Operating cycle
Operating cycle means for a batch process, the period beginning when the feed material is first charged to the operation and ending when all feed material charged to the operation has been processed. For a batch melting or holding furnace process, operating cycle means the period including the charging and melting of scrap aluminum and the fluxing, refining, alloying, and tapping of molten aluminum (the period from tap-to-tap).
Source
40 CFR § 63.1503
Scoping language
Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act as amended (CAA), in 63.2, or in this section as follows: