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

| Program: Pesticides

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

| Program: Pesticides

This regulation adopts no significant risk levels for: Acrylamide, Allyl Chloride, Aniline, Azobenzene, DDVP (Dichlorvos), Folpet, Furmecyclox, Hydrazine, Hydrazine sulfate, 4,4'-Methylene bis(N,N-dimethyl)­ benzeneamine, N-Nitrosodiethanolamine, N-Nitrosomethylethylamine, Pentachlorophenol, and Hexachlorocyclohexane (alpha, beta, and gamma isomers).  

| Program: Proposition 65

This regulation adopts a no significant risk level for benzene of 7 micrograms per day. 

| Program: Proposition 65

This regulation will allow persons responsible for an exposure, discharge or release involving nickel and nickel compounds to determine whether such exposure, discharge or release is exempt from the Act.

| Program: Proposition 65

This final statement of reasons sets forth the reasons for the amendment to section 12713 and responds to the objections and recommendations submitted regarding those amendments. 

| Program: Proposition 65

This regulation adopts a no significant risk level for ethylene oxide of 2 micrograms per day.

| Program: Proposition 65

This regulatory action amends subsection (b) of section 12703 to add two additional examples of public health considerations: (1) Where chemicals in food are produced by cooking necessary to render the food palatable or to avoid microbiological contamination; and (2) where chlorine disinfection in compliance with all applicable state and federal safety standards is necessary to comply with sanitation requirements. 

| Program: Proposition 65

This proposed regulation adopts a no significant risk level for: Aldrin, Asbestos, Carbon tetrachloride, DDT/DDE/DDD, para-Dichlorobenzene, Dieldrin, 1,4-Dioxane, N-Nitrosodipropylamine, and Urethane.  

| Program: Proposition 65

This regulation adopts no significant risk levels for: Acrylonitrile, Bis(chloromethyl) ether, 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine, Epichlorohydrin, Hexachlorobenzene, Hexachlorocyclohexane (technical grade), and Polybrominated biphenyls. 

| Program: Proposition 65