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Chemical listed effective April 20, 2007 as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity: di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP).

Release of the final technical document establishing the child-specific blood lead concentration (chRC) determination for lead (a source specific increase of 1.0 µg/dL blood) for use in school site risk assessments

the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposes to establish specific regulatory levels having no observable effect for three chemicals: ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (EGEE), ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate (EGEEA) and potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate.

Notice of adoption of the MADL for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by oral exposure).

OEHHA announces the availability of the regulatory text and the supporting rulemaking documents for the adoption of the Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADLs) for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by Intravenous Injection).

Dr. William L. Spangler, the longest serving member of the Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC), has submitted his resignation from the Committee.

Fish advisory for Port of Stockton in San Joaquin County.

OEHHA has released draft “safe eating guidelines” for sport fish in the San Joaquin River Delta and the San Joaquin River extending upstream to Friant Dam (Fresno County). Several species of bass and sturgeon in those water bodies may contain elevated levels of mercury.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Endosulfan. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

OEHHA has submitted findings (errata) on the active ingredient Methidathion. These findings were prepared in response to the risk characterization document (RCD) prepared by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).