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Request for information on two chemicals to be considered by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee: Carbamazepine and Progesterone.
Dec 26, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of final data summaries and priorities for chemicals with respect to their potential to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Dec 26, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Chemicals listed effective December 26, 1997 as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity via the State's Qualified Experts mechanism: Benzene.
Dec 26, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of intent to list chemicals by the Authoritative Bodies or "Formally Required" mechanisms: 31 Chemicals
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of draft data summaries and draft priorities for chemicals with respect to their potential to cause cancer: Extension of public comment period.
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Request for information on Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE), a chemical to be considered by OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee.
Dec 5, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA solicited external scientific peer review and public comments on 25 draft technical support documents for Public Health Goals (PHGs) for the following chemicals: alachlor, antimony, benzo[a]pyrene, chlordane, copper, cyanide, dalapon, 1,2-dichlorobenzene, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, diethylhexylphthalate, dinoseb, endothall, ethylbenzene, fluoride, glyphosate, lead, nitrate and nitrite (3 PHG values), oxamyl, pentachlorophenol, picloram, trichlorofluoromethane, trichlorotrifluoroethane, uranium and xylenes.
Nov 7, 1997, Program: Water
OEHHA conducted two public workshops to solicit public comment and respond to questions on the draft document, Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines Part III: Technical Support Document for the Determination of Noncancer Chronic Reference Exposure Levels.
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Air
Correction to the List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity: correction of CAS numbers for Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate, (MGK Repellent 326), MeIQ(2-Amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo, [4,5-f]quinoline), and Polybrominated biphenyls
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Proposition 65
Amended agenda for the meeting of the Science Advisory Board's Developmental And Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee.
Oct 31, 1997, Program: Proposition 65