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A scientific panel of experts convened by the University of California has submitted to OEHHA a review of health issues relating to the presence of chromium 6 in drinking water. The committee's report presented information on a key German study used by OEHHA in 1998 to develop a PHG of 2.5 ppb for total chromium.
Sep 7, 2001, Program: Water
The finalized technical support document for the Public Health Goal for tetrachloroethylene is available.
Aug 31, 2001, Program: Water
OEHHA announces the availability of the technical support documents for the Public Health Goals for nickel and uranium.
Aug 17, 2001, Program: Water
An update on the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA) Proposition 65 activities since 1999
Aug 15, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
California’s experience with MTBE has highlighted the need to evaluate human and environmental health risks from exposure to fuel components currently in use and proposed for future use. As part of this effort, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) has begun research in the area of health risk assessment of gasoline-related exposures (exhaust, evaporative emissions, and atmospheric transformation products) in California.
Aug 9, 2001, Program: Air
OEHHA provided a response to Dr. Kenny Crump's commentary (Crump, 2001) regarding OEHHA's evaluation of the health risks posed by diesel exhaust.
Aug 1, 2001, Program: Air
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Title 22, California Code of Regulations Amendment to Section 12601. Clear and Reasonable Warnings Amendment to Section 12201. Definitions
Jul 27, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Bromide (Dietary). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in the attachment.
Jul 27, 2001, Program: Pesticides
Public comment period on reformatting of the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity.
Jul 27, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA released the draft document, "Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants - Children's Environmental Health Protection Act," and solicited public comments, prior to review by the state's Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants.
Jul 26, 2001, Program: Air