Best available technology

best available technology (BAT) : The best technology treatment techniques, or other means which the Administrator finds, after examination for efficacy under field conditions and not solely under laboratory conditions, ...

B Best Available Technology Reference Documents
Definition (english only)
Synonyms (english only) ...

Best Available Technology
BATEA
Best Available Treatment Economically Achievable ...

Many companies have to demonstrate they are using BATNEEC in order to be authorised to operate. BATNEEC strikes a balance between the best available technology and what the sector of industry can generally afford.

categorical pretreatment standard A technology-based effluent limitation for a specific type of industrial facility discharging into a municipal sewer system. Analogous in stringency to best available technology for direct dischargers.

NPDES permit requirements based on the application of pollution treatment or control technologies including BTP (best practicable technology), BCT (best conventional technology), BAT (best available technology economically achievable), ...

See also: Environment, Air, Water, Waste, Economic