Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

  1. Law
  2. CFR 40
  3. Protection of Environment
  4. Environmental Protection Agency
  5. Effluent Guidelines and Standards
  6. The Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Point Source Category
  7. Fine and Lightweight Papers from Purchased Pulp Subcategory
  8. Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

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§ 430.112 Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

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:

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Subpart K

[BPT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where fine paper is produced from purchased pulp - wood fiber furnish subdivision]

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 8.2 4.25 2.4
TSS 11.0 5.9 3.2
pH (1) (1) (1)

1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times.

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Subpart K

[BPT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where fine paper is produced from purchased pulp - cotton fiber furnish subdivision]

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 17.4 9.1 5.1
TSS 24.3 13.1 7.2
pH (1) (1) (1)

1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times.

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Subpart K

[BPT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where lightweight papers are produced from purchased pulp]

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 24.1 13.2 7.37
TSS 21.6 10.6 6.0
pH (1) (1) (1)

1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times.

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Subpart K

[BPT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where lightweight papers are produced from purchased pulp - electrical grade papers subdivision

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 38.0 20.9 11.7
TSS 34.2 16.7 9.5
pH (1) (1) (1)

1 Within the range of 5.0 to 9.0 at all times.


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