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On October 14, 2009, OEHHA presented a talk entitled “Update on OEHHA's Hazard Trait Research” for the Green Ribbon Science Panel Meeting. The presentation is attached.
Oct 14, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
Proposal to establish a specific regulatory level posing no significant risk for fumonisin B1.
Oct 9, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
On July 15, 2009, OEHHA received a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) asking that OEHHA initiate the process for listing bisphenol-A (BPA) as a reproductive toxicant under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986
Oct 8, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
This memorandum represents an update of the literature review and evaluation for the existing PHG for bentazon (OEHHA, 1999). Our re-evaluation supports the previous PHG derivation in 1999, and no new data would justify a significant change to the document.
Sep 28, 2009, Program: Water
The public comment period for the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium has been extended by two weeks.
Sep 25, 2009, Program: Water
Definitions – Section 25102(d) – updated the definition of “dental personnel” to reflect current use of the terms “dental assistant” and “dental hygienist” instead of “dental auxiliary staff”.
Sep 18, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
For chemical-specific screening levels for use in assessing contaminated sites, please refer to HHRA Note 3 (DTSC HERO).
Sep 17, 2009, Program: Risk Assessment
Correction to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. CAS number corresponding to 1,3,5-triglycidyl-s-triazinetrione has been corrected as of August 7, 2009.
Sep 10, 2009, Program: Proposition 65
Peer-review comments and OEHHA's responses regarding the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium are available.
Sep 10, 2009, Program: Water
2009 draft technical support document for the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for antimony in drinking water
Sep 8, 2009, Program: Water