BACM
Best Available Control Measures
BACT
Best Available Control Technology for control of air pollutants from a new or modified stationary source
Barge
A non-self-propelled vessel (46 CFR 24. 10-1)
Barge Fleeting Facility
A commercial area, subject to permitting by the Army Corps of Engineers, as provided in 33 CFR part 322, part 330, or pursuant to a regional general permit, the purpose of which is for the making up, breaking down or staging of barge tows.
Barrel
A measure commonly used in the oil industry. 1 barrel = 42 gallons = 159 liters
BAT(EA)
Best Available Treatment (Economically Available)
BCT
Best Conventional Treatment
BDAT
Best Demonstrated Available Technology
BLEVE
Boiling Liquid, Expanding Vapor Explosion
BLM
Bureau of Land Management
BLS
Bureau of Labor Statistics, monitors injury/illness data from various occupations. The blue OSHA text regarding guidelines to record keeping was done by them.
BMP
Best Management Practice
BNA
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (Publication covering the Environmental Reporter, EPA both state and federal, Chemical Reporter and TSCA)
BOD
Biological Oxygen Demand (a measure of water quality)
BOE
Bureau of Explosive
BOL
Bill of Lading
BPT(CA)
Best Practicable Treatment (Currently Available)
Breach of Security
An incident that has not resulted in a transportation security incident, in which security measures have been circumvented, eluded or violated.
BS&W
Bottom sediment and Water (a physical characterization used for petroleum products and crude oils)
BTEX
Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene (also see BTX)
BTU
British Thermal Unit. A measurement of energy usage. The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water at its maximum density by one degree Fahrenheit.
BTX
Benzene, Toluene and Xylene (Organic aromatic ring compounds, also see BTEX)
Bulk or in Bulk
A commodity that is loaded or carried on board a vessel without containers or labels, and that is received and handled without mark or count.
Bunker
A vessel’s fuel supply