LAC 33:IX.713. Chlorine-Bleaching Pulp and Paper Mill Dischargers

A. Applicability. The effluent limitations and other provisions of this Section are applicable to discharges of wastewater associated with the production activities of bleached kraft pulp and paper mills. B. Definitions Chlorine-Bleaching Pulp and Paper Mill Dischargers―pulp and paper mills utilizing caustic sulfide reagents to process wood chips under high heat and pressure, producing brown paper and subsequently adding chlorine or chlorine compounds to produce bleached white paper. C. Effluent Guidelines. The following effluent limitations establish the quantity or quality of pollutants or pollutant properties that may be discharged by a facility subject to this Section after applying to process wastes with the treatment technology currently available. The relaxation of effluent limits based upon state water quality standards or best professional judgement shall be prohibited. Concentration in pg/L (ppq) Pollutant or Pollutant Property | Daily Average | Daily Maximum 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) | NA | 20