Regulation & law · 03/12/1999

EPA Suspends National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has temporarily suspended requirements for chamber exhaust and aeration room vents under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (EO NESHAP), allowing affected facilities to delay compliance until December 6, 2000, and December 6, 2001, respectively.