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Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Effluent Guidelines

Photo of a vegetable processing plant The EPA promulgated the Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Effluent Guidelines and Standards (40 CFR Part 407Exit EPA’s website) in 1974 and 1976. The regulation covers direct dischargerdirect dischargerA point source that discharges pollutants to waters of the United States, such as streams, lakes, or oceans.. The Effluent Guidelines and Standards are incorporated into NPDES permits. On this page: * What is the Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Industry? * Pollutants and Subcategories * Rulemaking History * Additional Information

What is the Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Industry?

The industry comprises facilities packing a wide variety of fruit and vegetable products, including apples, potatoes, citrus fruits, vegetables and specialty foods. Fruit and vegetable canning or packaging plants are included within the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) groups: * 311411: Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing * 311421: Fruit and Vegetable Canning * 311422: Specialty Canning * 311423: Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing * 311919: Potato Chips and Corn Chips Manufacturing * 311941: Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing * 311999: All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

Note: The NAICS listing is provided as a guide and does not define the coverage of the Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables category. For precise definitions of coverage, refer to the applicability sections in 40 CFR Part 407Exit EPA’s website.

Pollutants and Subcategories

Regulated Pollutants

Effluent limitations vary by subcategory. * BOD5 * TSS * pH * Oil and grease

Regulation Subcategories

Rulemaking History

Additional Information

For assistance in reading the support documents, and for additional information regarding Canned and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables Effluent Guidelines, please contact Meghan Hessenauer (hessenauer.meghan@epa.gov) or 202-566-1040.

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