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Rule and Implementation Information for Commercial Sterilizers


(Docket# A-88-03)

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Proposed and Promulgated Rules

Subpart O- National Emission Standards for Commercial Sterillizers

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11/06/06 71 FR 64907 Proposed National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers: proposing two primary regulatory alternatives for new and existing hospital sterilizers that emit hazardous air pollutants and are area sources within the meaning of Clean Air Act section 112(a)(2).
04/07/06 71 FR 17712 Final National Emission Standards for Hospital Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers: Final
12/19/05 70 FR 75320 Final Exemption of Certain Area Sources From Title V Operating Permit Programs; Final Rule  
10/24/05 70 FR 61404 Proposed Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities: Residual Risk Proposed decision; request for public comment.
03/25/05 70 FR 15250 Proposal Proposal To Exempt Area Sources Subject to NESHAP From Federal and State Operating Permit Programs
3/7/94 59 FR 10591 Proposed Rule National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations not available
12/06/94 59 FR 62585 Final Rule National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations
12/13/95 60 FR 64002 Proposed rule:amendment National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for: Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations; Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities; and Secondary Lead Smelting
6/3/96 61 FR 27785 Final Rule National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for: Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations; Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities; and Secondary Lead Smelting
10/23/97 62 FR 55247 Notice Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request;National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations
08/18/99 64 FR 45115 Proposed Amendment Title V Operating Permit Defferals for Area Sources: National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigations Operations; Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities; Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Machines; and Secondary Lead Smelting
12/14/99 64 FR 69637 Final Rule Title V Operating Permit Defferals for Area Sources: National Emission Standards for Chromium Emissions from Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigations Operations; Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities; Halogenated Solvent Cleaning Machines; and Secondary Lead Smelting
11/02/01 66 FR 55577 Amendment Final rule; amendments for Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities

NOTES: All files are Government Printing Office (GPO) files unless otherwise indicated by *.

Closely Related Rules, Policies or Program Guidance

ALERT

*Potential Safety Problem at Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Facilities

Recommendations based on preliminary investigation into reported explosions are outlined in a memorandum from John Seitz (OAQPS) dated July 29th, 1997.

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) findings concerning a 2004 explosion at an ethylene oxide commercial sterilization facility.

Technical Information

Background Information Document (BID)/Response to comments

FACT Sheets

10/19/06 Fact Sheet
11/29/99 FACT SHEET-Rule Suspension for Specified Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and Fumigation Operations
11/15/94 Fact Sheet for Final Rule

Risk Assessement Information

Implementation Information

Implementation Documents

September 1997 Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations NESHAP Implementation Document, EPA-456/R-004

Source Identification and Location Information

Outreach and Training Materials

Permitting Information

Compliance and Enforcement Information

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