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OEHHA has prepared the draft hazard identification document for phenelzine and its acid salts and announces the availability of the draft document entitled: "Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of phenelzine and its acid salts."

OEHHA has provided a number of comments and concerns on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions of the TAC documents for Chlorpyrifos. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.OEHHA has also submitted findings on the active ingredient Chlorpyrifos for your review. These findings were prepared in response to the TAC documents prepared by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).

Amendment to Section 12705. Specific Regulatory Levels Posing No Significant Risk: benzofuran, N-carboxymethyl-N-nitrosourea, p-chloro-o-toluidine hydrochloride, 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine; 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine dihydrochloride, 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine, 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine dihydrochloride, isobutyl nitrite, 2-methylaziridine (propyleneimine), nalidixic acid, phenyl glycidyl ether, o-phenylenediamine, o-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride, tetranitromethane, and 2,6-xylidine and Amendment to Section 12805. Specific Regulatory Levels: Reproductive Toxicants: linuron

Notice of Amendments to Text of Regulations Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Sections 12601 and 12201.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Bromide (Aggregate). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in the attachment.

Notice of Modifications to Text of Regulations Title 22, California Code of Regulations Sections 12705 and 12805

The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor to publish, and update at least annually, a list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is the lead agency for the implementation of Proposition 65.

Notice of Intent to List Chemical: Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid

The Scientfic Review Panel met to discuss OEHHA's draft RELs for Fluorides (including hydrogen fluoride, phosphine, and triethylamine), for inclusion in the Part III guideline document prepared by OEHHA staff.

Correction to the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Bromate and Triforine.