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Chemicals listed effective August 4, 2000 as known to the state of California to cause cancer: o-Phenylphenol.
Aug 4, 2000, Program: Proposition 65
Chemicals Under Consideration for Possible Listing via the Authoritative Bodies Mechanisms: AZT Request for Relevant Information - extension of public comment period
Aug 1, 2000, Program: Proposition 65
Extension of public comment period. Chemicals under consideration for possible listing: Anthraquinone and Fumonisin B1.
Aug 1, 2000, Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA recommends an action level of 140 ppb (ug/L) for o-chlorotoluene in drinking water.
Jun 7, 2000, Program: Water
Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanisms: Anthraquinone, AZT, Bromate ion and its water soluble salts, Bromoethane, Diuron, Fumonisn B1, Isoxaflutole, Methyl eugenol, Gemfibrozil, and Zileuton. Request for relevant information.
Jun 2, 2000, Program: Proposition 65
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) of the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding three chemicals to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The chemicals are listed effective June 2, 2000 pursuant to an administrative listing mechanism provided under Proposition 65, based upon a formal identification by an authoritative body that the chemical causes cancer.
Jun 2, 2000, Program: Proposition 65
The Emerging Environmental Challenges Program was established in the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) in fiscal year 1996/97, and charged with developing a capability to anticipate future environmental challenges which may confront programs in the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA).
May 8, 2000, Program: Risk Assessment
OEHHA released a fact sheet prepared for the public, detailing health risks from asbestos exposure.
May 8, 2000, Program: Air
Following endorsement by the Scientific Review Panel, OEHHA adopted Chronic Reference Exposure Levels for 16 chemicals. This was the 2nd wave included with the Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines Part III: The Determination of Chronic Reference Exposure Levels for Airborne Toxicants.
May 2, 2000, Program: Air
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Deltamethrin. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in the attachment.
Apr 25, 2000, Program: Pesticides