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Studies found elevated levels of mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other contaminants in several species of fish from ten reservoirs in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Santa Clara counties.

Notice of Intent to List Chemical: 1-Bromopropane (1-BP) as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity via the authoritative bodies mechanism

OEHHA has finalized a fish advisory concerning elevated levels of mercury in fish in Tomales Bay in Marin County.  “With the exception of sharks, fish caught in Tomales Bay can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. But the public – and particularly women of childbearing age and children – should monitor and limit their fish consumption to avoid excessive exposure to mercury,” OEHHA Director Dr. Joan Denton said.

Notice of Intent to Repeal Title 22, California Code of Regulations Section 12901

Availability of the revised draft prioritization process document for additional public review and comment.

Fish are still recommended as part of a healthy, balanced diet. But anglers and their families – especially women of childbearing age and children – should be aware of the presence of mercury in fish from Lake Natoma and the lower American River, and follow our guidelines for safe consumption.

The objective of this August 2004 draft chapter is to quantify the potential reductions in adverse health effects from reduced exposures to ozone from attaining the ozone standards recommended in the draft staff report.

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

Availability of draft Hazard Identification Documents for 1,2-epoxybutane and verapamil, chemicals to be considered by the CIC for possible addition to the Proposition 65 list

Availability of the draft Hazard Identification Documents for chloroform and progesterone, chemicals to be considered by the DART Identification Committee for possible addition to the Proposition 65 list