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Effluent Guidelines

Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Effluent Guidelines - Documents Related to 1974 through 1986 Rules

  • 1986 Amendment - BCT
  • 1982 Amendment - All standards except BCT
  • 1977 Amendment
  • 1974 Initial Rule: Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Category
  • 1974 Initial Rule: Builders Paper Category
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