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Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2006)
OEHHA announces the initiation of risk assessments for chemicals in drinking water in 2006 for the following chemicals: alachlor, atrazine and simazine, chlordane, 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone), fluoride, lead, and nitrate/nitrite.
Jun 16, 2006, Program: Water
Chemical Listed Effective June 9, 2006 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
Chemical listed effective June 9, 2006 as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity: Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).
Jun 9, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Staff Presentations for the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee Meeting Held on May 24, 2006
Staff Presentations for the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee Meeting Held on May 24, 2006
Jun 6, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Air Pollution from Nearby Traffic and Children’s Health: Information for Childcare Providers
Spending a lot of time near roadways with high traffic can be a potential health hazard. This 2006 fact sheet is to help childcare providers understand the issues related to traffic pollution and children’s health.
May 31, 2006, Program: Air
California Adds Environmental Tobacco Smoke to List of Chemicals That Cause Reproductive Harm
An independent scientific panel approved the addition of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
May 24, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
TAC Findings for Methidathion
OEHHA has submitted findings 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).
May 9, 2006, Program: Pesticides
Notice of Addition of Documents and Information to Rulemaking File, Amendment to Section 12805: MADL for DEHP by Oral Exposure
Notice of addition of documents and information. Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for reproductive toxicity for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) by oral exposure.
May 5, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Modifications to Text of Proposed Regulations, Section 12805, MADL for DEHP by Oral Exposure
notice of availability of the modified proposed regulatory text and supporting document for public comment: Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for reproductive toxicity for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) by oral exposure.
May 5, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
May 24, 2006 Meeting of the Science Advisory Board’s Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee - Environmental Tobacco Smoke
May 24, 2006 Meeting of the Science Advisory Board’s Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee - Environmental Tobacco Smoke
May 5, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Comments on Mitigation Measures for Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC)
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on DPR’s proposal for regulatory mitigation for Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
May 5, 2006, Program: Pesticides

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