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After endorsement by the Scientific Review Panel, OEHHA adopted chronic Reference Exposure Levels for 22 chemicals.  This was the third such wave to accompany the Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines. Part III. The Determination of Chronic Reference Exposure Levels for Airborne Toxicants.

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

Notice of intent to list chemicals: Ethoprop, Indium phosphide, Lynestrenol, Norethynodrel, Propachlor, Amantadine hydrochloride, Diazoxide, Dichlorphenamide, Diltiazem hydrochloride, Filgrastim, Ribavirin, Rifampin, and Trientine hydrochloride.

Chemicals listed effective December 22, 2000 as known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity: Bromoethane, Gemfibrozil, Isoxaflutole, MX(3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone), Zileuton.

The Air Resources Board conducted a public meeting to consider approval of a report reviewing California's ambient air quality standards as required by the Children's Environmental Health Protection Act (SB 25).

ARB conducted a public meeting to consider approval of a report regarding CA ambient air quality standards as required by the Children's Environmental Health Protection Act (SB25).

The Air Resources Board (the "Board" or "ARB") conducted a public meeting On December 7-8, 2000 to consider approval of a report reviewing the health-based California ambient air quality standards as required by the Children's Environmental Health Protection Act.

Extension of public comment period for: Famciclovir, chemical under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanisms.

Extension of public comment period for: Atorvastatin calcium, Fluvastatin sodium and Nimodipine.  Chemicals under consideration for possible listing via the Authoritative Bodies mechanisms.

OEHHA Staff Transparencies from Meeting: Carcinogen Identification Committee Held on November 16, 2000