Structure of the "PCB Special Measures Law "
The "Law concerning Special Measures for Promotion of Proper Treatment of PCB Wastes (PCB Special Measures Law)(Law No.65 of 2001) " was set
up by the Central Government to establish framework for the prompt, secure and appropriate treatment of PCB wastes.
The law defines the obligations of PCB waste holders, former PCB manufactures,
central government and local governments, sets deadlines for treatment of
PCB waste, and obliges the registration and public reporting of stored PCB waste.
PCB
Waste Holders |
| Report of Storage |
| The holders must annually report the storage and disposal of PCB waste to prefectural governors |
| Deadline for Disposal |
| PCB waste holders are to dispose or consign someone to dispose all PCB wastes by July 2016. |
| Limitation of Assignment |
| To prevent illegal acts, assignment or transfer of PCB waste is limited. |
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| Central Government & Prefectures |
| Basic Plan / Plan for PCB waste treatment |
The central government must establish basic plan for PCB waste treatment
Prefectures and government-decreed cities must establish plans for the treatment of PCB wastes, in response to the central government's basic plan. |
| Disclosure of Status of PCB waste storage |
| Prefectural governors or mayors of government-decreed cities must make available to the public the status of PCB waste storage and disposal annually. |
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PCB
Manufacturers |
| Product Liability |
| Former Manufacturers of PCB must cooperate with the central and local government |
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| Contribution of Funds |
| Former manufacturers of PCBs and other groups are requested to contribute to the PCB Waste Treatment Fund for the promotion of PCB waste treatment. |
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| Safe and Steady Treatment |
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| Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency (ERCA) |
| PCB Waste Treatment Fund |
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Government's Measures to ensure Safety of PCB Transportation
To transport wastes in Japan as a business, transportation companies need to obtain license from the prefecture (or government-decreed cities) where
they wish to pickup or deliver wastes, in accordance with the Waste Management Law. To obtain license to transport PCB wastes, companies must meet requirements such as 1) airtight containers with
measures to prevent leakage, 2)emergency equipment on vehicles and communication equipment for emergencies,
3)employees who handle PCBs (such as drivers) to be well acquainted with the nature of PCB, and have knowledge and
skill to handle emergencies in case of an accident.
PCB waste holders must entrust licensed transportation companies to transport their PCB waste or, when transporting
themselves they must follow the requirements of the prefectures or governmnent-decreed cities envolved. When carrying
in PCB wastes to JESCO facilities, the transporter must also receive authorization from JESCO.
In March 2004, The Ministry of the Environment established the "PCB Waste Collection and Transport Guideline" (revised March 2006),
which specifies technical requirements to adhere standards for transportation of PCB wastes, based on the
Waste Management Law.
Contents of the "PCB Waste Collection and Transport Guideline"
[Collection and Transportation]
1. Preliminary Survey and Contract
2. Collection and Transportation Method
3. Signs and Labels
4. Documents to Carry |
[Safety and Operation Management]
1. Safety Management System
2. Training of Employees Involved
3. Transportation Plan
4. Operation Management
5. Reporting |
[Carriage Containers]
1. Standard of Containers
2. Types of Containers
3. Testing of Containers
4. Selecting of Containers
5. Reuse of Containers
6. Maintenance of Containers
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[In Case of Emergency]
1. Preventive Measures
2. Emergency Contact List
3. Emergency Measures
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Correlation Chart & Flow of PCB Waste Treatment
JESCO will establish and operate five regional plants nationwide, according to the PCB Waste Treatment Basic Plan,
established by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). Construction fees are subsidized by the central government, and JESCO
will follow directions of the central government and the local authority.
PCB waste holders must report to prefectures the status of their PCB wastes each year, and must treat
or entrust JESCO to treat the wastes by the year 2016. To carry in the wastes to JESCO facilities,
the holders must entrust a licensed tranportation company.
