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BA

Burlap, cloth, paper or plastic bags.

BACM

Best Available Control Measures

BACT

Best Available Control Technology (CAA 40 CFR Part 60) is required on major new or modified sources in attainment areas subject to PSD regulations.

BADCT

Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology, applies only to new sources of pollution.

BANANA

Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody

Bar

Measurement of pressure; 1 Bar = 100kPa (14.5 psi)

BART

Best Available Retrofit Technology

Base

A hydroxide containing compound (also known as an alkali) that reacts with water to produce hydroxide anions ( OH- ) with a pH of greater than 7.0.

BAT

Best Available Technology (CWA), most stringent type of control for existing discharges and applies to priority pollutants.

BAT

Best Available Technology Economically Achievable (40 CFR, Part 60, CWA Sec. 304(b)(2)).

BBD

Blood Born Diseases

BBP

Blood Born Pathogens

BCT

Best Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (CWA Sec. 304(b)(4)).

BCT

Best Conventional Technology, CWA, apply to conventional pollutants, more stringent than BPT.

BDAT

Best Demonstrated Available or Achievable Technology

BDL

Below Detectable Level or Limits

BDT

Best Demonstrated Technology

BEI

Biological Exposure indices, guidelines of potential health hazards established by ACHIH.

BEJ

Best Engineering Judgment

Ben thic Community

Life in or on the sediments of a waterbody.

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