40 C.F.R. § 430.114
Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable (BAT).
Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 430.114 (2026)
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 K [BAT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where fine paper is produced from purchased pulp—wood fiber furnish subdivision] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.0018 (0.029)(15.2)/y Trichlorophenol 0.00064 (0.010)(15.2)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. Subpart K [BAT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where fine paper is produced from purchased pulp—cotton fiber furnish subdivision] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.0051 (0.029)(42.3)/y Trichlorophenol 0.0018 (0.010)(42.3)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. Subpart K [BAT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where lightweight papers are produced from purchased pulp] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.0059 (0.029)(48.7)/y Trichlorophenol 0.0020 (0.010)(48.7)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. Subpart K [BAT effluent limitations for non-integrated mills where lightweight papers are produced from purchased pulp—electrical grade papers subdivision] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.0093 (0.029)(76.9)/y Trichlorophenol 0.0032 (0.010)(76.9)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 40:125.30