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OEHHA intent to list 4-Methylimidazole (4-MEI) as known to the state to cause cancer.

Comment period on the notice of intent to list the chemical, 4-Methylimidazole (CAS No. 822-36-6) as known to the State to cause cancer.

38 chemicals for prioritization and consideration by the May 29, 2009 Carcinogen Identification Committee

OEHHA has prioritized chemicals  for consideration under Proposition 65 by the State’s Qualified Experts. OEHHA subjected the chemicals passing the screens to a preliminary toxicological evaluation, as described in the 2004 OEHHA document. As a result of this preliminary evaluation, OEHHA identified the 38 chemicals for possible preparation of hazard identification materials.

March 4, 2009 fourth CIPA meeting

Meeting materials for the fourth meeting of the cumulative impacts and precautionary approaches (CIPA) workgroup.

The fish advisory guidelines provide information to help consumers choose the safest fish to eat. They also recommend how often fish can be eaten to promote health benefits and avoid health risks for fish caught from San Pablo Reservoir in Contra Costa County.

OEHHA released two documents that would form the basis for the standard that is intended to ensure safe human re-occupancy of a residence after use as an illegal drug lab.

Fish advisory for San Pablo Reservoir.

Information has been added to OAL Rulemaking File No. Z-08-0318-08,  No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for ethylbenzene.