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The mission of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is to protect and enhance public health and the environment by scientific evaluation of risks posed by hazardous substances.

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Aug 18, 2017: Announcement of the Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 2, 2017 and Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Coumarin

Coumarin will be considered for possible listing by the CIC at a public meeting to be held in the Sierra Hearing Room at the CalEPA Headquarters building.

Proposition 65

Aug 18, 2017: Chlorpyrifos and n-Hexane Scheduled for Consideration for Listing at the November 29, 2017 Meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee

The Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) of OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board will be considering Chlorpyrifos and n-hexane for possible listing at its next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

Fish

Aug 8, 2017: Fish Advisory for Anderson Lake in Santa Clara County Offers Safe Eating Advice for Five Species of Fish

Press Release - A state fish advisory provides safe eating advice for five species of fish from Anderson Lake in Santa Clara County.

Water

Aug 4, 2017: Draft Technical Support Document on the Proposed Update of the Public Health Goals for Cis-/Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene in Drinking Water - Comment Period and Workshop

Draft technical support document for the update of the Public Health Goals (PHGs) for cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (cis-1,2-DCE) and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (trans-1,2-DCE) in drinking water. The document proposes an updated PHG of 13 parts per billion (ppb) for cis-1,2-DCE and 50 ppb for trans-1,2-DCE.

Pesticides

Aug 3, 2017: Free Training for Healthcare Providers

Courses are available on-line or on-site. Each course is approximately one hour, and continuing education credits may be provided. Courses are available in English and Spanish.