NESHAP for Commercial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart O) (Renewal)

The National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Commercial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and Fumigation Operations apply to both new and existing commercial ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization and fumigation facilities using one ton of EO (as defined in 40 CFR section 63.361) after December 6, 1994. New facilities include those that commenced construction or reconstruction after the date of proposal. Owners and operators of these facilities are required to comply with reporting and record keeping requirements for the General Provisions (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart A), as well as for the applicable standards in 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O. This includes submitting notifications, performance test reports, and periodic reports, as well as maintaining records of continuous parameter monitoring data, any malfunctions, and equipment inspections. These reports are used by EPA to determine compliance with 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart O.

The latest form for NESHAP for Commercial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization and Fumigation Operations (40 CFR part 63, subpart O) (Renewal) expires 2023-01-31 and can be found here.