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Intent to adopt a No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 1100 micrograms per day for glyphosate

OEHHA and UC Davis scientific workshop on May 4, 2017 exploring “Domoic Acid: Evaluating the State of the Science and Implications for Human Toxicity”. This workshop will explore dose levels that induce adverse effects and the spectrum of health endpoints.

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® and many other weed killers, is being added to California’s Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer.

A review of the draft RCD for the pesticide propanil provided by DPR (dated and received December 30, 2016).  The draft HEAD was included as Appendix D in the draft RCD.

Health risk information on cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in recreational waters.

Carp, black bass and sunfish from Lake Evans in Riverside can be safely eaten at least four times per week. Do not consume the lake’s Channel Catfish.

Fish advisory for Lake Evans in Riverside offers safe eating advice for carp, black bass, sunfish, and Channel Catfish.

CalEnviroScreen Data Update for the Border Region. A report to the Legislature on actions taken to account for pollution burdens in the California-Mexico border region pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 71090.

Coumarin is selected for consideration for listing by the Carcinogen Identification Committee and OEHHA is requesting for relevant information on the carcinogenic hazards of coumarin.

The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is the lead agency for the implementation of Proposition 65[1].