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Metal Molding and Casting (Foundries) Effluent Guidelines Documents

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  • Metal Molding and Casting Effluent Guidelines
  • Metal Molding and Casting Effluent Guidelines - Final Rule (pdf) (7.37 MB, October 30, 1985, 50 FR 45212)
  • Development Document for Effluent Limitations Guidelines NSPS and Pretreatment Standards for the Metal Molding and Casting (Foundries) Point Source Category (pdf) (17.84 MB, October 1985, 440/1-85/070)
    Describes industry processes, pollutants generated, available control and treatment technologies, the technical basis for the final rule, and costs of the rule. Includes guidance for implementing the regulations (Appendix C).
  • Battery Manufacturing; Nonferrous Metals Manufacturing; Nonferrous Metals Forming; Metal Molding & Casting Effluent Guidelines Categories; Notice of Data Availability (pdf) (668.97 KB, November 21, 1983, 48 FR 52604)
  • Metal Molding and Casting Effluent Guidelines - Proposed Rule (pdf) (3.44 MB, November 15, 1982, 47 FR 51512)

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Last updated on June 19, 2024
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