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A review conducted by the Risk Assessment Advisory Committee (RAAC) with the purpose of determining if Cal/EPA risk assessment practices are based on sound science, and assessing the appropriateness of any differences in these practices with those of the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and other similar bodies.

Announcement of Wednesday, December 4, 1996 meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee to consider inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mechanisms for removing chemicals from the Proposition 65 list, and prioritization.

Notice of meeting of the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant (DART) Identification Committee and draft agenda. Chemicals to be reviewed include inorganic arsenic and cadmium.

Comparative Risk Project.  One proposed way to prioritize environmental problems -- and develop viable solutions -- is through "comparative risk assessment."

OEHHA has provided a number of comments on the risk characterization methodology and conclusions on the draft RCD for Hydrogen Cyanamide.

This final statement of reasons sets forth the reasons for the repeal of Section 12713 (Exposure to Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices) and the amendment to Section 12701 (General), and responds to the objections and recommendations submitted regarding these actions. 

This regulation adopts "no significant risk" levels for Hexachlorodibenzodioxin (HCDD) of 0.0002 microgram per day and 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) of 0.000005 microgram per day. 

The purpose of this regulation is to provide "safe harbor" no significant risk levels for an additional 140 chemicals, below which the Act does not apply. 

This regulation adopts "no significant risk" levels in Section 12705, subsection (b), for the following chemicals: Arsenic, Butylated hydroxyanisole, Cadmium, and Chromium (hexavalent compounds). 

The purpose of this regulation is to provide "safe harbor" no significant risk levels for dichloromethane (methylene chloride), trichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride.