Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 16, 2024
§ 471.33 - New source performance standards (NSPS).

Any new source subject to this subpart must achieve the following new source performance standards (NSPS). The mass of pollutants in the nickel-cobalt forming process wastewater shall not exceed the following values:

(a) Rolling spent neat oils—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(b) Rolling spent emulsions.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt rolled with emulsions
Chromium0.0630.026
Nickel0.0940.063
Fluoride10.14.49
Oil and grease1.701.70
TSS2.552.04
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(c) Rolling contact cooling water.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt rolled with water
Chromium0.0280.012
Nickel0.0420.028
Fluoride4.491.99
Oil and grease0.7540.754
TSS1.130.905
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(d) Tube Reducing Spent Lubricant—subpart C—NSPS. (1) There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants except as provided under paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(2) Process wastewater pollutants may be discharged, with no allowance for any pollutants discharged, provided the facility owner or operator demonstrates, on the basis of analytical methods set forth in or approved pursuant to 40 CFR part 136, that the concentrations of nitrosamine compounds in the wastewater discharged from the tube reducing process do not exceed 0.050mg/l of N-nitrosodimethylamine, 0.020 mg/l of N-nitrosodiphenylamine, and 0.020 mg/l of N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine.

(3) The demonstration required under paragraph (d)(2) of this section shall be made once per month until the demonstration has been made for all three nitrosamine compounds for six consecutive months, after which time the demonstration may be made once per quarter. If a sample is found to contain any of the foregoing nitrosamine compounds at concentrations greater than those specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the actions described in paragraph (d)(4) of this section shall be taken, and the demonstration required under paragraph (d)(2) of this section shall be made once per month until it has been made for all three nitrosamine compounds for six consecutive months.

(4) If sampling results show that any of the foregoing nitrosamine compounds is present in the process wastewater at concentrations greater than those specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the facility owner or operator shall ensure that, within thirty days of receiving written notification of the sampling results, there is no further discharge of tube reducing spent lubricant wastewater until the owner or operator:

(i) Performs a subsequent analysis which demonstrates that the concentrations of the foregoing nitrosamine compounds do not exceed the levels specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section; or

(ii) Substitutes a new tube reducing lubricant and thereafter complies with the requirements of paragraph (d)(3) of this section; or

(iii) Determines the source of the pollutant whose concentration exceeded the level specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section and demonstrates to the satisfaction of the NPDES issuing authority that such source has been eliminated.

(5) The concentration limits specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section apply at the point of discharge from the tube reducing process. However, sampling after the tube reducing wastewater has been commingled with other wastewaters is permitted if:

(i) Any dilution caused by the other wastewaters is taken into account in determining the appropriate (i.e., lower) allowable discharge concentration; and

(ii) An analytical method of sufficient sensitivity is used to measure the levels of each of the foregoing nitrosamine compounds in the wastewaters being sampled.

(e) Drawing spent neat oils—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(f) Drawing spent emulsions.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt drawn with emulsions
Chromium0.0360.015
Nickel0.0530.036
Fluoride5.682.52
Oil and grease0.9540.954
TSS1.431.15
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(g) Extrusion spent lubricants—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(h) Extrusion press or solution heat treatment contact cooling water.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of extruded nickel-cobalt heat treated
Chromium0.0310.013
Nickel0.0460.031
Fluoride4.952.20
Oil and grease0.8320.832
TSS1.250.999
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(i) Extrusion press hydraulic fluid leakage.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt extruded
Chromium0.0860.035
Nickel0.1280.086
Fluoride13.86.13
Oil and grease2.322.32
TSS3.482.79
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(j) Forging equipment cleaning wastewater.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt forged
Chromium0.0020.00006
Nickel0.0020.002
Fluoride0.2380.106
Oil and grease0.0400.040
TSS0.0600.048
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(k) Forging contact cooling water.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of forged nickel-cobalt cooled with water
Chromium0.0180.007
Nickel0.0260.018
Fluoride2.821.25
Oil and grease0.4740.474
TSS0.7110.569
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(l) Forging press hydraulic fluid leakage.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt forged
Chromium0.0690.028
Nickel0.1030.069
Fluoride11.24.94
Oil and grease1.871.87
TSS2.812.25
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(m) Forging spent lubricants—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(n) Stationary casting contact cooling water.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt cast with stationary casting methods
Chromium0.4480.182
Nickel0.6660.448
Fluoride72.032.0
Oil and grease12.112.1
TSS18.214.5
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(o) Vacuum melting steam condensate—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no allowance for the discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(p) Metal powder production atomization wastewater.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt metal powder atomized
Chromium0.9700.393
Nickel1.440.970
Fluoride15669.2
Oil and grease26.226.2
TSS39.331.5
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(q) Annealing and solution heat treatment contact cooling watersubpart C—NSPS. There shall be no allowance for the discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(r) Wet air pollution control scrubber blowdown.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt formed
Chromium0.3000.122
Nickel0.4500.300
Fluoride48.221.4
Oil and grease8.18.1
TSS12.29.72
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(s) Surface treatment spent baths.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt surface treated
Chromium0.3460.141
Nickel0.5150.346
Fluoride55.724.7
Oil and grease9.359.35
TSS14.111.2
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(t) Surface treatment rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt surface treated
Chromium0.8740.354
Nickel1.300.873
Fluoride14162.3
Oil and grease23.623.6
TSS35.428.3
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(u) Alkaline cleaning spent baths.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt alkaline cleaned
Chromium0.0130.005
Nickel0.0190.013
Fluoride2.020.895
Oil and grease0.3390.339
TSS0.5090.407
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(v) Alkaline cleaning rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt alkaline cleaned
Chromium0.0860.035
Nickel.128.086
Fluoride13.96.15
Oil and grease2.332.33
TSS3.502.80
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(w) Molten salt rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt treated with molten salt
Chromium0.3120.127
Nickel0.4640.312
Fluoride50.222.3
Oil and grease8.448.44
TSS12.710.1
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(x) Ammonia rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt treated with ammonia solution
Chromium0.0060.002
Nickel.008.006
Fluoride.881.391
Oil and grease.148.148
TSS222178
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(y) Sawing or grinding spent emulsions.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt sawed or ground
Chromium0.0150.006
Nickel.002.015
Fluoride2.351.04
Oil and grease.394.394
TSS591473
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(z) Sawing or grinding rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of sawed or ground nickel-cobalt rinsed
Chromium0.0670.027
Nickel0.1000.067
Fluoride10.84.78
Oil and grease1.811.81
TSS2.72217
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(aa) Steam cleaning condensate.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt steam cleaned
Chromium0.0110.005
Nickel0.0170.011
Fluoride1.790.795
Oil and grease0.3010.301
TSS0.4520.361
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(bb) Hydrostatic tube testing and ultrasonic testing wastewater—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(cc) Degreasing spent solvents—subpart C—NSPS. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants.

(dd) Dye penetrant testing wastewater.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt tested with dye penetrant method
Chromium0.0790.032
Nickel0.1170.079
Fluoride12.75.63
Oil and grease2.132.13
TSS3.202.56
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(ee) Electrocoating rinse.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt electrocoated
Chromium1.250.506
Nickel1.861.25
Fluoride20189.0
Oil and grease33.733.7
TSS50.640.5
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

(ff) Miscellaneous wastewater sources.

Subpart C—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of nickel-cobalt formed
Chromium0.0910.037
Nickel0.1360.091
Fluoride14.76.50
Oil and grease2.462.46
TSS3.692.95
pH( 1)( 1)

1 Within the range of 7.5 to 10.0 at all times.

[50 FR 34270, Aug. 23, 1985; 51 FR 2885, Jan. 22, 1986, as amended at 54 FR 11349, Mar. 17, 1989; 54 FR 13606, Apr. 4, 1989]
authority: Secs. 301, 304(b), (c), (e), and (g), 306(b) and (c), 307, 308, and 501 of the Clean Water Act (the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977) (the “Act”); 33 U.S.C. 1311,1314,c,e,and, 1316(b) andc,and; 86 Stat. 816, Pub. L. 92-500; 91 Stat. 1567, Pub. L. 95-217
source: 50 FR 34270, Aug. 23, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 471.33