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Chemicals Listed as Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
Nine chemicals listed pursuant to the administrative mechanisms for listing based upon either (1) a formal identification by an authoritative body that the chemical is a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant; or, (2) a formal requirement by a state or federal agency that the chemical be identified or labeled as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.
May 1, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Final Rulemaking for Proposal of Inorganic Lead as TAC
Details of the basis for rulemaking (Final Statement) for Lead as a Toxic Air Contaminant.
Apr 24, 1997, Program: Air
Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via Administrative Mechanisms: Revision of the March 28, 1997 Notice (withdrawal of Premarin from consideration)
Revision of notice of chemicals under consideration for possible listing via administrative mechanisms: withdrawal of Premarin (CAS No. 12126-59-9) from consideration.
Apr 18, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Final Determination on the Petition to Reconsider the Listing of Mercury and Mercury Compounds as Known to the State to Cause Reproductive Toxicity
Final determination on the petition to reconsider the listing of mercury and mercury compounds  as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity.
Apr 17, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Improving the Scientific Basis of Risk Assessment Through Harmonization
Clarification of ongoing work at OEHHA to foster consistency and harmonization of risk assessment activities across all Cal/EPA
Apr 1, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Request for Information on the Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Mercury and Mercury Compounds (excluding methyl mercury)
Request for information on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of mercury and mercury compounds (excluding methyl mercury), chemicals under reconsideration for listing
Mar 28, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Request for Information, Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via Administrative Mechanisms: 20 Chemicals
Request for information on the following chemicals under consideration for listing as known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Trimetrexate Glucuronate, Paclitaxel, Quazepam, Nitrobenzene, Leuprolide Acetate, Ganciclovir Sodium, Goserelin Acetate, Estropipate, Ethionamide, Atenolol, Amiodarone Hydrochloride, C.I. Direct Blue 15, 3,7-Dinitrofluoranthene, 3,9-Dinitrofluoranthene, 1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone, C.I. Direct Blue 218, Premarin
Mar 28, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Comment Period - Request for Information on the Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Mercury and Mercury Compounds (excluding methyl mercury)
Start of 60 day comment period for the request for information on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of mercury and mercury compounds (excluding methyl mercury).
Mar 28, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Comment Period - Request for Information, Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via Administrative Mechanisms: 20 Chemicals
OEHHA is soliciting information which may be relevant to the evaluation of the following chemicals under consideration for listing as known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Trimetrexate Glucuronate, Paclitaxel, Quazepam, Nitrobenzene, Leuprolide Acetate, Ganciclovir Sodium, Goserelin Acetate, Estropipate, Ethionamide, Atenolol, Amiodarone Hydrochloride, C.I. Direct Blue 15, 3,7-Dinitrofluoranthene, 3,9-Dinitrofluoranthene, 1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone, C.I. Direct Blue 218, and Premarin.
Mar 27, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Comments of DPR's RCD for Cyanazine
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Cyanazine. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Mar 27, 1997, Program: Pesticides

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