Effluent Guidelines
Pulp and Paper Rulemaking Actions
Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing Point Source Category - Permit Guidance Document
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Executive Summary (PDF, 56K)
Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF, 12K)
Chapter 2: Overview of NPDES Program and National Pretreatment Program (PDF, 12K)
Chapter 3: Overview of 40 CFR §430 (PDF, 19K)
Chapter 4: What are the New Pollutants Regulated by the Rule? (PDF, 19K)
Chapter 5: What are the Regulatory Bases for Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Subpart B - Bleached Papergrade and Kraft and Soda Mills - and Subpart E - Papergrade Sulfite Mills (PDF, 16K)
Chapter 6: Where Are Mills Required to Demonstrate Compliance? (PDF, 9K)
Chapter 7: What are the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for Subparts (PDF, 133K)
Chapter 8: How Do I Develop Permits for Mills with Operations in Subparts (PDF, 428K)
Chapter 9: Best Management Practices Requirements (PDF, 32K)
Chapter 10: How are Permits Established for Mills that Decide to Enter the Voluntary Advanced Technology Incentives Program? (PDF, 162K)
Chapter 11: Case Studies (PDF, 263K)
Chapter 12: Where to Get Additional Help (PDF, 29K)
Appendices (PDF, 140K)
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