SB 2264

Abstract

Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that by January 1, 2021 ethylene oxide shall only be used to sterilize medical products, and only if the Environmental Protection Agency determines that there is no substitute sterilization technology available for sterilizing a particular medical product. Prohibits the Agency from accepting permit applications for the use of ethylene oxide unless the application is for the use of ethylene oxide for the sterilization of medical products. Requires the Agency to prohibit all uses of ethylene oxide that require a CAAPP permit by January 1, 2022. Effective immediately.