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EPA Meeting Summaries on Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP

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The EPA has posted meeting summaries related to the reconsideration of the Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP. These documents detail discussions between EPA officials and industry stakeholders, including MDMA, Sotera Health, Sterigenics, Steris, and EOSA, regarding proposed plans and recommendations.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available several meeting summaries concerning the reconsideration of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Commercial Sterilizers. These documents, dated between December 2024 and September 2025, capture discussions between EPA representatives and various industry entities such as MDMA, Sotera Health, Sterigenics, Steris, and EOSA. The meetings focused on proposed plans, recommendations, and open questions related to the NESHAP standards, including specific discussions on Group 2 Room Air Emissions.

These notices serve as an informational update on the ongoing regulatory process. While they do not impose new obligations or deadlines, they provide insight into the EPA's engagement with industry stakeholders during the reconsideration of these air emission standards. Compliance officers should note the docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178 for further reference and monitor future EPA actions related to this rulemaking.

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Meeting with MDMA - May 15, 2025

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- Abstract May 15, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with MDMA regarding the Reconsideration of Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with MDMA - July 31, 2025

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- Abstract July 31, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with MDMA regarding Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with Sotera Health - August 13, 2025

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- Abstract August 13, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with Sotera Health/Sterigenics regarding the Reconsideration of Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Final NESHAP Rule EPA-Sterigenics Meeting - Follow Up to EPA - Dec 2024 - Final to EPA

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- Abstract Final NESHAP Discussion - Open Questions to Review. Sterigenics, December 2024. Please contact the EPA Docket Center, Public Reading Room to view this document. Address: 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Room 3334, Washington, DC 20004. Telephone: 202-566-1744. Fax: 202-566-9744. Email: docket-customerservice@epa.gov.
- Author(s) Sterigenics
- Publication Reference © 2022 Sterigenics U.S., LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Meeting with Steris - May 28 2025

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- Abstract May 28, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with STERIS Regarding the Reconsideration of Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP, Proposed Plans, and Recommendations.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with EOSA - August 28, 2025

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- Abstract August 28, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with EOSA Regarding the Reconsideration of Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP, Proposed Plans, and Recommendations.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with MDMA - September 2, 2025

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- Abstract September 2, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with MDMA regarding Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP and Standards for Group 2 Room Air Emissions.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with MDMA - April 25, 2025

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- Abstract April 25, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) regarding the Reconsideration of Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with Sotera Health - May 7, 2025

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- Abstract May 7, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with Sotera Health/Sterigenics regarding Manufacturer Guarantee Values.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Meeting with STERIS - August 28, 2025

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- Abstract August 28, 2025 Memorandum to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178, from Winston Langloss, USEPA/OAR, Discussion with STERIS Regarding the Reconsideration of the Commercial Sterilizers NESHAP and Standards for Group 2 Room Air Emissions.
- Author(s) Winston Langloss
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Classification

Agency
EPA
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Manufacturers
Geographic scope
National (US)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Environmental Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Air Emissions Regulatory Reconsideration

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