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Multi-Stage Model Estimates of Lung Cancer Risk from Exposure to Diesel Exhaust

OEHHA provided a response to Dr. Kenny Crump's commentary (Crump, 2001) regarding OEHHA's evaluation of the health risks posed by diesel exhaust.

Aug 1, 2001, Program: Air

Comments of DPR's RCD for Methyl Bromide (Dietary)

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Bromide (Dietary). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in the attachment.

Jul 27, 2001, Program: Pesticides

Public Comment Period on Reformatting of the List of Chemicals Known to the State of California to Cause Reproductive Toxicity

Public comment period on reformatting of the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity.

Jul 27, 2001, Program: Proposition 65

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Title 22, California Code of Regulations Amendment to Section 12601. Clear and Reasonable Warnings Amendment to Section 12201. Definitions

Jul 27, 2001, Program: Proposition 65

Responses to Comments on the Final Public Review Draft Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants Under the Children's Environmental Health Protection Act

OEHHA released the draft document, "Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants - Children's Environmental Health Protection Act," and solicited public comments, prior to review by the state's Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants.

Jul 26, 2001, Program: Air

Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports

The Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedence report for 2001 is now available.

Jul 10, 2001, Program: Water

Proposed Action Level for Carbon Disulfide

OEHHA has determined that 160 ug/L (ppb) of carbon disulfide in drinking water is protective of human health.

Jul 5, 2001, Program: Water

Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2001)

OEHHA announces the initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water in 2001 for the following chemicals: 1,1-dichloroethane, cis/trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin (dioxin), molinate, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), radionuclides (gross alpha and beta), radium-226 and -228, selenium, strontium, styrene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, trihalomethanes, and tritium.

Jul 1, 2001, Program: Water

Public Health Goal for Benzene in Drinking Water

The final technical support document for the Public Health Goal for benzene in drinking water is available.

Jun 29, 2001, Program: Water

John R. Froines, Ph.D. Announces Resignation from Carcinogen Identification Committee

Jun 29, 2001, Program: Proposition 65