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Peer-reviewed comments on the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium have been received and are available.

The PHG for benzo(a)pyrene is established at 0.007 parts per billion (ppb), based on carcinogenic effects in rats and mice. The PHG for methoxychlor is established at 0.09 ppb, based on effects in male offspring of female mice treated with methoxychlor during pregnancy. The PHG for TCDD is established at 0.00005 parts per trillion (ppt), based on tumors in multiple sites in female rats.

Notice of adoption of the No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) for the chemicals p-chloroaniline and p-chloroaniline hydrochloride and amendment to Title 27, California Code of Regulations, Section 25705(b) (27 CCR Section 25705(b) effective August 12, 2010.

Proposal to establish a MADL of 8.2ug/day for chromium (hexavalent compounds).

OEHHA proposal to adopt 0.54 micrograms per day as the No Significant Risk Level for glycidol  for purposes of Proposition 65

Hazard identification material for methyl isocyanate, announcement of an October 2010 DART meeting and opportunity for public comments.

OEHHA proposal to adopt a NSRL of 8.2ug/day for 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene

Public comment period on the 27 chemicals.  These chemicals will be discussed at theSeptember 2010 meeting of the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC).

2010 Initiation of risk assessments for chemicals in drinking water for: ethylbenzene and xylene.

Fish advisory for Magic Johnson Lake. The results from tests on 83 fish including bass, bluegill, carp, catfish are based on contamination by mercury or PCBs.