40 CFR 61.52 - Emission standard.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: May 16, 2024

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§ 61.52 - Emission standard.

(a) Emissions to the atmosphere from mercury ore processing facilities and mercury cell chlor-alkali plants shall not exceed 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) of mercury per 24-hour period.

(b) Emissions to the atmosphere from sludge incineration plants, sludge drying plants, or a combination of these that process wastewater treatment plant sludges shall not exceed 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) of mercury per 24-hour period.

[40 FR 48302, Oct. 14, 1975, as amended at 65 FR 62151, Oct. 17, 2000]

authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401

source: 38 FR 8826, Apr. 6, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 61.52