Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations

16 (1) The authorization officer may issue to the owner or operator of a mill referred to in paragraph 15(1)(a) an authorization to deposit, or to permit the deposit of, BOD matter and suspended solids in quantities that exceed the maximum quantities authorized by section 14, if the quantities so authorized are the lowest that can be achieved and do not exceed the maximum quantities that may be authorized under section 19.

(2) The authorization officer may issue to the owner or operator of a mill referred to in paragraph 15(1)(b) an authorization to deposit, or to permit the deposit of, BOD matter and suspended solids in quantities that exceed the maximum quantities authorized by section 14, if the quantities so authorized are the lowest that can be achieved and do not exceed the maximum quantities that may be authorized under section 20.

(3) An authorization may not be issued under subsection (1) or (2) unless the owner or operator of the mill has taken all applicable preventative measures at the production stage to reduce the BOD of all BOD matter and the quantity of suspended solids in the effluent.

(4) The authorization officer may issue to the owner or operator of an off-site treatment facility referred to in paragraph 15(1)(c) an authorization to deposit, or to permit the deposit of, BOD matter and suspended solids, if the quantities so authorized are the lowest that can be achieved and do not exceed the maximum quantities that may be authorized under section 21.