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OEHHA announces the availability of the regulatory text and the supporting rulemaking documents for the adoption of the Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADLs) for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by Intravenous Injection).

Notice of adoption of the MADL for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by oral exposure).

Fish advisory for Port of Stockton in San Joaquin County.

Dr. William L. Spangler, the longest serving member of the Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC), has submitted his resignation from the Committee.

OEHHA has released draft “safe eating guidelines” for sport fish in the San Joaquin River Delta and the San Joaquin River extending upstream to Friant Dam (Fresno County). Several species of bass and sturgeon in those water bodies may contain elevated levels of mercury.

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

OEHHA has submitted findings (errata) on the active ingredient Methidathion.

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.

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).

Explores the potential health risks to children of using outdoor playground and track surfaces constructed from recycled waste tires.