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Notice of Adoption to Text of Regulations: Title 27, California Code of Regulations - Amendment to Section 25805, Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP)
OEHHA announces the availability of the regulatory text and the supporting rulemaking documents for the proposed adoption of the Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for the chemical Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP).
Jan 1, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Toxicity Testing Guidance Documents
Toxicity tests are an important component for assessing the impact of chemicals on ecosystems. Two documents are provided to give an overview of the numerous standardized toxicity test protocols. The soil toxicity guidance document also reviews bioassessment tools and methods that can play a critical role in the ecological risk assessment process.
Dec 24, 2008, Program: Ecotoxicology
Notice of Adoption of Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for the Derivation of Noncancer Reference Exposure Levels and 6 RELs
Noncancer Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) Guidance - 2008 version
Dec 19, 2008, Program: Air
Chemicals Listed Effective December 19, 2008 As Known To The State Of California To Cause Cancer Or Reproductive Toxicity: 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) (CAS No. 118-96-7) and Chromium (hexavalent compounds)
Chemicals listed effective December 19, 2008 as known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and chromium (hexavalent compounds).
Dec 18, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
CIPA Meeting December 10, 2008
December 10, 2008 third CIPA meeting
Dec 10, 2008, Program: CalEnviroScreen
November 5, 2008 Meeting of The Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
The CIC met on November 5, 2008 to consider the potential listing of N,N-dimethylformamide and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.
Dec 5, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
November 5, 2008 Meeting of The Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
November 5, 2008 meeting of the Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee.
Dec 5, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Chemicals Under Consideration For Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request For Relevant Information: Carbaryl, Metam Potassium, Metofluthrin, Spirodiclofen
Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the authoritative bodies mechanism: Request for relevant information: Carbaryl, metam potassium, metofluthrin, spirodiclofen.
Dec 5, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Workshop - Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project, Warnings For Exposures To Listed Chemicals In Foods Opportunity for Public Participation
Announcement of a public workshop on December 3, 2008 to discuss the concepts concerning a possible regulation to provide guidance for food retailers on how to provide warnings for exposures to listed chemicals in foods.
Dec 3, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Meeting of the Scientific Review Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants on December 5, 2008
The Scientific Review Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants reviewed OEHHA's draft Reference Exposure Level documents for acetaldehyde, acrolein, arsenic, formaldehyde, manganese, and mercury, as well as the draft Technical Support Document for Cancer Potency Factors. 
Nov 25, 2008, Program: Air

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