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Modification to the proposed rulemaking for the lead agency website.

Notice of intent to list: tetrachlorvinphos, parathion, malathion, glyphosate via the “Labor Code” listing mechanism.

Notice of reconsideration of listing methyl-n-butyl ketone and consideration of listing of 2,5-hexanedione by the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee.

Comment Period - Potential Amendments to Title 27, California Code of Regulations Section 25821(a), Level of Exposure to Chemicals Causing Reproductive Toxicity (Measuring Concentrations of Chemicals in Products)

Hearing announcement regarding the petition and OEHHA’s pre-regulatory proposal for new Safe Harbor Levels for lead on October 14, 2015.

Announcement of a public workshop. Possible amendments concerning the calculation of the concentration of listed chemicals in foods.

OEHHA is considering adopting a regulation that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods.

OEHHA is considering the possible addition of Section 25501.1, that would establish background levels for certain ubiquitous chemicals, such as lead and arsenic that are naturally present in unprocessed foods. 

This notice marks the beginning of a 45-day public comment period on these materials. OEHHA must receive comments and any supporting documentation by 5:00 p.m.

OEHHA is considering amending the existing regulation (CCR Section 25821(c)) to clarify that the reasonably anticipated rate of intake or exposure to a listed chemical must be calculated as the arithmetic mean of daily intake or exposure for product users.