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OEHHA’s overall mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment by scientific evaluation of risks posed by hazardous substances. Find out more about OEHHA here.
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- Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials The Guide, written in part by OEHHA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), and the Missoula County Health Department, focuses on the composition of smoke, potential health effects, effects on sensitive populations, and recommendations for protective measures.
- Green Chemistry at OEHHA!
- LBAM Illness Report - Summary of Symptom Reports in Areas of Aerial Pheromone Application for Management of the Light Brown Apple Moth in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties September, October, and November 2007Service Available: Free on-line training on Recognition, Management, and Reporting of Pesticide Illness. (Spanish and English)
After completion, providers will be able to claim 1 hour CMA credit through COEH.
- Notice of Intent to List Chemicals Extension of Public Comment Period: Molinate
[07/23/08] - Notice of Intent to List Chemicals Extension of Public Comment Period: Avermectin B1
[07/23/08] - Chemicals Under Consideration For Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request For Relevant Information - EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD, Imazalil and Thiabendazole and Its Hypophosphite Salt
[07/23/08] - OEHHA Distinguished Lecture Series
Early Life Estrogen Exposures Alter the Prostate Epigenome and Increase Cancer Risk
10:00-11:30am, Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sierra Hearing Room, California EPA, 1001 I Street, Sacramento
Webcasting: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Broadcast/ - Air Toxics Hot Spots Program, Revisions to the Technical Support Document for Noncancer Risk Assessment
[07/18/08] - Workgroup Statements and Workgroup Materials from the July 15, 2008 Meeting
[07/17/08] - June 19, 2008 Workgroup Meeting Materials
[07/17/08] - Notice of Intent to List Oryzalin (CAS No. 19044-88-3)
[07/11/08] - Title 27 California Code of Regulations, Section 25601 Proposition 65 – Clear and Reasonable Warnings Non-Substantive Changes
[07/04/08] - Announcement of Second Public Comment Period:
Draft Technical Support Document on Proposed Public Health Goals for Chlorite and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in Drinking Water
[07/04/08] - Announcement of Extension of Public Comment Period on Proposed Public Health Goal for Styrene in Drinking Water
[07/04/08] - Notice of Adoption to Text of Regulations -
Title 27, California Code of Regulations,
Amendment to Section 25805:
Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADL) for Di(n-Butyl)Phthalate (DBP)
[07/04/08] - Announcement of Publication of the Final Public Health Goal for Molinate in Drinking Water
[06/27/08] - Thiabendazole and its Hypophosphite Salt Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request for Relevant Information
[06/27/08] - Imazalil Under Consideration for Possible Listing Via the Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request for Relevant Information
[06/27/08] - Notice of Intent to List Chemical:
Molinate (CAS N0. 2212-67-1)
[06/27/08] - Notice of Intent to List Chemical:
Avermectin B1 (CAS No. 71751-41-2)
[06/27/08] - Chemicals Listed Effective July 1, 2008 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, Mepanipyrim, Pirimicarb and Resmethrin
[06/27/08] - Notice to Interested Parties - Request for Relevant Information on Chemicals to be Considered by the OEHHA Science Advisory Board’s Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee: Bromodichloromethane, Caffeine, and Methylisocyanate
[06/27/08] - Announcement of Final Report
Development of Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport Fish: Chlordane, DDTs, Dieldrin, Methylmercury, PCBs, Selenium and Toxaphene
[06/27/08] - OEHHA Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Kevin W. Gaido presents Gene Pathways Targeted during Phthalate-induced Testicular Dysgenesis, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Sierra Hearing Room, California EPA, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA
[06/23/08] - 2008 Fire Season - Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness
[06/23/08] - Notice to interested parties: Notice of public comment period on Air Toxics Hot Spots Program, Proposed Revisions to the Technical Support Document for Cancer Potency Factors
[6/20/08] - Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project Safe Use Determination Regulation
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