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Intent to change basis of listing for Actinomycin D from the Labor Code to listing via the formally required to be labeled or identified mechanism.

OEHHA released two drafts of CalEnviroScreen 1.0 before finalizing the tool in April 23, 2013.

OEHHA has reviewed and considered comments received on the proposed rulemaking, and has decided to withdraw the proposal at this time.   

This regulatory amendment updates and clarifies a summary of Proposition 65 that must be included as an attachment to all notices of violation that are served upon violators of Proposition 65.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the exposure assessment methodology and conclusions on the draft  EAD for Acephate.

Fish advisory for Mokelumne River at Lodi Lake.

Postponement on the November 2012 CIC meeting until January 25, 2013

OEHHA has selected Butyl Benzyl Phthalate for the CIC's review for possible listing under Proposition 65. OEHHA is initiating the development of hazard identification materials on Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)

Addition of α-methyl styrene (alpha-methylstyrene) (CAS No. 98-83-9) and 1,3-dinitropyrene (CAS No. 75321-20-9) to the list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

This regulatory amendment removed the reference to chromium (hexavalent compounds) from the list of chemicals that present no significant risk of cancer by the route of ingestion.