SI 2020/489

SI 2020/489. The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.  Comes into force 1^st July. Amends SI 2000/1043 the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000.  This amendment partially implements the EU requirement that equipment (e.g. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks) containing more than 0.005 % PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 dm3, shall be identified and removed from use as soon as possible but no later than 31st December 2025.