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Details on OEHHA's work on health-based recommendations for California's Ambient Air Quality Standards on the common "criteria" air pollutants.
Feb 25, 2015, Program: Air
The study is the first to consider the effects on people of long-term exposure to ultrafine particles and analyzed data from more than 100,000 middle-aged women whose health status was followed from 2000 through 2007.
Feb 25, 2015, Program: Air
A general overview of the Criteria Air Pollutants (PM2.5, course particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone) is provided, with links to health studies.
Feb 25, 2015, Program: Air
Hazard Identification Materials for Consideration of the Female Reproductive Toxicity of Bisphenol-A
Bisphenol A (BPA) was considered for listing at the meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DARTIC) scheduled for May 7, 2015 in Sacramento.
Feb 20, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
February 2015 public comment period and public review of hazard identification materials on BPA and female reproductive toxicity.
Feb 20, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
Hearing for a Safe Use determination for DINP in carpet tile.
Feb 19, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA has received a request for a Safe Use Determination (SUD) for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in outdoor furniture products made with Phifertex® fabric, specifically that exposures to DINP in these products do not present significant cancer risks under Proposition 65, and do not require a warning.
Feb 13, 2015, Program: Proposition 65
The 2015 public health protective concentration is 3 parts per million (ppm) for the chemical para-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid (pCBSA) in drinking water.
Feb 2, 2015, Program: Water
General information regarding notification levels, or health-based advisory levels, for chemicals in drinking water. A summary table of values is provided.
Feb 1, 2015, Program: Water
OEHHA provides advice and recommendations to DPR concerning human health risks posed by pesticides that are under evaluation. General overview.
Feb 1, 2015, Program: Pesticides