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Chemical listed effective October 5, 2005 as known to the state of California to cause cancer: Nitrapyrin

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

Availability of final hazard identification document for perchlorate

Scientists from OEHHA and UC published a study that found that fine particles emitted by motor vehicles and other sources may increase deaths from heart and lung ailments in California.

The Public Health Goal for 1,2-dichloroethane has been updated.

Availability of final hazard identification document on the carcinogenicity of 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene.

A comprehensive update of an earlier report first released in 1997 (Cal/EPA, 1997) and later published by the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI, 1999), describes the public’s exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and its adverse effects on our health.

Notice of addition of documents and information to Rulemaking File, OAL FILE No. Z-05-0614-06 Amendment to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 12805, Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity (Proposition 65 Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for Reproductive Toxicity for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) by Oral Exposure) - Extends 15 day Notice

Extension of comment period.  Amendment to Title 22, California Code of Regulations Section 12805, Specific Regulatory Levels: Chemicals causing reproductive toxicity (Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for reproductive toxicity for Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) by intravenous injection).

External peer review on the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium was completed and made available.