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Initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water (2007)
OEHHA announces the initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water in 2007 for the following chemicals: antimony, bentazon, benzo(a)pyrene, cyanide, dalapon, dibromochloropropane (DBCP), 1,2-dichlorobenzene, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 1,1-dichloroethylene, 1,2-dichloropropane, dinoseb. endothall, endrin, hexachlorocyclopentadiene, methoxychlor, oxamyl, pentachlorophenol, picloram, 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene, trichlorofluoromethane (Freon 11), and trichlorotrifluoroethane (Freon 113).
Sep 20, 2007, Program: Water
Announcement of Public Comment Period for Draft Public Health Goal for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane in Drinking Water
OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goal for 1,2,3-trichloropropane in drinking water.
Sep 14, 2007, Program: Water
TAC Findings for Endosulfan
OEHHA has submitted findings on the active ingredient Endosulfan. These findings were prepared in response to the risk characterization document (RCD) prepared by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR).
Sep 12, 2007, Program: Pesticides
Chemicals Submitted to the Carcinogen Identification Committee for Consultation: N,N-Dimethylformamide, Marijuana Smoke, and 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Chemicals submitted to the Carcinogen Identification Committee for consultation: N,N-dimethylformamide, marijuana Smoke, and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT).
Sep 7, 2007, Program: Proposition 65
Eight Chemicals Submitted to the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee for Consultation
Eight chemicals submitted to the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee for consultation.
Sep 7, 2007, Program: Proposition 65
Announcement of Public Comment Period for Draft Public Health Goal for Molinate in Drinking Water
OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goal for molinate.
Sep 7, 2007, Program: Water
Comment Period on Eight Chemicals Submitted to the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee for Consultation
Comment period on eight chemicals submitted to the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee for consultation.
Sep 7, 2007, Program: Proposition 65
Proposal for the Adoption of a Unit Risk Factor for Ethylbenzene
After receiving public comment, OEHHA released a revised draft cancer risk assessment document for ethylbenzene, with proposed unit risk factor.
Aug 27, 2007, Program: Air
Comments of DPR's Addendum to RCD for Dichlorvos (DDVP)
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Dichlorvos (DDVP). These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Jul 31, 2007, Program: Pesticides
Public Workshop on Proposed Listing of Gallium Arsenide as Known to Cause Cancer and Hexafluoroacetone, Nitrous Oxide and Vinyl Cyclohexene Dioxide as Known to Cause Reproductive Toxicity
Request for comments on the proposed listing of gallium arsenide as known to cause cancer and hexafluoroacetone, nitrous oxide and vinyl cyclohexene dioxide as known to cause reproductive toxicity; and notice of a public workshop on the proposed listing of chemicals via the Labor Code provision.
Jul 16, 2007, Program: Proposition 65

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