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Public forum on the proposed reformatting of the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity.
| Program: Proposition 65
A scientific panel of experts convened by the University of California has submitted to OEHHA a review of health issues relating to the presence of chromium 6 in drinking water. The committee's report presented information on a key German study used by OEHHA in 1998 to develop a PHG of 2.5 ppb for total chromium.
| Program: Water
The finalized technical support document for the Public Health Goal for tetrachloroethylene is available.
| Program: Water
OEHHA announces the availability of the technical support documents for the Public Health Goals for nickel and uranium.
| Program: Water
An update on the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's (OEHHA) Proposition 65 activities since 1999
| Program: Proposition 65
California’s experience with MTBE has highlighted the need to evaluate human and environmental health risks from exposure to fuel components currently in use and proposed for future use.
| Program: Air
OEHHA provided a response to Dr. Kenny Crump's commentary (Crump, 2001) regarding OEHHA's evaluation of the health risks posed by diesel exhaust.
| Program: Air
Public comment period on reformatting of the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity.
| Program: Proposition 65
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Title 22, California Code of Regulations Amendment to Section 12601. Clear and Reasonable Warnings Amendment to Section 12201. Definitions
| Program: Proposition 65
OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Methyl Bromide (Dietary).
| Program: Pesticides