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CAS Number Correction to the Listing of the Chemical Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Known to the State to Cause Cancer And Reproductive Toxicity

Chemical listed effective April 20, 2007 as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity: di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP).

Release of the final technical document establishing the child-specific blood lead concentration (chRC) determination for lead (a source specific increase of 1.0 µg/dL blood) for use in school site risk assessments

Sam Delson was appointed as the office’s Deputy Director for External and Legislative Affairs in April, 2007.

the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposes to establish specific regulatory levels having no observable effect for three chemicals: ethylene glycol monoethyl ether (EGEE), ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate (EGEEA) and potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate.

Notice of adoption of the MADL for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by oral exposure).

OEHHA announces the availability of the regulatory text and the supporting rulemaking documents for the adoption of the Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADLs) for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (by Intravenous Injection).

Dr. William L. Spangler, the longest serving member of the Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC), has submitted his resignation from the Committee.

Fish advisory for Port of Stockton in San Joaquin County.

OEHHA has released draft “safe eating guidelines” for sport fish in the San Joaquin River Delta and the San Joaquin River extending upstream to Friant Dam (Fresno County). Several species of bass and sturgeon in those water bodies may contain elevated levels of mercury.