Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 22, 2026
§ 406.90 - Applicability; description of the ready-to-eat cereal subcategory.

The provisions of this subpart are applicable to discharges resulting from the processing of various grains and other materials (whole grain wheat, rice, corn grits, oat flour, sugar, and minor ingredients) to produce various breakfast cereals normally available for human consumption without cooking.

authority: Secs. 301, 304 (b) and (c), 306 (b) and (c), 307(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended; 33 U.S.C. 1251,1311,1314,1316,1317; 86 Stat. 816
source: 39 FR 10513, Mar. 20, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 406.90