Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 525 - EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
- Section 096-525-Section 1 - References to Federal Regulations and definitions
- Sec2 096-525-2 - Toxic Pollutants. [see 40 CFR 129]
- Sec2 096-525-3 - Secondary Treatment [see 40 CFR 133]
- Sec2 096-525-4 - General Provisions [see 40 CFR part 401]
- Section 096-525-5 - Effluent Standards for Specific Industrial Point Source Categories
SUMMARY: This rule establishes procedures and criteria for setting technology-based effluent limitations in waste discharge licenses. Included are general provisions regarding establishing effluent limits, test procedures, units of measurement, and categories of pollutants. The rule also sets maximum effluent limits for certain toxic pollutants and performance standards for secondary treatment at publicly owned treatment works. Finally, the rule incorporates by reference effluent standards for various industrial sectors, as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 40, Subchapter N. To aid the reader, a citation to the appropriate federal regulation is shown in each section of this rule.
AUTHORITY: 38 MRSA §§341-D and 414-A
APA EFFECTIVE DATE: April 5, 1999
