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OEHHA intends to list DI(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the TAC documents for Methyl Isothiocyanate.

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

OEHHA is revising the ending time for the hearing on proposed amendments to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 12805.

Notice of a public hearing for comments on a request for a Safe Use Determination for crystalline silica used in interior latex paints on Monday, April 28, 2003. 

Chemical listed effective March 14, 2003 as known to the state of California to cause cancer via the Authoritative Bodies mechanism: Strong inorganic acid mists containing sulfuric acid

Request for information and for public input on agenda for acrylamide workshop.

Notice of proposed rulemaking: Specific regulatory levels: Reproductive toxicants 2,4-D butyric Acid (2,4-DB, 2,4-dichlorophenoxybutyric acid), m-dinitrobenzene, hydramethylnon and N-methylpyrrolidone.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Methyl Bromide (Inhalation).

OEHHA conducted an exhaustive analysis of all available scientific studies on the health effects of arsenic. The proposed PHG of 4 parts per trillion is based upon studies of hundreds of thousands of patients in Taiwan, Chile and Argentina with lung and bladder cancers associated with elevated levels of arsenic in drinking water.