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In 2008 the DARTIC requested that OEHHA prepare a compilation of relevant studies for Particulate Matter (as an air pollutant) and Total Trihalomethanes.
Sep 5, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of Hazard Identification materials for hexavalent chromium and chlorpyrifos. Availability for public comment of materials prepared by OEHHA on particulate matter.
Sep 5, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Information about the November 5, 2008 meeting of the Carcinogen Identification Committee. Chemicals to be considered: N,N-Dimethylformamide and 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT).
Aug 29, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for the carcinogenicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
Aug 15, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Availability of hazard identification materials for N,N-dimethylformamide and announcement of November 5, 2008 Carcinogen Identification Committee meeting.
Aug 8, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
Addition of gallium arsenide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer and hexafluoroacetone, nitrous oxide and vinyl cyclohexene dioxide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity
Aug 1, 2008, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA announces the initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water in 2008 for the following chemicals: diethylhexylphthalate and perchlorate.
Jul 30, 2008, Program: Water
OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goals for bromate, lead, pentachlorophenol, and trichloroethylene in drinking water.
Jul 24, 2008, Program: Water
OEHHA hosted a Distinguished Lecture Series on Advances in Toxicology and Risk Assessment to promote a better understanding of key emerging scientific issues and improve risk assessment.
Jul 23, 2008, Program: Risk Assessment
Extension of comment period - Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Imazalil and thiabendazole and its hypophosphite salt
Jul 23, 2008, Program: Proposition 65