PCB Regulations

Marginal note:Museums

• 15.3 (1) A museum may retain for display or research purposes an object that contains PCBs in any concentration if

  • (a) the object was in the possession of the museum on the day on which this section comes into force;

  • (b) the object has historical value, including having regard to its uniqueness within the museum’s collection;

  • (c) the PCBs cannot be removed from the object without destroying it;

  • (d) the area where the object is kept is equipped with a fire suppression system; and

  • (e) all necessary measures are taken to minimize or eliminate any harmful effect of the PCBs on the environment and on human health.

• Marginal note:Damage

  (2) If any such object is damaged such that it releases PCBs, the owner of the museum must immediately clean up any resulting contamination and immediately take measures to prevent any further release of PCBs from the object.