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Notice of Intent to List 31 Chemicals
Notice of intent to list chemicals by the Authoritative Bodies or "Formally Required" mechanisms: 31 Chemicals
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of Draft Data Summaries and Draft Priorities for Chemicals With Respect to Their Potential to Cause Cancer: Request for Relevant Information: EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Availability of draft data summaries and draft priorities for chemicals with respect to their potential to cause cancer: Extension of public comment period.
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Request for Information on Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE)
Request for information on Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE), a chemical to be considered by OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee.
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Announcement of Public Comment Period for 25 Draft Technical Support Documents for Proposed Public Health Goals for Chemicals in Drinking Water
OEHHA solicited external scientific peer review and public comments on 25 draft technical support documents for Public Health Goals (PHGs) for the following chemicals: alachlor, antimony, benzo[a]pyrene, chlordane, copper, cyanide, dalapon, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, diethylhexylphthalate, dinoseb, endothall, ethylbenzene, fluoride, glyphosate, lead, nitrate and nitrite (3 PHG values), oxamyl, pentachlorophenol, picloram, trichlorofluoromethane, trichlorotrifluoroethane, uranium and xylenes.
Nov 7, 1997, Program: Water
Correction to the List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity: Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate, (MGK Repellent 326), MeIQ(2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo, [4,5-f]quinoline), and Polybrominated biphenyls
Correction to the List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity: correction of CAS numbers for Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate, (MGK Repellent 326), MeIQ(2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo, [4,5-f]quinoline), and Polybrominated biphenyls
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Amended Agenda For The Meeting Of The DART Identification Committee
Amended agenda for the meeting of the Science Advisory Board's Developmental And Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee.
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Public Comment for Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Risk Assessment Guidelines Part II
OEHHA solicited public comments on the draft document, Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines Part II: Technical Support Document for Determining Cancer Potency Factors.
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Air
Notice of Public Comment/Workshops for Draft Air Toxics Hot Spots Risk Assessment Guidelines Part III 1997
OEHHA conducted two public workshops to solicit public comment and respond to questions on the draft document, Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines Part III: Technical Support Document for the Determination of Noncancer Chronic Reference Exposure Levels.
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Air
Comments of DPR's RCD for Pentachlorophenol
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Pentachlorophenol. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Oct 30, 1997, Program: Pesticides
Extension of Comment Period - Request for Information, 46 Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanisms: Extension of Public Comment Period
Extension of Comment Period - Request for Information, 46 Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanisms: Extension of Public Comment Period
Oct 28, 1997, Program: Proposition 65

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