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Chemical listed effective April 24, 2001 as known to the state to cause developmental toxicity: Nimodipine.
Apr 27, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Naled. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Apr 26, 2001, Program: Pesticides
Saccharin delisted effective April 6, 2001 as known to the state to cause cancer.
Apr 6, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
Request for information on sodium saccharin to be considered by OEHHA's Scientific Advisory Board's Carcinogenic Identification Committee.
Apr 6, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
The final technical support document for the Public Health Goal for aluminum is available
Apr 6, 2001, Program: Water
Notice of Intent to List Methyleugenol as causing cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism
Mar 30, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
The California Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of OEHHA, has asked the University of California (UC) to establish a blue-ribbon panel of expert scientists nationwide to review scientific questions concerning the potential of chromium 6 to cause cancer when it is ingested. The UC panel's review will provide recommendations to assist OEHHA in the development of a chromium 6 PHG.
Mar 27, 2001, Program: Water
Extension of public comment period on the possible listing of bromate as causing cancer by the authoritative bodies mechanism.
Mar 9, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
Correction to the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity: diltiazem hydrochloride.
Mar 9, 2001, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA announced the release the draft document, "Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants - Children's Environmental Health Protection Act", and solicited public comments.
Mar 2, 2001, Program: Air