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§430.100 Applicability; description of the secondary fiber non-deink subcategory.
The provisions of this subpart are applicable to discharges resulting from the production of: Paperboard from wastepaper; tissue paper from wastepaper without deinking at secondary fiber mills; molded products from wastepaper without deinking at secondary fiber mills; and builders' paper and roofing felt from wastepaper.
§430.101 Specialized definitions.
For the purpose of this subpart:
(a) Except as provided below, the general definitions, abbreviations, and methods of analysis set forth in 40 CFR part 401 and §430.01 of this part shall apply to this subpart.
(b) Noncorrugating medium furnish subdivision mills are mills where recycled corrugating medium is not used in the production of paperboard.
(c) Corrugating medium furnish subdivision mills are mills where only recycled corrugating medium is used in the production of paperboard.
§430.102 Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).
(a) Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subpart must achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT):
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | |
---|---|---|
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | |
BOD5 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
TSS | 5.0 | 2.5 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) |
1 1Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | |
---|---|---|
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | |
BOD5 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
TSS | 9.2 | 4.6 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) |
1 Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | |
---|---|---|
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | |
BOD5 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
TSS | 5.0 | 3.0 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Setteable Solids | ( 2) | ( 2) |
1 Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 at all times. 2 Not to exceed 0.2 ml/l. |
(b) Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subpart must achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT), except that non-continuous dischargers shall not be subject to the maximum day and average of 30 consecutive days limitations but shall be subject to annual average effluent limitations:
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
---|---|---|---|
Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average days) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 13.7 | 7.1 | 4.0 |
TSS | 17.05 | 9.2 | 5.1 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
---|---|---|---|
Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average days) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
TSS | 10.8 | 5.8 | 3.2 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
§430.103 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best conventional pollutant control technology (BCT).
(a) 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 conventional pollutant control technology (BCT): The limitations shall be the same as those specified for conventional pollutants (which are defined in 40 CFR 401.16) in §430.102 of this subpart for the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).
(b) For secondary fiber non-deink facilities where paperboard from wastepaper is produced, non-continuous dischargers shall not be subject to the maximum day and average-of-30-consecutive-days limitations, but shall be subject to annual average effluent limitations determined by dividing the average-of-30-consecutive-days limitations for BOD5 and TSS by 1.77 and 2.18.
(c) For secondary fiber non-deink facilities where builders' paper and roofing felt from wastepaper are produced, non-continuous dischargers shall not be subject to the maximum day and average-of-30-consecutive-days limitations, but shall be subject to annual average effluent limitations determined by dividing the average-of-30-consecutive-days limitations for BOD5 and TSS by 1.90 and 1.90.
§430.104 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:
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.00087 | (0.029)(7.2)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00030 | (0.010)(7.2)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0017 | (0.029)(14.4)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00060 | (0.010)(14.4)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0030 | (0.029)(25.2)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.0011 | (0.010)(25.2)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0026 | (0.029)(21.1)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00088 | (0.010)(21.1)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. |
§430.105 New source performance standards (NSPS).
Any new source subject to this subpart must achieve the following new source performance standards (NSPS), except that non-continuous dischargers shall not be subject to the maximum day and average of 30 consecutive days effluent limitations for BOD5 and TSS, but shall be subject to annual average effluent limitations. Also, for non-continuous dischargers, concentration limitations (mg/l) shall apply, where provided. Concentration limitations will only apply to non-continuous dischargers. Only facilities where chlorophenolic-containing biocides are used shall be subject to pentachlorophenol and trichlorophenol limitations. Permittees not using chlorophenolic-containing biocides must certify to the permit-issuing authority that they are not using these biocides:
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
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Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.73 |
TSS | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.95 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Maximum for any 1 day | ||
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.00087 | (0.065)(3.2)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00030 | (0.023)(3.2)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton at all times. | ||
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
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Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
TSS | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Maximum for any 1 day | ||
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Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.00087 | (0.065)(3.2)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00030 | (0.023)(3.2)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton at all times. | ||
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
---|---|---|---|
Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 1.7 | 0.94 | 0.49 |
TSS | 2.7 | 1.40 | 0.74 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Maximum for any 1 day | ||
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0017 | (0.155)(2.7)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00060 | (0.053)(2.7)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton at all times. | ||
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
---|---|---|---|
Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
TSS | 10.2 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Maximum for any 1 day | ||
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0030 | (0.045)(16.3)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.0011 | (0.015)(16.3)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton at all times. | ||
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | ||
---|---|---|---|
Continuous dischargers | Non-continuous dischargers (annual average) | ||
Maximum for any 1 day | Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days | ||
BOD5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.58 |
TSS | 4.4 | 2.3 | 1.21 |
pH | ( 1) | ( 1) | ( 1) |
Maximum for any 1 day | ||
---|---|---|
Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product | Milligrams/liter | |
Pentachlorophenol | 0.0026 | (0.107)(5.7)/y |
Trichlorophenol | 0.00088 | (0.037)(5.7)/y |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton at all times. | ||
1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times. |
§430.106 Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).
Except as provided in 40 CFR 403.7 and 403.13, any existing source subject to this subpart that introduces pollutants into a publicly owned treatment works must: Comply with 40 CFR part 403; and achieve the following pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES) if it uses chlorophenolic-containing biocides. Permittees not using chlorophenolic-containing biocides must certify to the permit-issuing authority that they are not using these biocides. PSES must be attained on or before July 1, 1984:
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.032)(7.2)/y | 0.00096 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.010)(7.2)/y | 0.00030 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.032)(14.4)y | 0.0019 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.010)(14.4)y | 0.00060 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.032)(25.2)y | 0.0034 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.010)(25.2)/y | 0.0011 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.032)(21.1)y | 0.0028 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.010)(21.1)y | 0.00088 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
§430.107 Pretreatment standards for new sources (PSNS).
Except as provided in 40 CFR 403.7, any new source subject to this subpart that introduces pollutants into a publicly owned treatment works must: Comply with 40 CFR part 403; and achieve the following pretreatment standards for new sources (PSNS) if it uses chlorophenolic-containing biocides. Permittees not using chlorophenolic-containing biocides must certify to the permit-issuing authority that they are not using these biocides:
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.072)(3.2)/y | 0.00096 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.023)(3.2)/y | 0.00030 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.171)(2.7)/y | 0.0019 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.053)(2.7)/y | 0.00060 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
---|---|---|
Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.049)(16.3)/y | 0.0034 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.015)(16.3)/y | 0.0011 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | |
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Milligrams/liter (mg/l) | Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product a | |
Pentachlorophenol | (0.118)(5.7)/y | 0.0028 |
Trichlorophenol | (0.037)(5.7)/y | 0.00088 |
y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. | ||
a The following equivalent mass limitations are provided as guidance in cases when POTWs find it necessary to impose mass effluent limitations. |
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