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§ 421.253 Effluent limitations guidelines representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable.
Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subpart shall achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable:
(a) Smelter wet air pollution control.
BAT Limitations for the Primary Precious Metals and Mercury Subcategory
Pollutant or pollutant property | Maximum for any 1 day | Maximum for monthly average |
---|---|---|
mg/troy ounce of gold and silver smelted | ||
Lead | 0.364 | 0.169 |
Mercury | 0.195 | 0.078 |
Silver | 0.377 | 0.156 |
Zinc | 1.326 | 0.546 |
Gold | 0.130 |
(b) Silver chloride reduction spent solution.
BAT Limitations for the Primary Precious Metals and Mercury Subcategory