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OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Naled. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

The final technical support document for the Public Health Goal for aluminum is available

Saccharin delisted effective April 6, 2001 as known to the state to cause cancer.

Request for information on sodium saccharin to be considered by OEHHA's Scientific Advisory Board's Carcinogenic Identification Committee.

Notice of Intent to List Methyleugenol as causing cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism

The California Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of OEHHA, has asked the University of California (UC) to establish a blue-ribbon panel of expert scientists nationwide to review scientific questions concerning the potential of chromium 6 to cause cancer when it is ingested. The UC panel's review will provide recommendations to assist OEHHA in the development of a chromium 6 PHG.

Correction to the list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause reproductive toxicity:  diltiazem hydrochloride.

Extension of public comment period on the possible listing of bromate as causing cancer by the authoritative bodies mechanism.

OEHHA announced the release the draft document, "Prioritization of Toxic Air Contaminants - Children's Environmental Health Protection Act", and solicited public comments.

Notice of Intent to List Nimodipine as known to cause developmental toxicity