OEHHA

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment released a study finding that recycled tires used as crumb rubber in synthetic turf are not likely to harm users or spectators.

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is announcing the release of the final report on the potential health risks associated with the use by athletes, referees, coaches and spectators of synthetic turf fields.

Fish consumption advisory for Los Vaqueros Reservoir in Contra Costa County.

OEHHA has finalized a health-protective concentration for noncancer effects of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in drinking water, as part of the process of updating the Cr(VI) Public Health Goal.

OEHHA has submitted comments on US EPA’s Updated Draft Risk Calculation Memorandum for a revised Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

CalEnviroScreen 5.0

Evaluation of seafood safety consumption following oil spills

Restrictions on 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D) to protect occupational bystanders. New regulations, developed jointly and mutually by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, are effective January 1, 2026 to reduce the risk of 1,3-D exposure to occupational bystanders.

OEHHA is referring ethoprop to the Carcinogen Identification Committee, the state’s qualified experts for carcinogenicity determinations under Proposition 65, for review for possible delisting.

Fish consumption advisory for Bass Lake in Madera County.