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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 Carbofuran. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.
Feb 1, 2007, Program: Pesticides
Chemicals delisted effective December 8, 2006 from the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer: isosafrole , 5-nitro-o-anisidine, and tris(aziridinyl)-p-benzoquinone (triaziquone).
Jan 9, 2007, Program: Proposition 65
Explores the potential health risks to children of using outdoor playground and track surfaces constructed from recycled waste tires.
Jan 1, 2007, Program: Risk Assessment
The Public Health Goal for chlordane was updated in 2006.
Dec 22, 2006, Program: Water
The Public Health Goal for 1,3-dichloropropene (Telone) was updated in 2006.
Dec 22, 2006, Program: Water
The Public Health Goals for N-nitrosodimethylamine and cadmium in drinking water were finalized and made available.
Dec 22, 2006, Program: Water
Second extension of the public comment period related to OEHHA’s intent to list anthraquinone under Proposition 65 as a chemical known to the state to cause cancer.
Dec 19, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Meeting Synopsis and Slide Presentations: Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting Held on November 16, 2006
Dec 12, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
November 16, 2006 Meeting of the Science Advisory Board’s Carcinogen Identification Committee
Oct 31, 2006, Program: Proposition 65
Notice of intent to list chemicals; extension of public comment period: Anthraquinone.
Oct 20, 2006, Program: Proposition 65