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Announcement of a September 21st and 22nd, 2010 CIC meeting. The committee will consider 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP), 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) and prioritization of 27 chemicals.
Peer-reviewed comments on the draft Public Health Goal for hexavalent chromium have been received and are available.
The PHG for benzo(a)pyrene is established at 0.007 parts per billion (ppb), based on carcinogenic effects in rats and mice. The PHG for methoxychlor is established at 0.09 ppb, based on effects in male offspring of female mice treated with methoxychlor during pregnancy. The PHG for TCDD is established at 0.00005 parts per trillion (ppt), based on tumors in multiple sites in female rats.
Second extension of the public comment period related to OEHHA’s intent to list S,S,S-tributyl Phosphorotrithioate (Tribufos, DEF) under Proposition 65 as a chemical known to the state to cause cancer.
OEHHA announces a second public comment period for the draft Public Health goals for trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water.
Meeting materials for the seventh meeting of the cumulative impacts and precautionary approaches (CIPA) workgroup.
Notice of intent to list S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate as known to the state to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
Proposal to establish a MADL of 8.2ug/day for chromium (hexavalent compounds).
Overview of child-specific reference doses (chRDs), their derivation and use. Links to relevant documents.