Section 307.2714  Neutralization of Sulfuric Acid Esters and Sulfonic Acids

a)         Applicability.  This Section applies to discharges resulting from the continuous or batch neutralization of sulfated and sulfonated alkylbenzenes, alcohols, and other materials to convert them to neutral salts.

b)         Specialized Definitions.  The Board incorporates by reference 40 CFR 417.141 (2003).  This incorporation includes no later amendments or editions.

c)         Existing Sources

1)         The Board incorporates by reference 40 CFR 417.144 (2003).  This incorporation includes no later amendments or editions.

2)         No person subject to the pretreatment standards incorporated by reference in subsection (c)(1) may cause, threaten, or allow the discharge of any contaminant to a POTW in violation of those standards.

d)         New Sources

1)         The Board incorporates by reference 40 CFR 417.146 (2003).  This incorporation includes no later amendments or editions.

2)         No person subject to the pretreatment standards incorporated by reference in subsection (d)(1) may cause, threaten, or allow the discharge of any contaminant to a POTW in violation of those standards.

3)         "New source" means any building, structure, facility, or installation whose construction commenced after December 26, 1973.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4662, effective March 23, 2023)