Proposal to Reduce Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Commercial Sterilization Facilities

On April 11, 2023, EPA proposed new requirements for 86 commercial sterilizers across the country. These requirements, if implemented, will reduce the amount of EtO that comes out of commercial sterilizers by 80 percent and will reduce risk in nearby communities.

Regulatory Documents

• Proposed Air Toxics Rule for EtO Sterilization Facilities - Federal Register Notice
• Regulatory Impact Analysis for the Proposed NESHAP for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (pdf) (711.55 KB)
• Rule History

Fact Sheet

• Fact Sheet: Proposal to Strengthen Clean Air Act Standards for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilizers (pdf) (200.71 KB, April 11, 2023)

Hearing Registrants

• EtO Public Hearing Registrants - May 2, 2023 (pdf) (86.02 KB)
• EtO Public Hearing Registrants - May 3, 2023 (pdf) (89.35 KB)