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Addition of methyl isopropyl ketone to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity.

Fish advisory for the Lower American River.

Fish advisory for American Shad, Chinook (king) Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Striped Bass, and White Sturgeon caught in California rivers, estuaries, and coastal ocean waters.

Guidelines for safe consumption of Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, and other fish advisories. This  advisory and guidelines balance the health benefits of eating wild-caught fish against the health risks from exposure to contaminants in them.

Fish advisory for Lower Mokelumne River.

Request for relevant information on chemicals being considered for listing by the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Isopyrazam, Beta-Myrcene, Pulegone, and 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene.

Establishment of NSRL of 29 ug/day for 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI)

Effective February 3, 2012, OEHHA is adding kresoxim-methyl (CAS No. 143390-89-0) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer

Deltamethrin and Xylene will be considered for listing as reproductive/developmental toxicants by the DART IC.  Hazard identification material available for review and comment.

Intent to List: Benzophenone, coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), diethanolamine and 2-methylimidazole as known to the State to cause cancer.