| Applicability: |
eCFR Subpart O  [ecfr.gov]
This subpart applies to:
- Sterilization sources that use ethylene oxide in sterilization or fumigation operations.
Not subject to this subpart:
- Beehive fumigators;
- Research or laboratory facilities as defined in Section 112(c)(7) of Title III of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990;
- Ethylene oxide sterilization operations at hospitals, doctors offices, clinics, or other facilities whose primary purpose is to provide medical services to humans or animals;
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| Rules apply to small, area sources? |
Yes |
| Known Sources in NDEQ Jurisdiction: |
| Name | City |
73007 | Becton Dickinson | Columbus |
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| Date of Original Final Rule: |
12/6/94 |
| Amendments Dates: |
05/10/2021 - Proposed Informatoin Collection Request, 2nd Notice
06/05/2020 - Proposed Informatoin Collection Request
12/12/2019 - Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
12/19/2005 - Final Rule (Title V operating permit deferrals for area sources)
11/02/2001 - Amendments to chamber exhaust vent requirements
12/14/1999 - Title V operating permit deferral
06/03/1996 - Title V operating permit deferral |
| State Regulations (Title 129): |
Title 129, Chapter 13, Section 001.10
Previously: Chapter 28, Section 001.24.
Sources are also responsible for ensuring they are in compliance with current federal requirements found for this subpart in the CFR. |
| Federal Regulations: |
40 CFR 63.360 |
| Related Rules: |
Subpart WWWWW - Hospitals Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers |
| Regulations and Federal Registers: |
eCFR Subpart O  [ecfr.gov]
(See attached file: 1O - Fed. Reg. 2021-05-10 Proposed Information Collection Request 2nd Notice.pdf)
(See attached file: 1O - Fed. Reg. 2020-06-05 Proposed Informatoin Collection Request.pdf)
(See attached file: 1O - Fed. Reg. 2019-12-12 ANPRM.pdf)
(See attached file: 1O - Fed. Reg. 2005-12-19 - Final Rule.pdf)
(See attached file: 1O - Fed. Reg. 2001-11-02 - Final Rule; amendments.pdf)
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| Forms: |
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| Important Dates: |
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| FAQs, Fact Sheets, and Rule Summaries: |
(See attached file: 1O - EPA Guide 2004.pdf)
Texas CEQ - Rule Flowchart  [tceq.texas.gov]
EPA's Subpart O Website  [epa.gov] - Contains federal register notices and implementation tools
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| Page Last Updated: |
1/25/23 |