Evaluation recommendation 1.  The project partners should immediately start the implementation of activities related to the development/upgrade of temporary storage facilities for decommissioned PCB equipment.

Evaluation recommendation 2. EFCCC should actively follow the legislative approval process of the Directive on PCB Phase-out and allocate sufficient human, technical and financial resources to maximize the benefits from the project assistance on enforcement of the amended legislation.  Upon promulgation of the new Directive, a practical training workshop should be organized, preferably involving field modules, supported by guidelines on implementation and enforcement of the Directive.

Evaluation recommendation 3.    EFCCC should consider the development of specific guidelines on mitigation of cross-contamination of PCB oil during the power transformer servicing/maintenance and provide training to responsible authorities on monitoring the performance of the companies involved in the servicing/maintenance of transformers. 

Evaluation recommendation 4.    PMU should initiate the analysis of the feasibility of disposal of low-concentration PCB waste as a matter of priority and investigate the legislative requirements and timelines necessary for securing relevant permits for de-chlorination

Evaluation recommendation 5.    The project partners should make preparation for timely and effective procurement of services for shipment and ultimate disposal of PCB waste at a certified hazardous waste disposal facility abroad.

Evaluation recommendation 6. EFCCC should make information on the progress of PCB elimination in the country for sharing via the project website. This could include the provision and regular update of information from the PCB inventory, information on quantities of PCB waste moved to safe temporary storage, information on the selected technologies/routes for PCB waste disposal, and quantities of PCB waste prepared for disposal.