TSCA > Overview

You may have heard the acronym PCBs in reference to transformers, power plants or electrical capacitors. Although polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are not typically considered an environmental hazard in most residential settings, they do exist in some older fluorescent light ballasts and fixtures. PCBs are regulated under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).

Proceed through this section of the EVC to learn about the TSCA PCB regulations that have been established to protect you.