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The DARTIC considered the listing of bisphenol A at its meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Iodide.

The Scientific Review Panel for Toxic Air Contaminants met to review OEHHA's revised Technical Support Document for Cancer Potency Factors.

Availability of a draft technical support document for the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for bromate in drinking water.

The finalized Public Health Goals for lead, oxamyl, and pentachlorophenol were made available.

This 2009 report identifies 27 indicators that measure the impact of climate change on the state’s temperatures, precipitation, land, water, people, plants, and animals. It concludes that changes in California are consistent with those occurring globally. The report is a meta-analysis of existing research.

OEHHA released updated fish advisories and safe eating guidelines for fish from dozens of California rivers, lakes and other water bodies.  The updated guidelines provide information to help consumers avoid health risks and choose the safest fish to eat.

Extension of the comment period to allow for the submission of complete and relevant scientific information for 4‑methylimidazole.

Prioritization of 38 chemicals and information concerning plans for the CIC meeting on May 29, 2009 are discussed in this April 4, 2009 letter from Joan Denton to the Members of the Carcinogen Identification Committee.

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is withdrawing  three regulatory proposals on acrylamide which were submitted on April 8, 2005 to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL).