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A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-458| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants to limit or control emissions. The EPA must notify the public of violations under the revised standards, and failure to do so will result in an investigation to assess the health risks and prevent a future failure of notification.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3671
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)
Feb 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1152
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2110)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3671
    A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.


  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)


  • February 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1152
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2110)

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Related Bills

  • HR 116-1152: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCancerEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturing

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressS-458| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations to revise the standards for the emission of ethylene oxide. Specifically, regulations must be revised based on results from the National Center for Environmental Assessment report titled “Evaluation of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Ethylene Oxide.” The bill also requires revisions to apply maximum achievable control technology requirements to chamber exhaust vents. Maximum achievable control technology standards are established for sources of hazardous air pollutants to limit or control emissions. The EPA must notify the public of violations under the revised standards, and failure to do so will result in an investigation to assess the health risks and prevent a future failure of notification.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-3671
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
Feb 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)
Feb 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1152
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2110)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-3671
    A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.


  • February 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)


  • February 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1152
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2110)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1152: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to revise certain ethylene oxide emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCancerEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturing