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.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 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.
What just happenedFeb 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 12, 2019
- Feb 12, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1277-1278)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 12, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate