About Benchmarks:

Are you ready for this regulation? Use this benchmark to find out. Each benchmark is build directly for the federal regulation.  They reflect the learning objectives of the related course. The benchmark is not a "trivia test" - they help you evaluate your readiness to apply the new regulation. Contact us for more information and/or personalized benchmarks for your specific organization/industry.

Benchmark: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards Update for Sterilization Facilities (EPA NESHAP Proposed Rule)

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on Proposed Rule for Commercial Sterilization Facilities NESHAP – Public Participation and Anticipation.

This quick check surfaces how well you grasp the rule’s intent, who is affected, and what choices and trade-offs real stakeholders face. If the prompts feel challenging or spark uncertainty, the course will help you close those gaps before decisions are on the line.

What you’ll get from taking the course:

  • Clarity on why EPA is proposing tighter EtO controls and how public input can reshape the final rule
  • Practical readiness to navigate hearings, submit high-impact comments, and anticipate operational implications
  • Insight into equity, health risk, and community trust considerations around facilities and neighbors
  • Tools to weigh trade-offs (protection vs. cost; flexibility vs. certainty) and plan for compliance

Who should take it: Facility leaders, EHS teams, community advocates, and policy staff who need to engage credibly and productively before the rule is finalized.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all Benchmarks are free of charge!

Federal Register Title
This benchmark will help determine your readiness for: Federal Register Document titled National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration. Document Number: 2026-05167

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