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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.
