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National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration; Extension of Comment Period

The Environmental Protection Agency published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 1, 2026. It took effect on March 17, 2026. Comments closed on May 15, 2026.

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What the agency says

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration." The EPA is extending the comment period on this proposed rule, which is scheduled to close on May 1, 2026. The comment period will now end on May 15, 2026, to allow additional time for stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-08518
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Published: May 1, 2026
Takes effect: March 17, 2026
Comments due: May 15, 2026
Dates: The EPA is extending the comment period for the proposed rule that published in the Federal Register (FR) on March 17, 2026, at 91 FR 12700. The EPA must receive written comments on or before May 15, 2026.
Docket: EPA-HQ-OAR-2019-0178; FRL-7055.1-03-OAR
Regulation ID (RIN): 2060-AW79
Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 63
Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
Pages: 2

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