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OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Simazine. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Mar 6, 2013, Program: Pesticides
Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee is scheduled to deliberate on the reproductive toxicity of deltamethrin and determine whether the chemical has been clearly shown through scientifically valid testing according to generally accepted principles to cause reproductive toxicity.
Mar 4, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA is withdrawing the notice of intent to list styrene via the Labor Code mechanism
Feb 25, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA's 2013 report of water contaminants that exceed Public Health Goals is available.
Feb 25, 2013, Program: Water
2013 request for information on the possible Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for exposures to bisphenol A (BPA).
Feb 25, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
Agenda summary meeting transcript and other details from the February 25, 2013 DART IC meeting
Feb 25, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA changes the basis for the listing of actinomycin D (CAS No. 50-76-0) as a chemical known to the state to cause cancer. Actinomycin D was originally added to the Proposition 65 list as causing cancer via the Labor Code listing mechanism; the new basis for listing is via the formally required to be labeled or identified mechanism.
Feb 22, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
Summary of comments on CalEnviroScreen from Cal/EPA's Cumulative Impacts and Precautionary Approaches (CIPA) Work Group meeting.
Feb 19, 2013, Program: CalEnviroScreen
Extension of comment period to allow for the submission of scientific information for Bisphenol A.
Feb 15, 2013, Program: Proposition 65
Announcement of a public workshop on February 14, 2013, concerning OEHHA’s intent to list styrene as a chemical known to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
Feb 14, 2013, Program: Proposition 65