New source performance standards (NSPS).

§ 471.73 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 uranium forming process wastewater shall not exceed the following values:

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

(b) Extrusion tool contact cooling water.

Subpart G—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of uranium extruded
Cadmium0.0070.003
Chromium0.0130.005
Copper0.0440.021
Lead0.0100.005
Nickel0.0190.013
Fluoride2.050.908
Molybdenum0.1730.077
Oil and grease0.3440.344
TSS0.5160.413
pH( 1)( 1)

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

(c) Heat treatment contact cooling water.

Subpart G—NSPS

Pollutant or pollutant property Maximum for any 1 day Maximum for monthly average
mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of extruded or forged uranium heat treated
Cadmium0.0060.003
Chromium0.0120.005
Copper0.0400.019
Lead0.0090.004
Nickel0.0170.012
Fluoride1.860.827
Molybdenum0.1580.070
Oil and grease0.3130.313
TSS0.4700.376
pH( 1)( 1)
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