[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 27]
[Revised as ofJuly 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR430.02]
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TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
PART 430--THE PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD POINT SOURCE CATEGORY--Table of Contents
Sec. 430.02 Monitoring requirements.
This section establishes minimum monitoring frequencies for certain
pollutants. Where no monitoring frequency is specified in this section
or where the duration of the minimum monitoring frequency has expired
under paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, the permit writer or
pretreatment control authority shall determine the appropriate
monitoring frequency in accordance with 40 CFR 122.44(i) or 40 CFR part
403, as applicable.
(a) BAT, NSPS, PSES, and PSNS monitoring frequency for chlorinated
organic pollutants. The following monitoring frequencies apply to
discharges subject to subpart B or subpart E of this part:
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Minimum monitoring frequency
CAS number Pollutant ------------------------------------------------------------
Non-TCF \a\ TCF b
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1198556.................. Tetrachlorocatechol..... Monthly...................... (c)
2539175.................. Tetrachloroguaiacol..... Monthly...................... (c)
2539266.................. Trichlorosyringol....... Monthly...................... (c)
2668248.................. 4,5,6-trichloroguaiacol. Monthly...................... (c)
32139723................. 3,4,6-trichlorocatechol. Monthly...................... (c)
56961207................. 3,4,5-trichlorocatechol. Monthly...................... (c)
57057837................. 3,4,5-trichloroguaiacol. Monthly...................... (c)
58902.................... 2,3,4,6- Monthly...................... (c)
tetrachlorophenol.
60712449................. 3,4,6-trichloroguaiacol. Monthly...................... (c)
87865.................... Pentachlorophenol d..... Monthly...................... (c)
88062.................... 2,4,6-trichlorophenol d. Monthly...................... (c)
95954.................... 2,4,5-trichlorophenol d. Monthly...................... (c)
1746016.................. 2,3,7,8-TCDD............ Monthly...................... (c)
51207319................. 2,3,7,8-TCDF............ Monthly...................... (c)
67663.................... chloroform e............ Weekly....................... (c)
59473040................. AOX f................... Daily........................ None specified.
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\a\ Non-TCF: Pertains to any fiber line that does not use exclusively TCF bleaching processes.
b TCF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively TCF bleaching processes, as disclosed by the discharger
in its permit application under 40 CFR 122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22 or, for indirect
dischargers, as reported to the pretreatment control authority under 40 CFR 403.12 (b), (d), or (e).
c This regulation does not specify a limit for this pollutant for TCF bleaching processes.
d Monitoring frequency does not apply to this compound when used as a biocide. The permitting or pretreatment
control authority must determine the appropriate monitoring frequency for this compound, when used as a
biocide, under 40 CFR 122.44(i) or 40 CFR part 403, as applicable.
e This regulation does not specify a limit for this pollutant for Subpart E mills.
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f This regulation does not specify a limit for this pollutant for the ammonium-based or specialty grade sulfite
pulp segments of Subpart E.
(b) Duration of required monitoring for BAT, NSPS, PSES, and PSNS.
The monitoring frequencies specified in paragraph (a) of this section
apply for the following time periods:
(1) For direct dischargers, a duration of 5 years commencing on the
date the applicable limitations or standards from subpart B or subpart E
of this part are first included in the discharger's NPDES permit;
(2) For existing indirect dischargers, until April 17, 2006;
(3) For new indirect dischargers, a duration of 5 years commencing
on the date the indirect discharger commences operation.
(c) Reduced monitoring frequencies for bleach plant pollutants under
the Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program. The following
monitoring frequencies apply to mills enrolled in the Voluntary Advanced
Technology Incentives Program established under subpart B of this part
for a duration of 5 years commencing after achievement of the applicable
BAT limitations specified in Sec. 430.24(b)(3) or NSPS specified in
Sec. 430.25(c)(1) for the following pollutants, except as noted in
footnote f:
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Minimum monitoring frequency
CAS number Pollutant --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Non-ECF \a\ Advanced ECF b,f TCF c
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1198556.......... Tetrachlorocatecho Monthly................ Monthly (d)
l.
2539175.......... Tetrachloroguiacol Monthly................ Monthly (d)
2539266.......... Trichlorosyringol. Monthly................ Monthly (d)
2668248.......... 4,5,6- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichloroguaiacol.
32139723......... 3,4,6- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichlorocatechol.
56961207......... 3,4,5- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichlorocatechol.
57057837......... 3,4,5- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichloroguaiacol.
58902............ 2,3,4,6- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
tetrachlorophenol.
60712449......... 3,4,6- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichloroguaiacol.
87865............ Pentachlorophenol Monthly................ Monthly (d)
e.
88062............ 2,4,6- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichlorophenol e.
95954............ 2,4,5- Monthly................ Monthly (d)
trichlorophenol e.
1746016.......... 2,3,7,8-TCDD...... Monthly................ Monthly (d)
51207319......... 2,3,7,8-TCDF...... Monthly................ Monthly (d)
67663............ Chloroform........ Weekly................. Monthly (d)
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\a\ Non-ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that does not use exclusively ECF or TCF bleaching processes.
b Advanced ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively Advanced ECF bleaching processes, or
exclusively ECF and TCF bleaching processes as disclosed by the discharger in its permit application under 40
CFR 122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22. Advanced ECF consists of the use of extended
delignification or other technologies that achieve at least the Tier I performance levels specified in Sec.
430.24(b)(4)(i).
c TCF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively TCF bleaching processes, as disclosed by the discharger
in its permit application under 40 CFR 122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22.
d This regulation does not specify a limit for this pollutant for TCF bleaching processes.
e Monitoring frequency does not apply to this compound when used as a biocide. The permitting authority must
determine the appropriate monitoring frequency for this compound, when used as a biocide, under 40 CFR
122.44(i).
f Monitoring requirements for these pollutants by mills certifying as Advanced ECF in their NPDES permit
application or other communication to the permitting authority will be suspended after one year of monitoring.
The permitting authority must determine the appropriate monitoring frequency for these pollutants beyond that
time under 40 CFR 122.44(i).
(d) Reduced monitoring frequencies for AOX under the Voluntary
Advanced Technology Incentives Program (year one). The following
monitoring frequencies apply to direct dischargers enrolled in the
Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program established under
Subpart B of this part for a duration of one year after achievement of
the applicable BAT limitations specified in Sec. 430.24(b)(4)(i) or NSPS
specified in Sec. 430.25(c)(2):
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Advanced ECF, any tier
CAS number Pollutant Non-ECF, any tier \a\ b TCF, any tier c
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59473040......... AOX............... Daily.................. Weekly................. None specified.
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\a\ Non-ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that does not use exclusively ECF or TCF bleaching processes.
b Advanced ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively Advanced ECF bleaching processes or exclusively
ECF and TCF bleaching processes, as disclosed by the discharger in its permit application under 40 CFR
122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22. Advanced ECF consists of the use of extended delignification
or other technologies that achieve at least the Tier I performance levels specified in Sec. 430.24(b)(4)(i).
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c TCF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively TCF bleaching processes, as disclosed by the discharger
in its permit application under 40 CFR 122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22.
(e) Reduced monitoring frequencies for AOX under the Voluntary
Advanced Technology Incentives Program (years two through five). The
following monitoring frequencies apply to mills enrolled in the
Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program established under
Subpart B of this part for a duration of four years starting one year
after achievement of the applicable BAT limitations specified in
Sec. 430.24(b)(4)(i) or NSPS specified in Sec. 430.25(c)(2):
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Advanced ECF--tier I Advanced ECF--tier Advanced ECF--tier
CAS number Pollutant Non-ECF any tier \a\ b II b III b TCF-- any tier c
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59473040.......... AOX.................. Daily................ Monthly............. Quarterly........... Annually............ None specified.
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\a\ Non-ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that does not use exclusively ECF or TCF bleaching processes.
b Advanced ECF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively Advanced ECF bleaching processes or exclusively ECF and TCF bleaching processes, as
disclosed by the discharger in its permit application under 40 CFR 122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22. Advanced ECF consists of the use of
extended delignification or other technologies that achieve at least the Tier I performance levels specified in Sec. 430.24(b)(4)(i).
c TCF: Pertains to any fiber line that uses exclusively TCF bleaching processes, as disclosed by the discharger in its permit application under 40 CFR
122.21(g)(3) and certified under 40 CFR 122.22.
(f) Certification in Lieu of Monitoring for Chloroform. (1) Under
what circumstances may a discharger be exempt from the minimum
monitoring requirements of this section for chloroform? A discharger
subject to limitations or standards for chloroform under subpart B of
this part is not subject to the minimum monitoring requirements
specified in this section for chloroform at a fiber line to which the
limitations or standards apply if the discharger meets the requirements
of this section.
(2) How do I qualify for the exemption? At the time you request an
exemption from the minimum monitoring requirements of this section for
chloroform from your permitting authority or pretreatment control
authority for a fiber line, you must:
(i) Demonstrate, based on 104 measurements taken over a period of
not less than two years of monitoring conducted in accordance with
paragraph (a) of this section, that you are complying with the
applicable limitations or standards for chloroform;
(ii) Certify that you will maintain a record of the maximum value
for each of the following process and operating conditions for the fiber
line that was recorded during the collection of each of the samples used
to make the demonstration required under paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this
section.
(A) The pH of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching stage;
(B) The chlorine (Cl2) content of chlorine dioxide
(ClO2) used on the bleach line;
(C) The kappa factor of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching stage;
and
(D) The total bleach line chlorine dioxide application rate;
(iii) Identify the chlorine-containing compound used for bleaching
during the collection of samples used to make the demonstration required
under paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this section; and
(iv) Certify that the fiber line does not use either elemental
chlorine or hypochlorite as bleaching agents.
(3) What happens if I change the process and operating conditions on
the fiber line so that one or more exceeds the maximum value recorded
under paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this section for that process and
operating condition? If you wish to continue your exemption from the
minimum monitoring requirements of this section for chloroform, you
must:
(i) Demonstrate, based on monitoring conducted at a frequency
similar to that required in paragraph (a) of this section and for a
duration determined by the permitting or pretreatment control authority,
that you are complying with the applicable limitations or standards for
chloroform;
(ii) Certify that you will maintain a record of the maximum value
for each of the following process and operating conditions for the fiber
line that was recorded during the collection of each
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of the samples used to make the demonstration required under paragraph
(f)(6)(i) of this section:
(A) The pH of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching stage;
(B) The chlorine (Cl2) content of chlorine dioxide
(ClO2) used on the bleach line;
(C) The kappa factor of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching stage;
and
(D) The total bleach line chlorine dioxide application rate;
(iii) Identify the chlorine-containing compound used for bleaching
during the collection of each sample used to make the demonstration
required under paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section; and
(iv) Certify that the fiber line does not use either elemental
chlorine or hypochlorite as bleaching agents.
(4) What are my reporting obligations? You must certify in reports
required under Sec. 122.41(l)(4) or Sec. 403.12(b) of this chapter, as
appropriate, that the chlorine-containing compounds used for bleaching
are unchanged from those identified under paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this
section and that the following process and operating conditions
maintained on the fiber line during the reporting period have not
exceeded the maximum value recorded for each such condition during the
collection of the samples used to make the demonstration required under
paragraphs (f)(2)(i) or (f)(3)(i) of this section:
(i) The pH of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching stage;
(ii) The chlorine (Cl2) content of chlorine dioxide
(ClO2) used on the bleach line;
(iii) The kappa factor of the first chlorine dioxide bleaching
stage; and
(iv) The total bleach line chlorine dioxide application rate.
(5) What happens if I fail to maintain the records described in
paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(3)(ii) of this section? You will be
required to comply with the minimum monitoring requirements of this
section for chloroform.
(6) What happens if I exceed the maximum value recorded under
paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) or (f)(3)(ii) of this section for any of the
process and operating conditions identified in that section?
(i) If for any reason (e.g., intentionally or due to process upset)
you fail to maintain process and operating conditions at values equal to
or less than the maximum value recorded under paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) or
(f)(3)(ii) of this section for each such condition, you will be in
violation of the applicable chloroform limitation or standard unless:
(A) Within 30 days, you notify your permitting or pretreatment
control authority in writing of the exceedance; and
(B) You demonstrate compliance with the applicable chloroform
limitation or standard by immediately monitoring the bleach plant
effluent for chloroform at a frequency similar to that required in
paragraph (a) of this section and for a duration determined by the
permit or pretreatment control authority.
(ii) In order to continue your exemption from the minimum monitoring
requirements of this section for chloroform, you must meet the
requirements of paragraph (f)(6)(i) of this section and you must
recertify that the fiber line process and operating conditions do not
exceed the maximum value recorded under paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) or
(f)(3)(ii) of this section for each of the parameters identified in
those paragraphs.
(7) Definitions:
(i) Kappa factor--the ratio of available chlorine (total equivalent
chlorine, as percent on oven dry pulp) to the kappa number of the pulp.
Kappa number is the lignin content of pulp, as measured by a modified
permanganate test corrected to 50 percent consumption of the chemical.
(ii) Total bleach line chlorine dioxide application rate--mass of
chlorine dioxide applied in all stages of the bleach line per mass of
unbleached pulp (i.e., lb/ton or kg/kkg).
(iii) Chlorine-containing compounds--compounds containing chlorine
used in the bleach plant for bleaching, brightening, whitening, or
viscosity control. These compounds include but are not limited to
chlorine (Cl2), sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), chlorine dioxide
(ClO2) and chlorine monoxide (Cl2O).
[63 FR 18635, Apr. 15, 1998, as amended at 67 FR 58997, Sept. 19, 2002]
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