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OEHHA released two documents that would form the basis for the standard that is intended to ensure safe human re-occupancy of a residence after use as an illegal drug lab.
Feb 27, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
The fish advisory guidelines provide information to help consumers choose the safest fish to eat. They also recommend how often fish can be eaten to promote health benefits and avoid health risks for fish caught from San Pablo Reservoir in Contra Costa County.
Feb 27, 2009, Program: Fish
Information has been added to OAL Rulemaking File No. Z-08-0318-08, No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for ethylbenzene.
Feb 10, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
A draft Public Health Goal for 1,2,3-trichloropropane is available. Peer review of the document was done by three University of California scientists, and their comments, in addition to OEHHA's responses, are available.
Feb 6, 2009, Program: Water
OEHHA announces a second public comment period for the draft Public Health Goals for lead, oxamyl, pentachlorophenol, and trichloroethylene in drinking water.
Feb 6, 2009, Program: Water
General information and technical resources that provide information to scientists in local public health and natural resource agencies, as well as the public, about microcystins and risks associated with exposure to this family of toxins.
Jan 29, 2009, Program: Ecotoxicology
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Carbaryl. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Jan 29, 2009, Program: Pesticides
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, January 29 in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm on hazard traits, toxicological and environmental endpoints, and other relevant data to be included in the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, which was established by SB 509 (Simitian, Chapter 560, Statutes of 2008). Follow the link to download a copy of the meeting materials (agenda, discussion questions, and list of panelists).
Jan 27, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
OEHHA is proposing an additional minor clarification and one substantive change to the proposed amendments of Title 27, California Code of Regulations, section 25204.
Jan 9, 2009, Program: Proposition 65