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New Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards: Protecting Health and Environment

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to tighten ethylene oxide emission standards, a substance harmful to health. This aims to better protect citizens from air pollution, especially in areas with emission sources. Additionally, the EPA will have to inform the public about any violations of these standards.
Key points
Stricter Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards: Companies will need to reduce the amount of this substance released into the air, improving the quality of the air we breathe.
Increased Oversight and Transparency: The EPA will be required to use the latest emission control technologies and notify the public of violations, enhancing safety and public awareness.
Public Health Protection: Reducing ethylene oxide emissions, which is a carcinogen, will contribute to improving the health of residents, especially near industrial facilities.
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: S 1903
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-05-27