September 6, 1984, I have prepared the following
comments and questions.
1. TESTING FACILITY - A State owned or approved PCB testing facility available
to all state agencies which would furnish test kits upon request would be a
great advantage. Presently we are using Environmetrics, St. Louis, Missouri,
to perform an X-ray, PCB detection only test for $1 O. 00.
2. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL SERVICE - A State owned Annex 111 central storage
facility could contract annually with a waste chemical disposal company for
disposal of PCB transformers and other PCB waste. This service to individual
state agencies would encourage the phase out of PCB transformers. The
problems involved with storage and disposal may discourage many of us from
phasing out the PCB transformers. The ultimate result will be transformer
failure, spills, added cost of clean up and adverse publicity associated with
the PCB spills.
3. SMALL LOW VOLTAGE CAPACITOR DISPOSAL -We learned at the seminar that
Federal law allows dumping of small non-leaking PCB capacitors in an approved
landfill. Then we were told there are no North Carolina approved landfills.
What should we do with these capacitors? It would be helpful if we could
accumulate these until we have a container full and then transport them to a
central facility for storage and disposal.
4. "NO PCBs" -Are transformer manufacturers required to label non-PCB trans-
formers with a "No PCBs" label? If not, can we label transformers manufac-
tured after a certain date with a "No PCBs" fabel? What is the date of
manufacture of NON-PCB transformers?
Mr. George P. Johnson
September 20, 1984
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5. RETROFIT VS. REPLACEMENT -Has anyone on the PCB Task Force done a
cost analysis of PCB disposal through retrofit vs. replacement? Is retrofit
economically feasible for small distribution transformers?
6. ANNUAL INSPECTION -Federal Register, Vol. 47, No. 165, page 37357
permits an annual inspection (instead of quarterly) for PCB transformers
which have "impervious, undrained, secondary containment capacity of at
least 100 percent of the total dielectric fluid volume of all transformers so
contained." Please recommend an acceptable material for painting concrete,
brick or block to form an impervious (to PCB) containment.
7. PCB CONT AMI NA TED SPILLS -In view of the requirement that all transformers
manufactured before 1978 must be assumed to be PCB contaminated (50-500 PPM)
and that all spills from these transformers must be cleaned up and disposed
of in the same manner as PCB transformers (unless tested and proven to be
non-PCB); we plan to eventually test all transformers located in vaults and
label them as non-PCB. This would save a lot of extra work, confusion and
adverse publicity in the event of a spill. I think it's worth the cost of an
oil test.
8. PCB RISK ASSESSMENT -We found the PCB Risk Assessment in Appendix H
of the PCB Guidelines to be most helpful in making a risk evaluation of our
in-service PCB transformers and in preparing a priority list for phase out of
some of our PCB transformers.
9. ANNUAL PCB SUMMARY REPORT - I have enclosed copies of our Annual PCB
Summary Reports for 1978 through 1983. All of these were prepared and
dated September 17, 1984. Based on our experience with EPA I recommend
that where information is available these past reports be prepared accordingly.
1 O. CALCULATIONS -When preparing the A.rnnual PCB Summary Report for PCB
transformers we use the conversion factors of 10 lbs. per gallon and • 45 Kg
per lb. These factors agree with the EPA's PCB Penalty Policy, Federal
Register, Vol. 45, No. 177, September 1 O, 1 980, page 59779 which says you
may base figures on the assumption that the density of PCB fluids is 10 lbs.
per gallon where the actual density of the fluid involved is unknown. When
the actual quantity (gallons) or weight (lbs.) of fluid in a PCB transformer
is not listed on the nameplate, we measure the height and diameter of the
tank, calculate the total volume in cubic inches and convert to gallons ( 231
cubic inches per gallon). We then use 50% of the total volume as fluid volume
allowing 50% for core and coil. The 50% figure was recommended to us by
Charlie Brown of General Electric, Raleigh. The figure applies to distribution
transformers only; it does not apply to substation type transformers.
11. FUTURE PLANS -At UNC we feel we have met all EPA rules and regulations
for marking, storage, inspection and record keeping of all PCB transformers.
Future plans include a major oil testing program, modifications to PCB
Mr. George P. Johnson
September 20, 1984
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transformer vaults to improve ventilation and oil containment and eventual
replacement of all PCB transformers with a "potential hazard" risk evaluation.
As you realize, PCB is not a simple problem. I feel that anything which can be done
on the State level to simplify the PCB problem for individual agencies is to the
advantage of everyone in North Carolina. Please give my comments consideration
accordingly. If you wish to discuss any of these comments, please call me.
WAD:tj
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Claude E. Swecker
Mr. Robert S. Peake
Mr. Dan Oakley
Very truly yours,
Wade A. Davis
Electric Distribution Superintendent
Hr. H. E. Hitchings
Carolina Power & Light Co.
390 W. Penn. Ave.
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Dear Hr. Hitchings:
ROUTE 3, BOX 112-C
CARTHAGE, NORTH CAROLINA 28327
PHONE: t1N82-1111S
September 20, 1984
The North Carolina Environmental Protection Agency has advised
Sandhills Conmunity College to notify you of your responsibility
for inspection, maintenance and repairs on transformers owned by
Carolinij Power &-Light Co.-and located on college property. This
is a result of concerns about PCB leaks.
Listed below are Carolina Power & Light transformers and approximate
locations on campus.
Location No. ,of Transformers Pole Number
Automotive Bui )ding Area 3 on pole 33EEP3-3
II II II 1 on pole Unnumbered
Landscape Gardening Area 3 on pole 33EEP5-2
Maintenance Building Area 3 on pole 23-7 & 23-6
II II II 3 on pole Unnumbered
Lower Lake Area 2 on pole 7
President's Residence 1 on pole 23-1
Please contact me or Hr. William Oxendine, Maintenance Supervisor, if
you have any questions. Best regards.
WDS:ha
cc: Mr.
Mr.
George P. Johnson /
William Oxendine
Yours truly,
W. D. Scott
Business Manager
Bntu.ersity nf NnrtlJ C!tarnlina
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gton, Nortlf Qlarollna 28403-3297
eptember 17, 1984
Divisi struction
Departm --~'2~-~u~ ration
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Subject: State PCB Management Seminar, Sept. 5 & 6, 1984
Dear Mr. Johnson,
919-791-4330
&t. 2108
During subject seminar it was suggested that all statecgencies,
and those interested from the private sector, submit a list of
questions to assist them meet requirements, set forth by the
state of North Carolina & the Federal Government for controlling
PCB.
Your comments and guidelines for the following questions will be
most appreciated.
1. What is the accepted cut-off date we can use to determine that
PCB was not used as a coolant in a transformer?
2. Can the EPA provide us with acceptable dwnp sites for small
capacitors and ballasts.
3. What measures will. EPA take in the future to keep us informed
of changes or alterations in the current CFR concerning the
use and control of PCB?
4. Can PCB labels be painted on the transformer (side or front)
itself, in stead of attaching tags?
s. Is it necessary to test oil used in elevator lifts, power booms
and similar hydraulic systems?
6. Can EPA institute methods for streamlining the procedure for
removing a PCB transformer7 That is, must we request bids from
contractors which usually requires an excessive time delay, or
is there another method that will be acceptable in this instance?
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The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a constituent institution
of THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA -William C. Friday, President
SUBJECT: State PCB Management Seminar, Sept. 5 & 6, 1984
Any information you can provide for the forgoing will be most
appreciated.
Respectfully,
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do. Barry -
ety Officer -
cc: Mr. Roger M. Fry
Mr. Roberto. Walton
Mr. J. Carl Dempsey
Mr. Joseph S. Hack
Mr. Don Norris
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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September 13, 1984
Mr. George P. Jolmson
State Building Division -C.Onstruction
legislative Office Building
300 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, OC 27603-1360
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I atteooed the State PCB Managanent Saninar on September.5
arrl 6. It was then that I becaioo aware of the problems involved
with the task of c:xitI>lying to the PCB regulations.
It would be a great. help to us if you know of a rei;m:able
labato:ry that 'WOU.l.d be available to do our analytical testing.
Also, if a a:n:lensed arrl to-the-point set of guidelines CX>uld be
made up 'WOU.l.d senre us better.
looking fo:rward to our next maeting where rrore of our questions
arrl anxieties may be settled.
Ml/cs
Yours truly,
2)~~
Dalton W. Hinson
Electrician Supervisor
PCB Task Force
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
THE GOVERNOR MOREHEAD SCHOOL
30 1 ASHE AVENUE RALEIGH 27606
September 12, 1984
Division of State Construction
300 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Sir:
GEORGE N. LEE
DIRECTOR
VERNON MAL9NE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
As a result of the P.C.B. Management Seminar held September 5-6, 1984
at the McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University, we would
like to summit the following questions -statements for clarification:
1. We have twenty five (25) transformers and five (5) oil
switches with no identification of the oil in any of
them. We know we must treat them as P.C.B. items, but
should we have them analized?
2. We have four (4) transformers on our property that
belong to CP & L. Are we responsible for their condition
and any spills that may occur from them?
3. Should we build a containment -storage area?
4. We were told
Center) that
in service".
Guidelines.
by a spokesman of the Task-Force (McKimmon
"transformers do not have to be marked while
This is a contradiction of 3.la of the
5. Will the State of North Carolina set up a central holding
area for P.C.B. disposal?
6. Will any State Laboratory Facilities be made available
for analysis?
Any additional information or guidelines you may develop will
be greatly appreciated.
RM:dw
Sincerely,
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R¥;~~den
Plant Maintenance Supervisor
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,.,_,o °<-1,, ,#.. (),, SERVING BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA
1 rr.. _. National Accreditation Council and Southern Auociation of Colle •• and Schools
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Mr. William Meyer
Department of Human
Solid and Hazardous
P. 0. Box 2091
SEP 79s4 ember 12, 1984
Div. of ~
S2 State Constru~on ~
Re
Raleigh, N. C. 27603
Re: Proper Handling of Fluorescent Light Ballasts
Dear Mr. Meyer:
Physical Plant Division
704/262-3190
704/262-4015
I have a series of questions about which we spoke by telephone
on September 11, 1984, and per your request submit them in written
form.
1. What is the proper way to store flu6rescent
light ballasts until disposal takes place?
2. Is Annex 3 shelter required?
3. What are the labeling requirements?
4. What time frame for storage and disposal?
SA. If ballasts are new and not yet used but not marked as
containing or not containing PCB, should ~hese be tested?
B. Should these unmarked items be put into service or not?
C. If found to have PCB, should they be kept from service
and disposed of?
6. As older unmarked ballasts are removed from service,
should these be tested?
7. Is landfill appropriate for disposal of ballasts known
not to contain PCB even if not labeled?
Thank you.
Sincerely,.
~
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.Director,·c~vil/Landscape Engineering
A member institution of The University of North Carolina
An Equal Opportunity Employ~r
iP ~ho~ of the Arts
College and secondary education for careers in the performing arts
Dance • Design I Production • Drama • Music • Visual Arts
BUSINESS OFFICE
Mr. George P. Johnson
State Building Division-Construction
Le~islative Office Building
300 North Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dear Mr. Johnson,
August 21, 1984
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I refer to our telephone conversation yesterday r9Jardingthe State
PCB Management Seminar scheduled for the MC Kimmon Center, September
5 and 6.
I must remain uncertain about attending. However, I understand that
you can send me the Guidelines prepared by the PCB Task Force. If
you can send these immediately I will be better informed to determine
our need for attending the Seminar.
I appreciate your understanding of the predicanent of the small Insti-
tution covering all requirements with limited staff. I presume that
I may register at the door should I subsequently decide to attend.
Sincerely yours,
Robert c. Huber
cc: Charles Nelson
200 Wavghtown Street, Poat Office 8ox 12189, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107, Area 919/784-7170
The North Carolina School of the Arla ia one of the 11,cteen component public senior ln1tltvtlon1 of the University of North C.rolina.
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION