40 C.F.R. § 430.34
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. § 430.34 (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 C [BAT effluent limitations for unbleached kraft facilities] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.00058 (0.011)(12.6)/y Trichlorophenol 0.00053 (0.010)(12.6)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product. Subpart C [BAT effluent limitations for unbleached kraft facilities where pulp and paper are produced using the unbleached kraft-neutral sulfite semi-chemical (cross recovery) process and/or a combined unbleached kraft and semi-chemical process, wherein the spent semi-chemical cooking liquor is burned within the unbleached kraft chemical recovery system] Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Kg/kkg (or pounds per 1,000 lb) of product Milligrams/liter Pentachlorophenol 0.00064 (0.011)(14.0)/y Trichlorophenol 0.00059 (0.010)(14.0)/y y = wastewater discharged in kgal per ton of product.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 40:125.30