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OEHHA Adopts First-in-the-Nation Public Health Goal For Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking Water
The PHG for chromium 6 reflects research documenting that young children and other sensitive subpopulations are more susceptible than the general population to health risks from exposure to carcinogens. The final PHG for hexavalent chromium, also known as chromium 6, is set at 0.02 parts per billion (ppb).
Jul 27, 2011, Program: Water
Prioritization: Chemicals for Consultation by the Carcinogen Identification Committee
This July 2011 notice announces the beginning of a 60-day public comment period on 39 chemicals which will be discussed at the October 2011 meeting of the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC).
Jul 22, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
Amendment To Section 25805 Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity: Chromium (hexavalent compounds)
A Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for chromium (hexavalent compounds) was established.  The amendment will become effective July 29, 2011.
Jul 15, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
Re-scheduling of the May 12 and 13, 2011 Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicicity Identification Committee (DARTIC) is being re-scheduled to Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12 and 13, 2011. 
Jul 12, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
July 12 And 13, 2011 Meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee (DART IC)
Agenda, meeting summary and detailed information for the July 11 and 12 DART IC.
Jul 12, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
Extension of Comment Period - Request for Relevant Information on Chemicals being Considered for Listing by the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Hydrogen Cyanide and Cyanide Salts
On May 13, 2011, the California Environmental Protection Agency’s (Cal/EPA) Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published a notice requesting information as to whether hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts meet the authoritative bodies listing criteria set forth in the Proposition 65 regulations in Title 27, Cal. Code of Regulations, section 25306.
Jul 12, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
Hazard Identification Materials for Fluoride and Its Salts, and Tris(1,3-Dichloro-2-Propyl) Phosphate and Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting October 12th and 13th, 2011
October 12th and 13th CIC meeting and hazard identification materials for fluoride and Its salts, and tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate.  Both will be considered for listing at the October 2011 meeting.
Jul 8, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
July 12 and 13, 2011 Meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee
July 12 and 13, 2011 meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee.  Webcast available.
Jun 24, 2011, Program: Proposition 65
Peer Review Comments on Proposed Rulemaking Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Sections 69401 Through 69406, Green Chemistry Toxics Information Clearinghouse Identification of Hazard Traits, Endpoints and Other Relevant Data
Green Chemistry Toxics Information Clearinghouse Identification of Hazard Traits, Endpoints and Other Relevant Data for Inclusion In The Toxics Information Clearinghouse. Peer Review Comments
Jun 17, 2011, Program: Risk Assessment
Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
This report descries the development of an FCG and ATLs for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), emerging environmental contaminants that can accumulate in fish.
Jun 1, 2011, Program: Fish

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