40 C.F.R. § 420.105

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 420.105 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES)

Except as provided in 40 CFR 403.7 and 403.13 , any existing source subject to this subpart which introduces pollutants into a publicly owned treatment works must comply with 40 CFR part 403 and achieve the following pretreatment standards for existing sources.

(a)Cold rolling -
(1)Recirculation-single stand.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.00002090.0000084
Lead0.00000940.0000031
Nickel10.00001880.0000063
Zinc0.00000630.0000021
Naphthalene0.0000021
Tetrachloroethylene0.0000031

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold rolling wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(2)Recirculation-multiple stands.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.0001040.0000418
Lead0.00004690.0000156
Nickel10.00009390.0000313
Zinc0.00003130.0000104
Naphthalene0.0000104
Tetrachloroethylene0.0000156

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold rolling wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(3)Combination.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.001250.000501
Lead0.0005630.000188
Nickel10.001130.000376
Zinc0.0003760.000125
Naphthalene0.000125
Tetrachloroethylene0.000188

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold rolling wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(4)Direct application-single stand.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.0003760.000150
Lead0.0001690.0000563
Nickel10.0003380.000113
Zinc0.0001130.0000376
Naphthalene0.0000376
Tetrachloroethylene0.0000563

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold rolling wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(5)Direct application-multiple stands.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.001670.000668
Lead0.0007510.000250
Nickel10.001500.000501
Zinc0.0005010.000167
Napthalene0.000167
Tetrachloroethylene0.000250

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold rolling wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(b)Cold worked pipe and tube mills -
(1)Using water.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.00002090.0000084
Lead0.00000940.0000031
Nickel10.00001880.0000063
Zinc0.00000630.0000021

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold forming wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

(2)Using oil solutions.

Subpart J

Pollutant or pollutant property Pretreatment standards for existing sources
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
Chromium10.00002090.0000084
Lead0.00000940.0000031
Nickel10.00001880.0000063
Zinc0.00000630.0000021
Naphthalene0.0000021
Tetrachloroethylene0.0000031

1 The limitations for chromium and nickel shall be applicable in lieu of those for lead and zinc when cold forming wastewaters are treated with descaling or combination acid pickling wastewaters.

40 C.F.R. §420.105

47 FR 23284, May 27, 1982, as amended at 49 FR 21035, May 17, 1984