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Chemical listed September 12th, 2008 as known to the State to cause cancer: Oryzalin.

In 2008 the DARTIC requested that OEHHA prepare a compilation of relevant studies for Particulate Matter (as an air pollutant) and Total Trihalomethanes.

Availability of Hazard Identification materials for hexavalent chromium and chlorpyrifos.  Availability for public comment of materials prepared by OEHHA on particulate matter.

Information about the November 5, 2008 meeting of the Carcinogen Identification Committee. Chemicals to be considered: N,N-Dimethylformamide and 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT).

Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for the carcinogenicity of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene

Availability of hazard identification materials for N,N-dimethylformamide and announcement of November 5, 2008 Carcinogen Identification Committee meeting.

Addition of gallium arsenide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer and hexafluoroacetone, nitrous oxide and vinyl cyclohexene dioxide to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity

OEHHA announces the initiation of Risk Assessments for Chemicals in Drinking Water in 2008 for the following chemicals: diethylhexylphthalate and perchlorate.

OEHHA announces a public comment period for the draft Public Health Goals for bromate, lead, pentachlorophenol, and trichloroethylene in drinking water.

Extension of comment period - Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Imazalil and thiabendazole and its hypophosphite salt