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On January 17, 2008, OEHHA and the Department of Toxic Substances Control presented a talk entitled “Green Chemistry Initiative Update” to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board In-House Training on Emerging Contaminants. The presentation “Green Chemistry Initiative Update” is attached.

Notice of a public hearing for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products  

Frito-Lay asks OEHHA to determine that consumption of Frito-Lay snack food products processed from corn or made with ingredients processed from corn does not present an “exposure” to fumonisin B1 under Proposition 65 that would require a warning. A public hearing will be convened on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

Notice of a public hearing for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products.

Synopsis, follow-up actions and slide presentations from the December 10, 2007 developmental and reproductive toxicant identification committee meeting

Notice of a public hearing for comment on a request for a Safe Use Determination for Fumonisin B1 in corn snack food products - Extension of public comment period.

OEHHA announces a second public comment period for the draft Public Health Goal for molinate in drinking water.

Announcement of chemicals selected by OEHHA for consideration for listing by the Carcinogen Identification Committee and request for relevant information on the carcinogenicity of: N,N-dimethylformamide, marijuana smoke, and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.

OEHHA extended the public comment period for its draft Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document For the Derivation of Noncancer Reference Exposure Levels.

Meeting Synopsis and Slide Presentations from the Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting Held on November 19, 2007