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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 2008
- Service 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.
- Final Public Health Goal for 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in Drinking Water
[01/02/09] - Chemical meeting the criteria for listing Via the authoritative bodies mechanism: Methanol
[01/02/09] - Notice of Adoption to Text of Regulations:
Title 27, California Code of Regulations -
Amendment to Section 25805,
Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP)
[01/01/09] - October 24, 2008 CECBP Scientific Guidance Panel Meeting transcript now available
[12/30/08] - Announcement of a Public Comment Period on the Documents Development of a Reference Dose (RfD) for Methamphetamine and Assessment of Children’s Exposure to Surface Methamphetamine Residues in Former Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs, and Identification of a Risk-Based Cleanup Standard for Surface Methamphetamine Contamination
[12/26/08] - Adoption of the Revised Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for the Derivation of Noncancer Reference Exposure Levels and RELs for Six Chemicals
[12/19/08] -
Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project - Regulatory Concepts for Exposures to Human and Plant Nutrients in Human Food: EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
[12/19/08] -
CECBP Scientific Guidance Panel Meeting will be held on March 2, 2009
[12/18/08] - Chemicals Listed Effective December 19, 2008 As Known To The State Of California To Cause Cancer Or Reproductive Toxicity: 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) (CAS No. 118-96-7) and Chromium (hexavalent compounds)
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