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Extension of Public Comment Period on Notice of Intent To List Methanol as Known to Cause Reproductive Toxicity via the “Authoritative Bodies” Mechanism
Extension of public comment period on notice of intent to list methanol as known to cause reproductive toxicity via the “Authoritative Bodies” mechanism.
Jan 29, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Comments of DPR's RCD for Carbaryl
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Carbaryl. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Jan 29, 2009, Program: Pesticides
Regulatory Update Project Warnings for Exposures to Listed Chemicals in Foods Opportunity for Public Participation Notice of Open Conference Call
Announcement of an informal conference call on February 18, 2009, to discuss comments and next steps on a proposed amendment that will add specific options for method and content for warnings for exposures to listed chemicals in foods.
Jan 28, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Materials for Public Meeting on Toxics Information Clearinghouse, January 29, 2009
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, January 29 in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm on hazard traits, toxicological and environmental endpoints, and other relevant data to be included in the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, which was established by SB 509 (Simitian, Chapter 560, Statutes of 2008). Follow the link to download a copy of the meeting materials (agenda, discussion questions, and list of panelists).
Jan 27, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
Public Meeting on Toxics Information Clearinghouse Scheduled for January 29, 2009
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, January 29 in Sacramento. The purpose of the meeting is to brainstorm on hazard traits, toxicological and environmental endpoints, and other relevant data to be included in the Toxics Information Clearinghouse, which was established by SB 509 (Simitian, Chapter 560, Statutes of 2008).
Jan 27, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
Extension of Public Comment Period on Metam Potassium, a Chemical Under Consideration for Possible Listing via the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism
Extension of public comment period for metam potassium, for possible listing as causing cancer via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism.
Jan 23, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Proposed Amendment of Section 25204 Safe Use Determinations Notice of Modifications to Text of Proposed Amended Regulation
 OEHHA is proposing an additional minor clarification and one substantive change to the proposed amendments of Title 27, California Code of Regulations, section 25204.
Jan 9, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Final Public Health Goal for 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) In Drinking Water
The Public Health Goal for 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid was finalized and made available.
Jan 2, 2009, Program: Water
Comment Period on Notice of Intent To List Methanol as Known to Cause Reproductive Toxicity via the “Authoritative Bodies” Mechanism
Extension of comment period.  Notice of intent to list methanol as known to teh State to cause reproductive toxicity via the “Authoritative Bodies” mechanism.
Jan 2, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Chemical meeting the criteria for listing via the authoritative bodies mechanism: Methanol
OEHHA has determined that methanol meets the criteria for listing under Title 27, Cal. Code of Regs., section 25306, based on the findings of the National Toxicology Program’s Center for Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (NTP-CERHR, 2003). 
Jan 2, 2009, Program: Proposition 65

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