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

The purpose of this regulation is to provide a "safe harbor" level for toluene of 7,000 mlcrograms per day. 

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

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

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

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

This regulation adopts no significant risk levels for: Acrylamide, Allyl Chloride, Aniline, Azobenzene, DDVP (Dichlorvos), Folpet, Furmecyclox, Hydrazine, Hydrazine sulfate, 4,4'-Methylene bis(N,N-dimethyl)­ benzeneamine, N-Nitrosodiethanolamine, N-Nitrosomethylethylamine, Pentachlorophenol, and Hexachlorocyclohexane (alpha, beta, and gamma isomers).  

This regulation adopts a no significant risk level for benzene of 7 micrograms per day. 

This regulation will allow persons responsible for an exposure, discharge or release involving nickel and nickel compounds to determine whether such exposure, discharge or release is exempt from the Act.

This final statement of reasons sets forth the reasons for the amendment to section 12713 and responds to the objections and recommendations submitted regarding those amendments.