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Developed by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) at the request of CalEPA, CalEnviroScreen is a science-based tool that identifies the California communities most burdened by pollution from multiple sources and most vulnerable to its effects. The tool will be used to help implement a state law (SB 535) that requires that 25 percent of the proceeds from the state’s cap-and-trade auctions be invested in projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, including 10 percent for projects located within these areas.

Announcement of public comment period for air toxics hot spots draft guidance manual. OEHHA is seeking comments primarily on the utility of the draft manual for conducting a risk assessment. The new draft guidance document is part of California’s ongoing effort to address health risks from toxics in the air.

Announcement of public comment period for Air Toxics Hot Spots draft guidance manual designed to improve the way the State estimates potential lifetime health risks from toxic air contaminants.

Workshop on Proposition 65 to discuss issues related to the implementation of the authoritative bodies mechanism for listing under Proposition 65.

Workshop announcement on potential reguatory action: Warnings.

Announcement of a pre-regulatory workshop for the purpose of gathering input from interested parties on the content of a regulation that would address Proposition 65 warnings.

Public Workshop for the Study of Chemical Exposures and Potential Health Impacts Associated with the Use of Synthetic Turf.

Public Workshop in Los Angeles for the Study of Chemical Exposures and Potential Health Impacts Associated with the Use of Synthetic Turf.

OEHHA is considering amending Title 27, CCR Section 25821(c), Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity to clarify that the reasonably anticipated rate of intake or exposure to a listed chemical must be calculated as the arithmetic mean of daily intake or exposure for product users.

OEHHA is considering the possible addition of Section 25501.1, that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods.