Comment Period - Request for Relevant Information on a Chemical Being Considered for Listing by the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Emissions from Combustion of Coal
Request for relevant information: OEHHA is requesting comments as to whether emissions from combustion of coal meets the criteria set forth in the Proposition 65 regulations for authoritative bodies listings.
After reviewing all comments received, OEHHA will determine whether the identified chemical meets the regulatory criteria for administrative listing. If the chemical is determined to meet the listing criteria, OEHHA will proceed with the formal listing process by publishing a Notice of Intent to List.
In order to be considered, OEHHA must receive comments by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 14, 2013. We encourage you to submit comments in electronic form, rather than in paper form. Comments transmitted by e-mail should be addressed to P65Public.Comments@oehha.ca.gov with “DCI - emissions from combustion of coal” in the subject line. Comments submitted in paper form may be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the addresses below:
Mailing Address:
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
P.O. Box 4010, MS-19B
Sacramento, California 95812-4010
Fax: (916) 324-6511
Street Address: 1001 I Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Comments received during the public comment period will be posted on the OEHHA web site after the close of the comment period.
Optional public forum: Upon request, OEHHA will schedule an informal public forum to provide individuals an opportunity to present oral comments on the possible listing of this chemical. At the forum, the public may discuss the scientific data and other relevant information related to whether this chemical meets the criteria for listing in the regulations.
The request for a public forum must be submitted in writing to the Proposition 65 Office of OEHHA via email at sam.delson@oehha.ca.gov or to the attention of the Proposition 65 Office at the address listed above no later than Friday, April 12, 2013. If a public forum is requested, a notice will be posted on the OEHHA web site at least ten days before the forum date. The notice will provide the date, time and location of the forum. Notices will also be sent to those individuals requesting such notification.
If you have any questions, please contact Sam Delson at sam.delson@oehha.ca.gov or (916) 445‑6900.