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Per court ruling, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) may not list a chemical as causing cancer under Proposition 65 pursuant to the Labor Code mechanism set out in Health and Safety Code section 25249.8(a), referencing Labor Code section 6382(d), solely on the basis of its identification by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as being possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), where that determination is based on less than sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans and animals. The language in the court’s ruling applies to ten chemicals.

OEHHA is removing chloramphenicol from the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, for purposes of Proposition 65.  The delisting of chloramphenicol is effective January 4, 2013. 

OEHHA is removing dienestrol [CAS No. 84-17-3] from the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer, for purposes of Proposition 651.  The delisting of dienestrol is effective JANUARY 4, 2013. 

Notice of intent to list Styrene as a carcinogen by the Labor Code mechanism

OEHHA released two drafts of CalEnviroScreen 1.0 before finalizing the tool in April 23, 2013. For both drafts, OEHHA conducted extensive public workshops and received written public comments on both drafts, which led to the release of the final version. Second draft: The second draft of CalEnviroScreen 1.0 was released on January 8, 2013. The CIPA workgroup met on January 11th, 2013 to provide input on the report. The agenda for that meeting is here.

OEHHA has reviewed and considered comments received on the proposed rulemaking, and has decided to withdraw the proposal at this time.   

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft  EAD for Acephate. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

This regulatory amendment updates and clarifies a summary of Proposition 65 that must be included as an attachment to all notices of violation that are served upon violators of Proposition 65.

Fish advisory for Mokelumne River at Lodi Lake.

Postponement on the November 2012 CIC meeting until January 25, 2013