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Feedback and comments on the draft CalEnviroScreen 2.0 document.

Chlorsulfuron delisted effective June 6, 2014 as known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity.

Effective June 6, 2014, the basis for the listing of hexafluoroacetone and phenylphosphine under Proposition 65 as known to cause reproductive toxicity has changed. Originally the two chemicals were  added to the Proposition 65 list as causing reproductive toxicity via the “Labor Code mechanism” .  The new mechanism is the state’s qualified experts mechanism.

Notice of Public Workshop for potential amendments to Article  6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings. The notice also announced a pre-regulatory workshop that was held on April 14, 2014. Extension of comment period.

Meeting announcement and meeting outcome whether  Hexafluoroacetone, Phenylphosphine and Chlorsulfuron should remain listed under Proposition 65 as known to cause reproductive toxicity. 

The fish advisory for Clear Lake provides information on fish and shellfish important to Tribal members and other fish consumers. Newly added species of interest to Tribal members include threadfin shad, prickly sculpin, mosquitofish, inland silversides, winged floater mussels, and Asian clams.

Extension of comment period on OEHHA's intent to list ethylene glycol as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.

OEHHA is adding N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism.

These regulatory amendments clarify the qualifications for appointment to the Carcinogen Identification Committee and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee, and remove redundant language regarding required financial disclosures.