Proposed Changes to Commercial Sterilization Facilities Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a memorandum proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Commercial Sterilization Facilities. This proposal stems from the EPA's residual risk and technology review, as mandated by the Clean Air Act. Key areas for proposed changes include emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) and potentially other hazardous air pollutants, as well as requirements for monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting. The document outlines the EPA's rationale for these proposed revisions and invites public input.

Regulated entities, primarily commercial sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide, should carefully review the proposed changes. This consultation period is critical for providing feedback on the feasibility and impact of the proposed amendments. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments to the EPA by the specified deadline to influence the final rule. Failure to comply with future final regulations could result in enforcement actions and penalties.