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Amendment to Section 12705. Specific Regulatory Levels Posing No Significant Risk: benzofuran, N-carboxymethyl-N-nitrosourea, p-chloro-o-toluidine hydrochloride, 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine; 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine dihydrochloride, 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine, 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine dihydrochloride, isobutyl nitrite, 2-methylaziridine (propyleneimine), nalidixic acid, phenyl glycidyl ether, o-phenylenediamine, o-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride, tetranitromethane, and 2,6-xylidine and Amendment to Section 12805. Specific Regulatory Levels: Reproductive Toxicants: linuron
Sep 6, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Amendments to Text of Regulations Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Sections 12601 and 12201.
Sep 5, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Bromide (Aggregate). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in the attachment.
Aug 26, 2002, Program: Pesticides
Notice of Modifications to Text of Regulations Title 22, California Code of Regulations Sections 12705 and 12805
Aug 24, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor to publish, and update at least annually, a list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is the lead agency for the implementation of Proposition 65.
Aug 19, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Intent to List Chemical: Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid
Jul 19, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
The Scientfic Review Panel met to discuss OEHHA's draft RELs for Fluorides (including hydrogen fluoride, phosphine, and triethylamine), for inclusion in the Part III guideline document prepared by OEHHA staff.
Jul 10, 2002, Program: Air
Correction to the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Bromate and Triforine.
Jun 28, 2002, Program: Proposition 65
This report provides a status update regarding OEHHA's implementation of Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 901(g). Comments were solicited regarding any requests to add chemicals or remove them from consideration under this program.
Jun 7, 2002, Program: Risk Assessment
This report provides a status regarding the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA's) implementation of Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 901(g). The report also serves a means for OEHHA to obtain interested parties' comments on the technical approach taken and on the potential chemical contaminants of concern to be evaluated for purpose of developing health guidance values.
Jun 7, 2002, Program: Risk Assessment