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Notice of Adoption to Text of Regulations, Title 22, California Code of Regulations
New Section 12900. OEHHA announces the availability of the regulatory text and the supporting rulemaking documents.
The finalized Public Health Goals and response to major comments for six chemicals in drinking water are available. These chemicals are: cis/trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, radium-226 and –228, strontium-90, and tritium.
OEHHA announces a public comment period and workshop on draft Public Health Goals for nitrosodimethylamine (NMDA), glyphosate, and cadmium in drinking water.
Notice of addition of documents and information: Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for reproductive toxicity for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) by intravenous injection.
Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for reproductive toxicity for di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) by intravenous injection.
Availability of hazard identification materials for environmental tobacco smoke and announcement of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee meeting.
OEHHA accepted public comments on draft fish advisories concerning elevated levels of mercury in some fish in Lake Berryessa (Napa County), and Putah Creek (Yolo and Solano counties).
Chemicals listed effective February 3, 2006 as known to the State to cause cancer: "areca nut" and "betel quid without tobacco".
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) was listed as a TAC because of the numerous health effects linked to exposure including development of asthma, heart disease, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, respiratory infections in children, lung cancer and breast cancer. ETS has been added to the list of TACs which may cause infants and children to be especially susceptible to illness. A list of TACs is provided, along with the endpoints of most concern, and primary reasons selected.
Notice of intent to list chemicals - Additional extension of public comment period: (2,4-dichlorphenoxy) acetic acid; 2,4-D n-butyl ester; 2,4-D isopropyl ester; 2,4-D isooctyl ester; propylene gylcol butyl ether ester (of 2,4-D); 2,4-D butoxyethanol ester; and 2,4-D dimethylamine salt.