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OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Methyl Parathion. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Jan 20, 2010, Program: Pesticides
The PHG is established at 0.1 ppb, based on carcinogenic effects.
Dec 31, 2009, Program: Water
Chemical listed effective December 11, 2009 as known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity: Molinate.
Dec 11, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Several studies have shown links between exposure to air pollution or traffic and low birth weight, premature birth and birth defects. Researchers examining health-care data on nearly 5,000 pregnant women in California found that African-Americans were about three times more likely to miscarry if they lived within a half-block of a freeway or busy boulevard than if they resided near lighter traffic.
Dec 8, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
OEHHA has submitted findings on the active ingredient Chloropicrin. These findings were prepared in response to the risk characterization document (RCD) prepared by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).
Nov 29, 2009, Program: Pesticides
Notice of intent to list carbaryl and spirodiclofen as known to the State to cause cancer via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism.
Nov 25, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Public comments on the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium in drinking water have been received and are available.
Nov 25, 2009, Program: Water
Proposal to allow 60-day notices of violation to be sent to certain state and local prosecutors via electronic mail, if the prosecutor has consented to such service.
Nov 19, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Draft technical support document for a proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for benzo(a)pyrene in drinking water. This is an update of the risk assessment for benzo(a)pyrene published in 1997.
Nov 12, 2009, Program: Water
Request for relevant information on chemicals being considered for listing by the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Clodinafop-Propargyl, Diclofop-Methyl, and Epoxiconazole
Nov 12, 2009, Program: Proposition 65