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Notice of Public Workshops on Proposed Reference Exposure Levels for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate, Toluene Diisocyanate, and Caprolactam
OEHHA announced public workshops for RELs for MDI, TDI, and caprolactam.
Jun 2, 2010, Program: Air
Withdrawal of Regulatory Concept - Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project Proposed Amendments to Title 27, California Code of Regulations Sections 25801, 25803, and 25805 - No Observable Effect Levels
OEHHA announces the withdrawal of its regulatory proposal for possible amendments to Sections 25801, 25803 and 25805 of the Proposition 65 implementing regulations. These sections establish the procedures for calculating “safe harbor” levels for chemicals listed under Proposition 65.
May 28, 2010, Program: Proposition 65
Request to the Proposition 65 Food Warning Workgroup - Your Feedback is Requested
Request for comments and feedback on the re-drafted regulatory language for the Retail Food Warning Program and draft statement of reasons for the regulation.
May 27, 2010, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Public Comment for Proposed Reference Exposure Levels for Caprolactam
OEHHA released for public comment its proposed Caprolactam RELs.
May 20, 2010, Program: Air
Request for Relevant Information on a Chemical Being Considered for Listing by the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: S,S,S-Tributyl Phosphorotrithioate (Tribufos, DEF)
OEHHA is requesting information as to whether S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate meets the criteria for listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism.
May 20, 2010, Program: Proposition 65
Chemical Listed Effective May 21, 2010 as Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity: N,N-Dimethylacetamide
N,N-dimethylacetamide was added to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity via the Labor Code.
May 20, 2010, Program: Proposition 65
Comment Period Extended on Draft Public Health Goal for Methoxychlor in Drinking Water
Extension of the 2010 public comment period on the draft Public Health Goal for methoxychlor in drinking water.
May 14, 2010, Program: Water
California Green Chemistry Workshop: Indicators of Ecotoxicity Hazards and Exposure Potential
Indicators of Ecotoxicity Hazards and Exposure Potential May 10-11, 2010 David Brower Center, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Theatre 2151 Allston Way, Berkeley 94704 Download the agenda as a pdf file here.
May 10, 2010, Program: Proposition 65
Comments of DPR's RCD and EAD for Chlorothalonil
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization and the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD and EAD for Chlorothalonil. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
May 10, 2010, Program: Pesticides
Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project - Status of Project Activities
An update showing OEHHA’s progress on the Regulatory Update Project.
May 5, 2010, Program: Proposition 65

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