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Draft technical support documents for proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for benzo(a)pyrene and 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) in drinking water

OEHHA issued a technical information letter regarding fumonisins in corn snack food products.

Draft technical support documents for proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for methoxychlor and selenium in drinking water

2010 Initiation of risk assessments for chemicals in drinking water for: ethylbenzene and xylene.

Public comment period on the 27 chemicals.  These chemicals will be discussed at theSeptember 2010 meeting of the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC).

2010 Comment period on the prioritization of 27 chemicals identified for consultation with the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee

Rulemaking would specify the hazard traits, environmental and toxicological end-points, and other relevant data that are to be included in the state’s Toxics Information Clearinghouse.

Fish advisory for Magic Johnson Lake. The results from tests on 83 fish including bass, bluegill, carp, catfish are based on contamination by mercury or PCBs.

Hazard Identification Materials for 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3 DCP) and 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) for public comment and review.  CIC meeting on September 21st and 22nd, 2010 in Sacramento CA.

Availability for public review of the documents entitled: “Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3 DCP)” and “Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD).” The CIC will consider these documents in making any listing decisions on these chemicals.