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OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Cyanazine. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

Notice of intent to list nine chemicals via the authoritative bodies mechanism or the formally required mechanism as known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Nitromethane, Tetrafluoroethylene, Vinyl fluoride, Spironolactone, Stanozolol, Clarithromycin, Dihydroergotamine mesylate, Hydroxyurea, Oxymetholone

In a notice dated September 27, 1996, OEHHA announced that these chemicals were under consideration for listing based on a review of information indicating that the chemicals may meet the criteria set forth in 22 CCR, Section 12306 or Section 12902. OEHHA solicited comments and information relevant to the evaluation of these chemicals in the context of the regulatory criteria for administrative listing under Proposition 65. The public comment period commenced on September 27, 1996, and closed on, November 26, 1996.

OEHHA held workshops and solicited comments on the draft document, "The Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program Risk Assessment Guidelines Part IV: Technical Support Document for Exposure Assessment and Stochastic Analysis."

News Release C-43-96 Released: December 13, 1996 Contact: Dan Pellissier, Communications Director (916) 324-9670 SACRAMENTO - California Secretary for Environmental Protection James M. Strock today accepted a report on the agency's risk assessment practices from a prestigious group of scientists and announced plans to implement its recommendations in accordance with an Executive Order issued yesterday by Governor Wilson.

OEHHA released the findings of the Scientific Review Panel on the identification of inorganic lead as a Toxic Air Contaminant.  Included here are FAQs about inorganic lead exposure.

Notice of postponement of prioritization of carbamazepine and progesterone for possible consideration by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee.

A review conducted by the Risk Assessment Advisory Committee (RAAC) with the purpose of determining if Cal/EPA risk assessment practices are based on sound science, and assessing the appropriateness of any differences in these practices with those of the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and other similar bodies.

Request for information on chemicals under consideration for possible listing as known to the State to cause cancer: 5-chloro-ortho-toluidine and its hydrochloride (CASRN: 95-79-4); quinoline (CASRN: 91-22-5); 2,4,5-trimethylaniline and its hydrochloride (CASRN: 137-17-7).

Announcement of Wednesday, December 4, 1996 meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee to consider inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mechanisms for removing chemicals from the Proposition 65 list, and prioritization.