[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 26]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR407.71]

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                TITLE 40-PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
      CHAPTER I-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 407-CANNED AND PRESERVED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROCESSING POINT SOURCE CATEGORY--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart G-Canned and Preserved Vegetables Subcategory
 
Sec. 407.71  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 shall apply to this 
subpart.
    (b) The term beets shall include the processing of beets into the 
following product styles: Canned and peeled, whole, sliced, diced, 
French style, sections, irregular, and other cuts but not dehydrated 
beets.
    (c) The term broccoli shall include the processing of broccoli into 
the following product styles: Frozen, chopped, spears, and miscellaneous 
cuts.
    (d) The term carrots shall include the processing of carrots into 
the following product styles: Canned and frozen, peeled, whole, sliced, 
diced, nuggets,

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crinkle cut, julienne, shoestrings, chunks, chips and other irregular 
cuts, and juices but not dehydrated carrots.
    (e) The term corn, canned shall mean the processing of corn into the 
following product styles: Canned, yellow and white, whole kernel, cream 
style, and on-the-cob.
    (f) The term corn, frozen shall mean the processing of corn into the 
following product styles: Frozen, yellow and white, whole kernel and 
whole cob.
    (g) The term dehydrated onions and garlic shall mean the processing 
of dehydrated onions and garlic into the following product styles: Air, 
vacuum, and freeze dried, all varieties, diced, strips, and other piece 
sizes ranging from large sliced to powder but not including green 
onions, chives, or leeks.
    (h) The term dehydrated vegetables shall mean the processing of 
dehydrated vegetables in the following product styles: Air, vacuum and 
freeze dried, blanched and unblanched, peeled and unpeeled, beets, bell 
peppers, cabbage, carrots, celery, chili pepper, horseradish, turnips, 
parsnips, parsley, asparagus, tomatoes, green beans, corn, spinach, 
green onion tops, chives, leeks, whole, diced, and any other piece size 
ranging from sliced to powder.
    (i) The term dry beans shall mean the production of canned pinto, 
kidney, navy, great northern, red, pink or related type, with and 
without formulated sauces, meats and gravies.
    (j) The term lima beans shall mean the processing of lima beans into 
the following product styles: Canned and frozen, green and white, all 
varieties and sizes.
    (k) The term mushrooms shall mean the processing of mushrooms into 
the following product styles: Canned, frozen, dehydrated, all varieties, 
shapes and sizes.
    (l) The term canned onions shall mean the processing of onions into 
the following product styles: Canned, frozen, and fried (canned), 
peeled, whole, sliced, and any other piece size but not including 
frozen, battered onion rings or dehydrated onions.
    (m) The term peas shall mean the processing of peas into the 
following product styles: Canned and frozen, all varieties and sizes, 
whole.
    (n) The term squash shall include the processing of pumpkin and 
squash into canned and frozen styles.
    (o) The term sauerkraut cutting shall mean the trimming, cutting, 
and subsequent preparatory handling of cabbage necessary for and 
including brining and fermentation, and subsequent tank soaking.
    (p) The term sauerkraut canning shall mean the draining and 
subsequent filling and canning of fermented cabbage and juice.
    (q) The term snap beans shall mean the processing of snap beans into 
the following product styles: Canned and frozen green, Italian, wax, 
string, bush, and other related varieties, whole, French, fancy, Extra 
Standard, Standard, and other cuts.
    (r) The term spinach shall mean the processing of spinach and leafy 
greens into the following product styles: Canned or frozen, whole leaf, 
chopped, and other related cuts.
    (s) The term potatoes shall mean the processing of sweet potatoes 
into the following product styles: Canned, peeled, solid, syrup, and 
vacuum packed. The following white potato product styles are also 
included: Canned, peeled, white, all varieties, whole and sliced.
    (t) The term medium shall mean a point source that processes a total 
annual raw material production of fruits, vegetables, specialties and 
other products that is between 1,816 kkg (2,000 tons) per year and 9,080 
kkg (10,000 tons) per year.
    (u) The term large shall mean a point source that processes a total 
annual raw material production of fruits, vegetables, specialties and 
other products that exceeds 9,080 kkg (10,000 tons) per year.
    (v) The term annual average shall mean the maximum allowable 
discharge of BOD5 or TSS as calculated by multiplying the total mass 
(kkg or 1000 lb) of each raw commodity processed for the entire 
processing season or calendar year by the applicable annual average 
limitation.
    (w) The terms maximum for any one day and average of daily values 
for thirty consecutive days shall be based on the daily average mass of 
raw material

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processed during the peak thirty consecutive day production period.