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The Scientific Review Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants met to review OEHHA's revised Technical Support Document for Cancer Potency Factors.
Apr 29, 2009, Program: Air
The finalized Public Health Goals for lead, oxamyl, and pentachlorophenol were made available.
Apr 24, 2009, Program: Water
Availability of a draft technical support document for the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for bromate in drinking water.
Apr 24, 2009, Program: Water
This 2009 report identifies 27 indicators that measure the impact of climate change on the state’s temperatures, precipitation, land, water, people, plants, and animals. It concludes that changes in California are consistent with those occurring globally. The report is a meta-analysis of existing research.
Apr 17, 2009, Program: Climate Change
OEHHA released updated fish advisories and safe eating guidelines for fish from dozens of California rivers, lakes and other water bodies. The updated guidelines provide information to help consumers avoid health risks and choose the safest fish to eat.
Apr 14, 2009, Program: Fish
Extension of the comment period to allow for the submission of complete and relevant scientific information for 4‑methylimidazole.
Apr 13, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Prioritization of 38 chemicals and information concerning plans for the CIC meeting on May 29, 2009 are discussed in this April 4, 2009 letter from Joan Denton to the Members of the Carcinogen Identification Committee.
Apr 10, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is withdrawing three regulatory proposals on acrylamide which were submitted on April 8, 2005 to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL).
Apr 7, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Human Health Risk Assessment of Isomate LBAM Plus
Apr 1, 2009, Program: Pesticides
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization and the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD and EAD for Chloropicrin. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Mar 23, 2009, Program: Pesticides