New sources subject to this subpart must achieve the following new source performance standards (NSPS), as applicable.

(a) Direct-reduced iron.

Subpart M—New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)

Open Table
Pollutant Maximum daily1 Maximum monthly avg.1
TSS 0.00998 0.00465
pH (2) (2)

1Pounds per thousand pound of product.

2Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.

(b) Forging operations.

Subpart M—New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)

Open Table
Pollutant Maximum daily1 Maximum monthly avg.1
O&G (as HEM) 0.00746 0.00446
TSS 0.0123 0.00508
pH (2) (2)

1Pounds per thousand pound of product.

2Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.

(c) Briquetting. There shall be no discharge of process wastewater pollutants to waters of the U.S.


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