General Provisions
Subpart A Cokemaking Subcategory
Subpart B Sintering Subcategory
Subpart C Ironmaking Subcategory
Subpart D Steelmaking Subcategory
Subpart E Vacuum Degassing Subcategory
Subpart F Continuous Casting Subcategory
Subpart G Hot Forming Subcategory
Subpart H Salt Bath Descaling Subcategory
Subpart I Acid Pickling Subcategory
Subpart J Cold Forming Subcategory
Subpart K Alkaline Cleaning Subcategory
Subpart L Hot Coating Subcategory
Subpart M Other Operations Subcategory

Terms Used In 40 CFR Part 420 - Iron and Steel Manufacturing Point Source Category

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Amortization: Paying off a loan by regular installments.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.