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Chemical listed effective May 7, 2004 as known to the state of California to cause cancer: Nickel compounds.

Information about relative source contribution (RSC) and its derivation (presented as a poster at the 43rd annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology, Baltimore, Maryland, March 21-25, 2004.

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 Sulfuryl Fluoride.

Letter from OEHHA to Carcinogen Identification Committee member Thomas Mack regarding Statin Drugs

Final Statement of Reasons. The regulation adopts regulatory levels for two chemicals included in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, benzene and bromoform.

OEHHA accepted public comments on a draft fish advisory concerning elevated levels of mercury in fish from Lake Natoma and the lower American River in Sacramento County.

Public health goal establishes a long-term objective for the reduction of arsenic in California's drinking water. Arsenic is one of the most toxic substances commonly found in drinking water, and it occurs naturally in many parts of the world, including California.

Criteria for Listing Chemicals for Listing "As Known to the State to Cause Reproductive Toxicity"  (November, 1993)

The finalized Public Health Goal for arsenic in drinking water was made available.

Information on health risks from radionuclides in drinking water.