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When did US Congress ban use of PCBs?

(a) 1980

(b) 1978

(c) 1982

(d) 1983

This question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

Question is from Landmark Episode in section Landmark Episode of Hazardous Waste Management

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Correct answer is (b) 1978

For explanation I would say: Under TSCA, Congress in large part banned the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of PCBs after January 1, 1978 due to their toxicity and persistence in the environment.

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