[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 40, Volume 8] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 40CFR61.52] [Page 45] TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PART 61_NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS --Table of Contents Subpart E_National Emission Standard for Mercury Sec. 61.52 Emission standard. (a) Emissions to the atmosphere from mercury ore processing facilities and mercury cell chlor-alkali plants shall not exceed 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) of mercury per 24-hour period. (b) Emissions to the atmosphere from sludge incineration plants, sludge drying plants, or a combination of these that process wastewater treatment plant sludges shall not exceed 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) of mercury per 24-hour period. [40 FR 48302, Oct. 14, 1975, as amended at 65 FR 62151, Oct. 17, 2000]