40 C.F.R. § 430.44

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 430.44 - Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable (BAT)

Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32 , any existing point source subject to this subpart where chlorophenolic-containing biocides are used must achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable (BAT). Non-continuous dischargers shall not be subject to the maximum day mass limitations in kg/kkg (lb/1000 lb) but shall be subject to concentration limitations. Concentration limitations are only applicable to non-continuous dischargers. Permittees not using chlorophenolic-containing biocides must certify to the permit-issuing authority that they are not using these biocides:

Subpart D

[BAT effluent limitations for dissolving sulfite pulp facilities where nitration, viscose, or cellophane pulps are produced]

Pollutant or pollutant propertyMaximum for any 1 day
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter
Pentachlorophenol0.0030(0.011)(66.0)/y
Trichlorophenol0.019(0.068)(66.0)/y
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product.

Subpart D

[BAT effluent limitations for dissolving sulfite pulp facilities where acetate grade pulp is produced]

Pollutant or pollutant propertyMaximum for any 1 day
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter
Pentachlorophenol0.0033(0.011)(72.7)/y
Trichlorophenol0.021(0.068)(72.7)/y
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product.

40 C.F.R. §430.44