Comment Period - Request For Relevant Information On Chemicals Being Considered For Listing By The Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Cocamide Diethanolamine, Kresoxim-Methyl, Mon 4660, Mon 13900, Pymetrozine, and Tetraconazole
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether the chemicals identified in the table below meet the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being proposed under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism.
Chemicals Being Considered For Listing
| Chemical | CAS No. | Endpoint | Reference | Chemical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocamide diethanolamine (coconut oil acid diethanolamine condensate) | 68603-42-9 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (2001), NTP (2001) | Biopesticide composed of diethanolamides of fatty acids found in coconut oil; used in consumer products including cosmetics, soaps and shampoos; active ingredient in pet shampoo. |
| Kresoxim-methyl | 143390-89-0 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (1999a) | Fungicide used on apples, cherries, grapes, pears, pome fruits and pecans. |
| MON 4660 (dichloroacetyl-1-oxa-4-aza¬spiro-(4.5)¬decane) | 71526-07-3 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (1999b) | Herbicide safener used in formulations with acetanilide herbicides (such as alachlor and/or acetochlor). |
| MON 13900 (furilazole) | 121776-33-8 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (1999c) | Herbicide safener used in formulations with the acetanilide herbicide acetochlor. |
| Pymetrozine | 123312-89-0 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (1999d) | Anti-feeding insecticide used on lettuce, broccoli, celery, and other vegetables and fruits |
| Tetraconazole | 112281-77-3 | Cancer | U.S. EPA (2000) | Triazole fungicide used to control leafspot and powdery mildew on sugar beets |
Request for relevant information: OEHHA is committed to public participation in its implementation of Proposition 65. OEHHA wants to ensure that its regulatory decisions are based on a thorough consideration of all relevant information. OEHHA is requesting public comment concerning whether these chemicals meet the criteria set forth in the Proposition 65 regulations for authoritative bodies listings.
After reviewing all comments received, OEHHA will determine whether the identified chemicals meet the regulatory criteria for administrative listing. For chemicals determined to meet the listing criteria, OEHHA will proceed with the listing process and publish a Notice of Intent to List.
In order to be considered, OEHHA must receive comments by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. We encourage you to submit comments in electronic form, rather than in paper form. Comments transmitted by e-mail should be addressed to sam.delson@oehha.ca.gov. Comments submitted in paper form may be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the addresses below:
Mailing address:
Sam Delson
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
P.O. Box 4010, MS-19B
Sacramento, California 95812-4010
Fax: (916) 323-8803
Street Address:
1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814
Optional public forum: Upon request, OEHHA will schedule a public forum to provide individuals an opportunity to present oral comments on the possible listing of these chemicals. At the forum, the public may discuss the scientific data and other relevant information related to whether these chemicals meet the criteria for listing in the regulations.
Requests for a public forum must be submitted in writing no later than Friday, November 19, 2010. The written request must be sent to OEHHA at the mailing address above. 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, location and subject matter to be heard. 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 at (916) 445 6900.