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Chemical listed effective June 15, 2001 as known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity: N-methylpyrrolidone.

Proposal to establish specific regulatory levels posing no significant risk for chloroethane; di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP); lead; lead acetate; lead phosphate; lead subacetate; methylhydrazine; methylhydrazine sulfate; 5-morpholinomethyl-3-[(5-nitrofurfurylidene)-amino]-2-oxazolidinone; MX (3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone); phenylhydrazine; phenylhydrazine hydrochloride; polygeenan; carbazole; MeIQ (2-amino-3,4-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoline); MeIQx(2-amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline); methyl carbamate; 4-(N-nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone; and trimethyl phosphate

Scientists with expertise in risk assessment was convened to conduct external peer review of risk assessment practices in the boards, departments and offices (BDOs) comprising the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA).

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Atrazine. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

A basic explanation of risk assessment for laypeople involved in environmental health issues, including policymakers, businesspeople, members of community groups, news reporters, and others with an interest in the potential health effects of toxic chemicals.

Chemical listed effective April 24, 2001 as known to the state to cause developmental toxicity: Nimodipine.

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft Addendum to RCD for Naled. These comments and our recommendations, as well as suggested clarifications, additions and corrections, are contained in this report.

Request for information on sodium saccharin to be considered by OEHHA's Scientific Advisory Board's Carcinogenic Identification Committee.

Saccharin delisted effective April 6, 2001 as known to the state to cause cancer.

The final technical support document for the Public Health Goal for aluminum is available