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May 29, 2009 Meeting of the Science Advisory Board's Carcinogen Identification Committee: 38 chemicals discussed.

Adoption of No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for ethylbenzene.

The DARTIC considered the listing of bisphenol A at its meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

The finalized Public Health Goals for lead, oxamyl, and pentachlorophenol were made available.

This 2009 report identifies 27 indicators that measure the impact of climate change on the state’s temperatures, precipitation, land, water, people, plants, and animals. It concludes that changes in California are consistent with those occurring globally. The report is a meta-analysis of existing research.

OEHHA released updated fish advisories and safe eating guidelines for fish from dozens of California rivers, lakes and other water bodies.  The updated guidelines provide information to help consumers avoid health risks and choose the safest fish to eat.

Prioritization of 38 chemicals and information concerning plans for the CIC meeting on May 29, 2009 are discussed in this April 4, 2009 letter from Joan Denton to the Members of the Carcinogen Identification Committee.

Human Health Risk  Assessment of Isomate LBAM Plus

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization and the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD and EAD for Chloropicrin.

Availability of hazard identification materials for marijuana smoke, a chemical to be considered by the CIC for possible addition to the Proposition 65 list as causing cancer.