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

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.

Health Guidance Values specific to children developed by OEHHA

Release of the final technical document establishing a chRD for chlorpyrifos (1.0 x 10^-4 mg/kg-day) to be used in school site risk assessments

OEHHA extended the public comment period for its proposed revised Reference Exposure Levels for Toluene Diisocyanate and Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate after a request from an interested party.

Information reguarding OEHHA's work to initiate a discussion of possible approaches to providing warnings for exposures to listed chemicals in foods and exposures to human and plant nutrients in human food.

The Public Health Goal for dinoseb has been reevaluated and will remain at 14 ppb.  The CA MCL for dinoseb is set at 7 ppb.