POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) IN BELARUS: INVENTORY AND PRIORITIES FOR ECOLOGICALLY SOUND MANAGEMENT

摘要

In the paper the results of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) inventory in Belarus are discussed. The approaches and methods used for PCB-containing equipment identification are given. Volumes of PCBs and types of PCB-containing equipment than are still in and out of operation are assessed. Distribution of PCBs in Belarus among ministries, economy sectors and regions is shown. Assessment of PCB-containing equipment condition and peculiarities of their storage are done. The problems of PCB-containing equipment storage and replacement, as well as measures for ecologically sound management in Belarus are given.