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Proposition 65 Chemical List - Correction of listing of chemicals Chinomethionat and Salicylazosulfapyridine
Proposition 65 chemical list - Correction of names for chemicals: Chinomethionat and salicylazosulfapyridine.
Sep 29, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Vinclozolin, a Chemical Listed Under the Authoritative Body Mechanism and Under Review for Possible Delisting by the OEHHA Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
Availability of hazard identification materials for vinclozolin for possible delisting by the OEHHA Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
Sep 8, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
30-Day Public Comment Period Regarding Removal of Three Chemicals from the Proposition 65 List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer
OEHHA proposes to delist isosafrole, 5-nitro-o-anisidine, and tris(aziridinyl)-p-benzoquinone as chemicals known to the state to cause cancer. This notice announces the opportunity for public comment.
Sep 8, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Document Available: Characterization of Used Oil in Stormwater Runoff in California
OEHHA reviewed stormwater monitoring data for the purpose of characterizing used oil pollution in stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff refers to water transported through stormwater conveyance systems during and after storm events.
Sep 7, 2006, Program: Water
California Codes and Regulations
A Note Regarding California Code and Cal/EPA: When one reviews various provisions in California statutes, especially the Health and Safety Code, Food and Agriculture Code, and Government Code, please note that the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) was created July 1, 1991 under the Governor's Reorganization Plan # 1(GRP-1). GRP-1 created the following changes:
Sep 1, 2006, Program: Pesticides
Comments of DPR's RCD for Phenylphenol
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Phenylphenol. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Aug 26, 2006, Program: Pesticides
OEHHA Releases Draft Advisories on Mercury in Fish in Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino
OEHHA accepted public comments on draft fish advisories concerning elevated levels of mercury in some fish in Lake Sonoma (Sonoma County) and Lake Mendocino (Mendocino County).
Aug 17, 2006, Program: Fish
Chemical Listed Effective August 11, 2006 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer Correction to the Listing of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin)
Chemical listed effective August 11, 2006 as known to the State to cause cancer: propoxur.   Correction to the listing of doxorubicin hydrochloride (adriamycin).
Aug 11, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA Releases Draft Advisory on Mercury in Fish in Lower Feather River
OEHHA accepted public comments on a draft fish advisory concerning elevated levels of mercury in some fish in the lower Feather River in Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties.
Aug 10, 2006, Program: Fish
Second Public Comment Period for the Proposed Public Health Goals for Cadmium, Glyphosate, N-Nitrosodimethylamine, and Water-Soluble Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Drinking Water
A second public comment period announced for the draft Public Health Goals for the following chemicals: cadmium, glyphosate, n-nitrosodimethylamine, and water soluble polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Aug 4, 2006, Program: Water

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