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OEHHA released the findings of the Scientific Review Panel on the identification of inorganic lead as a Toxic Air Contaminant.  Included here are FAQs about inorganic lead exposure.

Notice of postponement of prioritization of carbamazepine and progesterone for possible consideration by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee.

A review conducted by the Risk Assessment Advisory Committee (RAAC) with the purpose of determining if Cal/EPA risk assessment practices are based on sound science, and assessing the appropriateness of any differences in these practices with those of the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and other similar bodies.

Meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee to consider listing inorganic arsenic and cadmium.

Request for information on chemicals under consideration for possible listing as known to the State to cause cancer: 5-chloro-ortho-toluidine and its hydrochloride (CASRN: 95-79-4); quinoline (CASRN: 91-22-5); 2,4,5-trimethylaniline and its hydrochloride (CASRN: 137-17-7).

Announcement of Wednesday, December 4, 1996 meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee to consider inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mechanisms for removing chemicals from the Proposition 65 list, and prioritization.

Comment Period - Request for Information on Chemicals to be Considered by the Carcinogen Identification Committee

Notice of meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee and draft agenda. Chemicals to be reviewed include inorganic arsenic and cadmium.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Dichlorvos (DDVP).

Comparative Risk Project.  One proposed way to prioritize environmental problems -- and develop viable solutions -- is through "comparative risk assessment."