40 C.F.R. § 421.213

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 421.213 - Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable

Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32 , any existing point source subject to this subpart shall achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable:

(a) Molybdenum sulfide leachate.

BAT Limitations for the Primary Molybdenum and Rhenium Subcategory

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/kg (pounds million pounds) of molybdenum sulfide leached
Arsenic0.6440.287
Lead0.1300.060
Nickel0.2550.171
Selenium0.3800.171
Molybdenum[Reserved][Reserved]
Ammonia (as N)61.72027.130
Fluoride16.2109.214

(b) Roaster SO2 scrubber.

BAT Limitations for the Primary Molybdenum and Rhenium Subcategory

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/kg (pounds per/million pounds) of molybdenum sulfide roasted
Arsenic2.3341.041
Lead0.4700.218
Nickel0.9240.621
Selenium1.3770.621
Molybdenum[Reserved][Reserved]
Ammonia (as N)223.80098.390
Fluoride58.77033.410

(c) Molybdic oxide leachate.

BAT Limitations for the Primary Molybdenum and Rhenium Subcategory

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/kg (pounds per/million pounds) of molybdenum contained in molybdic oxide leached
Arsenic16.1007.182
Lead3.2441.506
Nickel6.3714.286
Selenium9.4994.286
Molybdenum[Reserved][Reserved]
Ammonia (as N)1,544.000678.800
Fluoride405.400230.500

(d) Hydrogen reduction furnace scrubber.

BAT Limitations for the Primary Molybdenum and Rhenium Subcategory

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/kg (pounds per/million pounds) of molybdenum metal powder produced
Arsenic3.1831.420
Lead0.6410.298
Nickel1.2600.847
Selenium1.8780.847
Molybdenum[Reserved][Reserved].
Ammonia (as N)305.300134.200
Fluoride80.15045.570

(e) Depleted rhenium scrubbing solution.

BAT Limitations for the Primary Molybdenum and Rhenium Subcategory

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/kg (pounds per/million pounds) of molybdenum sulfide roasted
Arsenic0.9950.444
Lead0.2010.093
Nickel0.3940.265
Selenium0.5870.265
Molybdenum[Reserved][Reserved].
Ammonia (as N)95.44041.960
Fluoride25.06014.250

40 C.F.R. §421.213

50 FR 38355, Sept. 20, 1985, as amended at 55 FR 31701, 31702, Aug. 3, 1990