| Main Title |
Work plan for biodegradation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a Superfund site : General Motors Corporation, Massena, New York / |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
| Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, |
| Year Published |
1994 |
| Report Number |
EPA/540/R-94/079; OSWER-9355.4-18 |
| Stock Number |
PB95-963510 |
| Subjects |
Polychlorinated biphenyls--Biodegradation ;
Hazardous waste sites--New York--Massena
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| Additional Subjects |
Polychlorinated biphenyls ;
Superfund ;
Biodegradation ;
Waste treatment ;
Microorganisms ;
Sludge treatment ;
Remediation ;
Metabolic activation ;
Enzymes ;
Catalysts ;
Biochemistry ;
Chemical reactions ;
Biological activity ;
Land pollution control ;
Field tests
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB95-963510 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
{26} p. in various pagings : map ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
Detox, Inc. requested approval from EPA Region VI to dispose of PCBs using its biological degradation process. The process utilizes a method for acclimating a naturally occuring species of microbes that have a natural tendency for degrading small amounts of PCBs to metabolize PCBs in wastes containing relatively higher PCB concentrations. The microbes metabolize PCBs by attacking the chlorine atoms and ultimately reducing the molecule to cell protoplasm, water, carbon dioxide (serobic degradation) or methane (anaerobic degradation), and salts. |
| Notes |
"EPA/540/R94/079." "9355.4-18." "November 1994." Microfiche. |
