Feed Editor 20 Feb 2009 14:52:03 GMT http://www.expub.com/rss/news.xml Expert Publishing, LLC 60 en http://www.expub.com/rss/ChemFlash_Logo.JPG http://www.expub.com/news.xml ChemFlash™ - Chemical News for the EH&S Professional The NTP has published a Federal Register notice seeking comments on several substances, mixtures, and exposure circumstances (collectively referred to as ‘‘substances’’) nominated for possible review for future editions of the Report on Carcinogens (RoC).The Agency is also seeking additional nominations for consideration. 19 Jan 2012 15:02:14 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/NTP/PressCtr/FRN/2012/77FRN12ROC20120119.pdf 4F081E27-5A0D-44F7-8F0F-518A29E53F90 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is providing notice of a change to a proposed regulation establishing a No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) for chlorothalonil. The proposed NSRL published on March 18, 2011, for chlorothalonil has been changed to 41 micrograms per day. A copy of the text of the amended proposed regulation is available on the OEHHA website. 16 Jan 2012 19:25:27 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/011312NSRL.html 25A7009F-E2A5-405E-88D5-8F974AC2A6EC Today's Federal Register announces the availability of the the final process for the preparation of The Report on Carcinogens (Roc). A document describing the new RoC process is now available on the NTP website. 11 Jan 2012 15:31:29 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/?objectid=3756DE0C-FA7A-404B-3F72194C30ABD961 843A2B18-6CE3-4B9F-B7D8-719650F76659 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list methyl isopropyl ketone as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity under Proposition 65. OEHHA is providing the opportunity to comment as to whether the chemical identified above meets the requirements for listing as causing reproductive toxicity. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2012. 30 Dec 2011 13:21:17 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noil123011.html 6B4587E5-C290-4A54-A1F3-079D316EE832 The European Chemicals Agency has submitted to the European Commission a recommendation that thirteen Substances of Very High Concern should in future not be used without authorisation. These substances are all classified because of their carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (or a combination thereof) properties. They are used in applications where there is potential for worker exposure. 22 Dec 2011 19:33:18 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/view-article/-/journal_content/84f13bf9-d6fd-41ee-aeeb-cdf2e7e9cdee 23A7307F-E8BF-4644-9B66-B060BB4D0E02 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list the chemicals kresoxim-methyl and tetraconazole as known to the State to cause cancer.OEHHA is requesting comments as to whether these chemicals meet the criteria set forth in the Proposition 65 regulations. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. 2 Dec 2011 16:27:15 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/120211_ABpkg37b.html 1FC5914D-AF18-42C5-9747-974AA2A823A0 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites public nominations of scientific experts to be considered for appointment to the EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee to provide advice through the chartered SAB regarding Toxicological Reviews of environmental chemicals available on EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). 18 Nov 2011 16:21:04 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-11-18/html/2011-29916.htm C659525D-A117-4AC3-B9E4-451B06D8876B The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has changed the listing of “Glasswool fibers (airborne particles of respirable size)” to read "Glass wool fibers (inhalable and biopersistent)". This change is based on the identification used in the 12th Report on Carcinogens. 18 Nov 2011 16:15:08 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/111811list.html 99511D78-E276-44C6-B5BC-923A8D1F9348 EPA announced the release of the Toxicological Review of Vanadium Pentoxide in a September 30, 2011 Federal Register Notice. This draft assessment was provided for public viewing and comment. The deadline for comments has been extended until December 29, 2011 as announced in a November 9, 2011 Federal Register Notice. The originally scheduled public listening session has also been re-scheduled to December 8, 2011. 14 Nov 2011 20:30:24 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=236587 FB3D189D-8E4D-4D24-A69F-9288A002620E The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has selected C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 and Dibenzanthracenes and dibenz[a,c]anthracene for review for possible listing under Proposition 65. OEHHA is initiating the development of hazard identification materials on these chemicals. 10 Nov 2011 20:48:11 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/state_listing/data_callin/callin111011.html 7ADA89B1-0767-44D3-BDE3-556213A6F069 WHO invites public and peer review comment on the Concise International Chemical Assessment Document (CICAD) for Chromium(VI), also known as hexavalent chromium. Following this public comment period, submissions will be reviewed and the document will be finalized by the CICAD Final Review Board. 7 Nov 2011 20:31:58 GMT http://www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/chromiumvi/en/index.html EFD15D54-86A6-425C-BBD3-801B266BA9B4 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding five chemicals – estrogen-progestogen (combined) used as menopausal therapy, etoposide (CAS No. 33419-42-0), etoposide in combination with cisplatin and bleomycin, methyl isobutyl ketone (CAS No. 108-10-1) and MOPP (vincristine-prednisone-nitrogen mustard-procarbazine mixture) (CAS No. 113803-47-7) -- to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer. The listing of these five chemicals is effective November 4, 2011. 4 Nov 2011 22:57:23 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/docs_admin/110411LClist.html E19275EA-5932-484F-B314-C642F861DE0A The NTP is proposing changes to the review process for listing in the Report on Carcinogens and is convening a listening session on November 29, 2011 to receive oral comments 31 Oct 2011 20:59:14 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2011/76FRN210ROC20111031.pdf 2A8F9A14-5187-4111-8FB1-EA6178CC20C4 Effective October 28, 2011, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) (CAS No. 13674-87-8) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer. 28 Oct 2011 22:25:12 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/102811list.html 55F764BE-0D2C-462A-B71F-FEDCBA167297 EPA has announced the IRIS Toxicological Review of Biphenyl (External Review Draft) in a September 30, 2011 Federal Register Notice, for public review and comment. This FRN also announces a public listening session to be held on November 16, 2011. The deadline for comments is November 29, 2011. 3 Oct 2011 20:57:51 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=200308 E20025EB-9C77-448B-ACB4-FF2CE981A751 EPA announces the release of the Toxicological Review of Vanadium Pentoxide in a September 30, 2011 Federal Register Notice. This draft assessment is provided for public viewing and comment. This FRN is also announcing a public listening session that will be held on November 17, 2011. The deadline for comments is November 29, 2011. 3 Oct 2011 20:56:43 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=236587 E592C08A-BF02-47CD-84EB-CC7E9A3DA5A2 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list Estrogen–progestogen (combined) used as menopausal therapy, Etoposide, Etoposide in combination with cisplatin and bleomycin, Methyl isobutyl ketone, and MOPP (vincristine-prednisone-nitrogen mustard-procarbazine mixture) as known to the State to cause cancer. OEHHA will accept public comments until October 17th, 2011. 19 Sep 2011 15:53:51 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/091611_LCset14.html 9788FB4B-E04B-40CD-93DD-2B94F04EF3E4 The NTP is postponing the release of the Draft NTP Monograph on Potential Developmental Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy during Pregnancy and the peer review panel meeting. Release of the draft monograph was scheduled for September 9, 2011, and the meeting for October 19-20, 2011; both were announced on August 17, 2011 (76 FR 51034). Information about rescheduling the release of the draft monograph and the peer review will be announced in the Federal Register and posted on the NTP Web site. 8 Sep 2011 15:07:44 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/NTP/PressCtr/FRN/2011/76FRN173OHAT20110907.pdf BF4792B7-E522-4535-8ECC-A33D92181EEB The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) to the list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 ). The listing does not cover titanium dioxide when it remains bound within a product matrix. The listing of titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) is effective September 2, 2011. 3 Sep 2011 16:58:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html 929DF2F3-632C-41A5-BA1E-4196BA87B476 Hexavalent chromium (CrVI) has been a chemical under consideration for ESL development since 2006. The Toxicology Division is now in the initial stages of starting the Development Support Document (DSD) process for CrVI and is accepting toxicity information from interested parties who would like to submit relevant data. The TCEQ is aware of the recent California EPA and draft USEPA oral assessments of CrVI and the current ongoing research on the mode of action for CrVI. While DSDs have historically only developed inhalation toxicity factors, the DSD for CrVI may also include oral toxicity factors. The deadline for submitting information (e.g., relevant studies, data) is November 15, 2011.bmit relevant data. 17 Aug 2011 21:38:53 GMT http://www.tceq.texas.gov/toxicology/esl/develop.html#submission 913EAEFB-4A7E-4BA1-BE2E-14FEC71F9A9B This Monograph will be peer reviewed by an NTP Peer Review Panel at a meeting on October 19–20, 2011. The meeting is open to the public with time scheduled for oral public comment. The NTP also invites written comments which should be received by October 5, 2011. 17 Aug 2011 21:34:43 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/NTP/PressCtr/FRN/2011/76FRN159OHAT20110817.pdf 9A1ADF00-C16E-4A31-A835-F3B03BC268C8 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a public meeting to discuss and obtain comments on the draft document, "Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione" on Friday August 26th at 8am at the Omni Shoreham, 2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.) Washington, District of Columbia. 15 Aug 2011 19:41:57 GMT http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/review/docket245/default.html FABC6EF2-471B-4F5F-8657-C9F1F75D37CF The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has extended the public comment period soliciting information as to whether hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts meet the authoritative bodies listing criteria set forth in the Proposition 65 regulations. The comment period scheduled to close on August 3, 2011 has now been extended until August 31, 2011. 8 Aug 2011 16:44:45 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/public_meetings/forumnote080311.html AC493F8E-ED9F-4B2B-AF79-BE521E41A86B The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency has added α-methyl styrene (CAS No. 98-83-9) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The listing was effective July 29, 2011. 2 Aug 2011 15:57:40 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/072911list1.html DD925653-9BC7-45D3-A260-F52288DCA19E Effective July 29, 2011, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added sulfur dioxide (CAS No. 7446-09-5) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). 2 Aug 2011 15:55:07 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/072911list2.html 15157323-C77B-4ED6-BB05-9CBC59BD0029 On August 13, 2010, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) issued a Notice announcing the proposed adoption of the Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) for chromium (hexavalent compounds). Following the necessary approval steps, the MADL for chromium (hexavalent compounds) has been adopted and will become effective July 29, 2011. 15 Jul 2011 18:51:37 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/071511Cr6.html E1801D5E-273A-4BFB-BD31-0DFA1862663A The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC) serves as the State’s qualified experts for determining whether a chemical has been clearly shown through scientifically valid testing according to generally accepted principles to cause cancer. Fluoride and its salts, and tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate will be considered for possible listing by the CIC at its next meeting scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 12 and 13, 2011. This notice marks the beginning of a 60-day public comment period on these two documents. OEHHA must receive comments and any supporting documentation by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. 8 Jul 2011 20:24:05 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/hazard_ident/070811hid.html FECC3AC2-1D27-4377-BA23-C6F2F23AEF8F The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding imazalil (CAS No. 35554-44-0) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 ). The listing of imazalil is effective May 20, 2011. 20 May 2011 21:21:21 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/052011list.html EEDEA86D-ACB6-4E9A-8F45-37EAF34526E2 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding four chemicals -- androstenedione (CAS No. 63-05-8), dibromoacetonitrile (CAS No. 3252-43-5), hexachlorobutadiene (CAS No. 87-68-3), and malonaldehyde, sodium salt (CAS No. 24382-04-5) -- to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 ). The listing of the four chemicals is effective May 3, 2011. 2 May 2011 15:40:37 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/05032011list.html E8B79AF7-CA76-449A-A7E3-6AC413E6A87D The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding four chemicals -- cyclopenta[cd]pyrene (CAS No. 27208-37-3), ethanol in alcoholic beverages, leather dust, and salted fish, Chinese-style -- to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 ). The listing of these four chemicals is effective April 29, 2011. 29 Apr 2011 19:16:54 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/042911list.html 2F7F5637-8B44-4476-B9A4-A20B7CB3FD19 EPA announces the release of the Toxicological Review of Methanol (Non-Cancer) in the Apr 18, 2011 Federal Register Notice. This draft assessment is provided for public viewing and comment. Public comments received on the Toxicological Review within 60 days after the release of the FRN will be provided to the external peer reviewers for their consideration. Any comments not received within the requested time period will be considered by EPA in their revisions. 19 Apr 2011 18:57:59 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=233771 510BF003-E06F-48C8-9081-3746F9791F69 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding epoxiconazole (CAS No. 135319-73-2) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65 ). The listing of epoxiconazole is effective April 15, 2011. 19 Apr 2011 18:42:08 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/041511list.html 38B1E641-61A1-4EEA-A047-D1D0EB8574FB The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is presenting draft documents for discussion by the Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants at its meeting on May 3, 2011. When finalized and adopted, these RELs will be added to the compound-specific toxicity reviews and summary tables which appear as appendices to the Technical Support Document for the Derivation of Noncancer Reference Exposure Levels. 1 Apr 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/chronic_rels/rel040111.html F0255118-C786-4EC4-8A52-32C50BD895FF The EPA has released 42 declassified documents revealing the identities of chemicals in health and safety studies originally submitted as confidential. This is another action in EPA’s effort to increase transparency related to TSCA and to provide greater access to chemical information. 25 Mar 2011 20:21:01 GMT http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/declassified/declassified%20claims.html 276D73F8-F7FD-4B6E-AA85-AFBF61C273A4 The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) adopted its two first opinions at its meeting of 8-11 March on proposals submitted by France. The first was to restrict dimethylfumarate (DMFu) in articles and the second to restrict lead and its compounds in jewellery. In a parallel meeting the Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) agreed on draft opinions for the same restriction proposals. 21 Mar 2011 17:30:55 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/pr/201103/pr_11_07_scientific_committees_first_opinion_restriction_20110314_en.asp 0F6D8F4C-52B7-4521-BC5F-A35B05AFC92A The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding MON 4660 (dichloroacetyl-1-oxa-4-azaspiro(4,5)-decane) (CAS No. 71526-07-3), MON 13900 (furilazole) (CAS No. 121776-33-8) and pymetrozine (CAS No. 123312-89-0) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 651). The listing of the three chemicals is effective March 22, 2011. 19 Mar 2011 03:53:46 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/031811list.html F00B5E85-94C5-443F-A6CF-62626AAD2702 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate (Tribufos, DEF) (CAS No. 78-48-8) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer. It has also added Acrylamide (CAS No. 79-06-1) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity. Both of these listings are effective February 25, 2011. 25 Feb 2011 16:35:42 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/index.html 51768426-01CF-41A5-BC27-2AF10039FC79 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the availability for public review of the hazard identification document entitled: “Evidence on the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity of Sulfur Dioxide.” This notice marks the beginning of a 60-day public comment period on this document. 25 Feb 2011 16:10:21 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/public_meetings/CRNR022511.html B4972301-25A7-41D5-8565-7851741FCDA1 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has today published proposals to identify seven chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and possible candidates for authorisation. In addition, an amendment to one substance already on the Candidate List is proposed. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposals by 7 April 2011. 21 Feb 2011 18:45:52 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/pr/201102/pr_11_04_svhc_consultation_20110221_en.asp C4C024A2-0C79-4823-A0A0-64A17AD7C5ED ECHA has called for testing information on fourteen substances. The deadline for submitting information is March 31, 2011. 14 Feb 2011 19:47:49 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 09EE26B2-8046-490F-9400-F3BE4784801C OEHHA is initiating the development of hazard identification materials on these chemicals: Clomiphene and its salts; 2,6-Dimethyl-N-nitrosomorpholine; Haloperidol; Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP). Hazard identification materials for each of the four chemicals will be presented at future meetings of the CIC for Committee review for possible listing under Proposition 65. 14 Feb 2011 18:45:58 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/state_listing/data_callin/021111datacallin.html 60D3D2FE-9D9B-405B-97AC-6EA4B79B388D On January 7, 2011, OEHHA published a notice in the California Regulatory Notice Register proposing to establish a specific regulatory level posing no significant risk for 4-methylimidazole. OEHHA has received a request from an interested party for a public hearing, consequently the public comment period on this proposed amendment has been extended to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011. 14 Feb 2011 18:42:56 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/extendMEI.html 5D6FB938-EFE0-49B4-9C91-6CA0CB2F655A The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has called for information on testing proposals involving vertebrate animals for nine substances. The deadline for submitting information is March 12, 2011. 28 Jan 2011 18:03:30 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 0E2C8CAE-E413-4D0C-88D8-AAFEEB73CF52 ECHA would like to receive data on Aluminum Triformate and Reaction Mass of 1-(1-Methyl-2-(1,7,7-trimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yloxy)ethoxy)-propan-2-ol and 1-(2-(1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yloxy)propoxy)-propan-2-ol and 2-(2-(1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo-[2.2.1]hept-2-yloxy]-propoxy)-propan-1-ol and 2-(1-Methyl-2-(1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yloxy)ethoxy)-propan-1-ol. The deadline for submitting information is March 7, 2011. 24 Jan 2011 20:18:01 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 9BC51160-917C-4560-BE81-2493A77B7D9F OEHHA intends to list the chemicals MON 4660 (dichloroacetyl-1-oxa-4-azaspiro(4.5)decane), MON 13900 (furilazole), and pymetrozine as known to the State to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being taken under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. 24 Jan 2011 20:14:17 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/NOILABpkg37a.html DA3B40C2-7A7C-402E-BEB3-8C584CC05E57 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has extended the public comment period on the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for Hexavalent Chromium until February 15, 2011. 19 Jan 2011 19:33:35 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/water/phg/chrom123110.html FA0C13C1-0638-47CE-A2B9-D722B5C32FFC The European Chemicals Agency has submitted to the European Commission a recommendation that eight chemical substances of very high concern should in future not be used without authorisation. Four of the substances are classified as both carcinogenic and toxic to reproduction, three as carcinogenic and one as toxic to reproduction. They are all used in processes or products to which workers or consumers are exposed. 19 Jan 2011 13:58:08 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/pr/201012/pr_10_27_second_recommendation_20101220_en.asp E286D7B4-7E6C-4B8C-868D-A37AB5FE14E7 ECHA would like to receive genetic toxicity data on Hexahydro-1,3,5-trimethyl-1,3,5-triazine and reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on Tri-C18-22 (even numbered)-alkyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate. The deadline for submitting information is February 25, 2011. 12 Jan 2011 17:05:53 GMT http:// A5152843-F6D0-4C99-9F63-33BEBEC1FF5E The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued proposals for the harmonised classification and labelling of three substances: Ammoniumpentadecafluorootanoate (APFO), Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) and its salts, and p-tert-butylphenol. The deadline for comments is February 21, 2011. 10 Jan 2011 20:35:49 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/harmonised_cl_en.asp 8CE6F1E4-55D9-45E5-958D-6D3E5CD2238A The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding 4-methylimidazole (CAS No. 822-36-6) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The listing of 4-methylimidazole is effective January 7, 2011. 3 Jan 2011 21:33:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/010711list.html F7286A92-43C7-4C4E-9799-3F1068FD1253 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency has adding Metam Potassium to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause cancer for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Metam Potassium was listed effective December 31, 2010. 3 Jan 2011 21:33:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/list_changes/listmetam123110.html F7286A92-43C7-4C4E-9799-3F1068FD1253 On October 22, 2010, OEHHA published a notice in the California Regulatory Notice Register soliciting information relevant to the evaluation of kresoxim-methyl (CAS No. 143390-89-0) for listing on Cal Prop 65. The initial 60 day public comment period was to have closed on December 21, 2010, but OEHHA has received a request for an extension of the comment period. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period for this chemical to January 20, 2011. 27 Dec 2010 15:35:59 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/extendkresoxim.html FFA22CB0-503F-4914-96F2-2FAC87EF380E The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of literature searches for four IRIS assessments, acetaldehyde (CAS No. 75-07-0), hexachlorobutadiene (CAS No. 87-68-3), hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) (CAS No. 121-82-4), and naphthalene (CAS No. 91-20-3) and requesting scientific information on health effects that may result from exposure to these chemical substances. 15 Dec 2010 20:45:45 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-12-10/html/2010-31079.htm B42B9049-5BED-4ACC-9040-E4D7B82C5D91 On September 21, 2010, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Hexachloroethane (HCE): In Support of the Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 15 Dec 2010 20:35:48 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=223043 2796CDF8-6641-436D-825C-091BB572D473 On October 22, 2010, OEHHA published a notice soliciting information relevant to the evaluation of cocamide diethanolamine (coconut oil acid diethanolamine condensate) (CAS No. 68603-42-9) for listing on Cal Prop 65. The initial 60 day public comment period was to have closed on December 21, 2010, but OEHHA has received a request for an extension of the comment period. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period for this chemical to February 1, 2011. 15 Dec 2010 20:22:28 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/extendcocamide.html DF87DEF0-B8B7-4CBD-A28E-0078E915F17E The European Chemicals Agency has added eight chemical substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for Authorisation. Companies are advised to check the potential obligations that result from this listing. 15 Dec 2010 15:44:02 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/pr/201012/pr_10_26_svhc_candidate_list_20101215_en.asp 26F8786E-DD5A-4915-BD3C-9C9C6AA209A2 ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on Reaction mass of disodium hydroxysulfinatoacetate and disodium hydroxysulfonatoacetate. The deadline for submitting information is January 27, 2011. 13 Dec 2010 15:42:15 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 0F5B0C36-6536-4C5A-B2E0-9790FC4B549B The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is adding Avermectin B1(abamectin) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The listing is effective December 3, 2010. 3 Dec 2010 20:10:16 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/120310avermectin.html B961839A-9C04-48DB-AADD-13505EF40DF3 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has found that imazalil meets the criteria for listing as known to the State to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being taken under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. 3 Dec 2010 17:04:57 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noilimaz120310.html 4C2F0598-C1DB-4BAF-B7B6-61BB199D7B68 The Member State Committee (MSC) agreed unanimously on the identification of eight Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) that will be added to the Candidate List and may thus become subject to authorisation. The Committee also gave a favourable opinion on ECHA's draft recommendation for adding eight new substances to the Authorisation List. 3 Dec 2010 17:00:40 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/pr/201012/pr_10_24_msc_20101203_en.asp A9E53C04-0E0F-46F7-97D9-7C07C459D8D1 In June of 2008, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) published requests for relevant information with regard to the possible listing of three chemicals under Prop 65 as known to cause reproductive toxicity: thiabendazole (CAS No. 148-79-8), thiabendazole hypophosphate salt (CAS No. 28558-32-9) and imazalil (CAS No.35554-44-0). OEHHA has determined that there is insufficient evidence that the criteria in the regulation for these chemicals have been met. 3 Dec 2010 17:09:13 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/process_procedures/nolist120310.html 7208B082-34D4-4CF4-B3F9-0677454434B8 ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on Mono- and/or di- and/or tri(1-phenylethyl)-m-cresol and p-cresol. The deadline for submitting information is January 17, 2011. 1 Dec 2010 17:04:35 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 2B08A14E-7DC7-48A4-B21E-5E3AA355B070 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether Androstenedione, Dibromoacetonitrile, Hexachlorobutadiene, and Malonaldehyde, Sodium Salt meet the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 29 Nov 2010 14:52:57 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/dci_abpkg43_112610.html A425EA0E-A2A6-43A3-9ADB-EF32C5ACADAF ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on Cyclohexane-1,4-diyldimethanol; 1,3,5-tris(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione; C20-C22 (even numbered, linear and branched) and C24 (branched) alkenes; 3-amino-4-octanol; and Reaction mass of (rel-2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-pyran-4-ol and (rel-2R,4S)-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-pyran-4-ol. The deadline for submitting information is January 3, 2011. 19 Nov 2010 15:38:41 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp A63400AD-A33D-4F8B-B4CA-CE9931C02835 This second list of chemicals expands the EDSP in an effort to include all pesticides, required by FFDCA, and adds priority drinking water chemicals into the program for screening as authorized by SDWA section 1457. 17 Nov 2010 22:27:39 GMT http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/oscpendo/pubs/prioritysetting/list2facts.htm FC189300-DAA7-4ECC-99CA-A7E93CEF9307 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has added methyl isocyanate (MIC) (CAS No. 624-83-9) to the list of chemicals known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity. The listing is effective November 12, 2010. 15 Nov 2010 16:00:41 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/111210list.html D4A67B3E-8B4D-458F-99CD-913614F63F3F On September 23, 2010, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride): In Support of the Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). A final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 3 Nov 2010 22:07:22 GMT http://oaspub.epa.gov/eims/eimscomm.getfile?p_download_id=499221 EF196E38-6705-4401-A7F9-FBA3BD6FE855 The RAC has adopted opinions on four proposals for harmonised classification and labelling across Europe. The opinions concern fuberidazole, TNPP (tris(nonylphenyl)phosphite), lucirin (Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphine oxide) and acequinocyl. 2 Nov 2010 15:08:35 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/news/na/201010/na_10_62_four_rac_opinions_20101029_en.asp 304DB3B9-16F3-4022-8C84-CCAB5649E134 OEHHA is requesting information as to whether the following chemicals meet the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: Cocamide Diethanolamine, Kresoxim-Methyl, Mon 4660, Mon 13900, Pymetrozine, and Tetraconazole. 21 Oct 2010 14:01:26 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/DCI_Ab_Pkg37.html 3C627AEA-656A-4545-92FE-588A2B46BF63 ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on Reaction Mass of (rel-2R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-pyran-4-ol and (rel-2R,4S)-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-pyran-4-ol (CASRN 63500-71-0). The deadline for submitting information is December 6, 2010. 20 Oct 2010 19:15:31 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 611F8224-066C-4CD3-9274-9BD9D2640135 EPA is soliciting public nominations for chemical substances for its 2011 agenda for the IRIS Program. EPA invites the public to submit nominations for substances to be considered for an assessment or reassessment in its IRIS Program using the form provide on the IRIS Web site. 18 Oct 2010 14:46:01 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-10-18/html/2010-26159.htm BE355EE8-4EBB-42AE-9EF5-D25C0C890298 OEHHA has received another request from an interested party seeking an extension of the comment period due to unique extenuating circumstances concerning the submission of complete and relevant scientific information for Tribufos or DEF. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period for Tribufos or DEF to 5 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2010. 8 Oct 2010 10:27:41 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/extendtbt100810.html 15A1B66A-F1DE-4D3C-88CC-A857DCA8C0F9 Effective October 8th, 2010, 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP) (CAS No. 96-23-1), 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) (CAS No. 96-24-2), and Spirodiclofen (CAS No. 148477-71-8) are listed as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer. 7 Oct 2010 23:10:23 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/ A5AA8FA9-9B8A-47D9-833E-2656E0667626 Public consultation on harmonised classification and labelling for Pitch, coal tar, hight temp. and Aluminium-magnesium-zinc-carbonate-hydroxide started on 01/10/2010 1 Oct 2010 17:09:57 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/harmonised_cl_en.asp 62DA341E-2D9E-4465-8E3B-0F75D04A9BBC EPA announces the release of the Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium in the September 30, 2010, Federal Register. This draft assessment is provided for public viewing and comment. 1 Oct 2010 22:04:59 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=221433 CAD0A167-70E4-4ADD-B458-3EA2B4EB99C5 OEHHA announces the availability for public review of the documents (updated 09/30/10) entitled: "Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3 DCP)" and "Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD)." 30 Sep 2010 20:52:07 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/hazard_ident/hid13dcp12mcpd.html C9EDEC24-046D-47F7-AC8B-1ED7630B9B33 EPA announces the release of the Toxicological Review of Urea (External Review Draft) in the September 28, 2010 Federal Register Notice. This draft assessment is provided for public viewing and comment. 29 Sep 2010 15:12:54 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-09-28/html/2010-24305.htm 2ADAE4D3-A3F3-4C67-94FC-7CA55FCD217B OEHHA has received a request from an interested party seeking an extension of the comment period to allow for the submission of complete and relevant scientific information. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period for Tribufos to 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2010. 15 Sep 2010 19:27:41 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/extenddef091410.html 15A1B66A-F1DE-4D3C-88CC-A857DCA8C0F9 The RAC agreed with the proposal from Ireland to harmonise the classification of TDCP (Tris[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl] phosphate) across Europe as a carcinogen. This substance has currently no harmonised classification at EU level. 9 Sep 2010 15:06:04 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_10_49_rac_12_20100909.pdf 5EE82867-678D-4727-91CF-65947CE21406 On September 21 22, 2010, the Carcinogen Identification Committee of OEHHA’s Science Advisory Board will meet to consider whether 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3-DCP) and 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) should be added to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. 8 Sep 2010 18:03:30 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/public_meetings/cic090810.html 93D1E3BA-35A3-4E1D-AD2D-560A8FAE8C06 ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on 1,5-bis[1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethylamino]-2-methylpentane. 7 Sep 2010 16:13:08 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp B28EDAB1-7755-4460-88FA-DC34377B32E1 ECHA would like to receive reproductive and sub-chronic toxicity data on 1,6-Bis((dibenzylthiocarbamoyl)disulfanyl)hexane and (1-methylethylidene)di-4,1-phenylenetetraphenyl diphosphate. 1 Sep 2010 16:13:08 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp B28EDAB1-7755-4460-88FA-DC34377B32E1 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has today published proposals to identify eleven chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and possible candidates for authorisation. 30 Aug 2010 21:21:00 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/pr_10_16_svhc_consultation_20100830.pdf 5269B98A-416D-4389-86F2-26367B3ACDEF CERHR invites the submission of information about ongoing studies or upcoming publications on the health effects of low-level lead exposure. This information will be considered in the CERHR’s evaluation of the potential health effects of exposure to low-level lead. 23 Aug 2010 18:22:37 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2010/75FRN162CERHR20100823.pdf 0BD4244F-1BA1-4140-BFF5-F43E319AF4A8 EPA to take action on benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and nonylphenol (NP)/nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). The plans identify a range of actions the agency is considering under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 19 Aug 2010 16:51:44 GMT http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/e77fdd4f5afd88a3852576b3005a604f/9d03d83bc262fdcc85257783005359ae!OpenDocument BBD41C2E-529D-47A7-ADCA-480116D540FE OSHA is hosting a Web forum asking for stakeholder input in identifying chemicals most in need of oversight to protect workers. The Forum will allow stakeholders to identify harmful chemicals and explain why OSHA should focus on these chemicals in developing long- and short-term solutions for reducing workers' exposure. 17 Aug 2010 14:40:17 GMT https://www.osha.gov/pelforum.html 4AA6A5AF-6D12-4BD3-97CD-1DCA5730A046 EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for the draft document, Nanomaterial Case Study: Nanoscale Silver in Disinfectant Spray (External Review Draft), as announced in the August 13, 2010 Federal Register Notice. The deadline for comments is September 27, 2010 13 Aug 2010 17:44:29 GMT 4A4DC078-07ED-42B2-87BA-B74FD609AD47 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed a MADL of 8.2 μg/day (oral) for chromium (hexavalent compounds). 12 Aug 2010 16:09:13 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/081210chrom.html 0995C8FD-C173-4C9A-B6E5-41E0058F25E9 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate as known to the State to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being taken under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. 12 Aug 2010 15:55:11 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noilAbpkg40.html 68AEC16B-5F7A-44DD-BD72-D35CA5587132 EPA announces an external peer review meeting for the review of the draft report, Toxicological Review of Hexachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) to be hosted on September 21, 2010 in Arlington, VA. 6 Aug 2010 14:47:20 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-08-02/html/2010-18912.htm B7461FEE-B911-4FC8-9D7F-2ABC73BC4957 OEHHA is proposing to add the qualifying term, “(oral)” to the level to clarify that the adopted MADL of 4.1 micrograms per day for cadmium was and continues to be specific for the oral route of exposure. 9 Jul 2010 17:34:22 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/npr071010.html 6F76FD0A-55BD-400E-8B85-C3E1363FF96F These chemicals will be discussed at the next meeting of the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC) scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21 and 22, 2010. 9 Jul 2010 17:29:36 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/prior070910.html 7251BF50-E5E4-40DB-A01E-030893F64EEA On June 21-22, 2010 NTP scientists presented draft substance reports for the final three compounds being considered for possible listing in the report for the Board of Scientific Counselors' consideration and public comment. 1 Jul 2010 20:48:47 GMT http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2010/july/spotlight-report.cfm 59141EF8-57B1-4EF2-9142-14F9BEEDDCA5 ECHA launches today a public consultation on its draft recommendation of eight substances to be included in the Authorisation List . These substances are: Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP); Diarsenic trioxide; Diarsenic pentaoxide; Lead chromate; Lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34); Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104); Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP); 2,4-Dinitrotoluene. Interested parties can submit comments until 30 September 2010. 1 Jul 2010 19:35:13 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/authorisation/draft_recommendations/recommendations_en.asp 330C38BF-19AE-4379-996A-C6A72FF7CB97 Documents entitled: "Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol (1,3 DCP)" and "Evidence on the Carcinogenicity of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD)" are now available. These two substances are being considered for possible listing under Proposition 65 by the CIC at its next meeting scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21 and 22, 2010. 28 Jun 2010 15:16:21 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/hazard_ident/hid13dcp12mcpd.html CD5AB01F-8A1C-4F9E-B5E4-01A83552B261 OEHHA has received a request from an interested party seeking an extension of the comment period to allow more time for the preparation of comments on the proposed MDI and TDI RELs. OEHHA has extended the public comment period for to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010. 18 Jun 2010 15:30:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/hot_spots/061710tdimdd.html 40B429F9-54CB-4CA8-A449-1B7B7A469A24 OEHHA is unable to complete the rulemaking process within the time allowed under the Administrative Procedure Act and is withdrawing its proposal to establish a specific level posing no significant risk using expedited methodology for Fumonisin B1. 18 Jun 2010 12:59:52 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/fumon061710.html 808C9741-DC90-4DF1-ABB5-EACAEB87CC3D The following substances may become subject to authorisation: Trichloroethylene ; Boric acid ; Disodium tetraborate anhydrous ; Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide hydrate ; Sodium chromate ; Potassium chromate ; Ammonium dichromate ; Potassium dichromate. 17 Jun 2010 15:09:13 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_10_32_msevaluation_20100611.pdf 01344A76-725E-42BD-935D-782D2DAFA580 Cal/EPA has changed the basis for listing Chlorsulfuron from "developmental, female, male" to only "developmental, female" based on new information from the U.S. EPA. 11 Jun 2010 21:49:06 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/prop65_list/061010list.html F54E44C2-AD74-4EBD-800E-869021B19299 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is soliciting public comments on a draft document describing proposed revised Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) for nickel and nickel compounds. 4 Jun 2010 14:04:18 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/chronic_rels/060410Ni.html 723F6A0A-46FD-45C0-A573-3E60FAB4841B This draft IRIS health assessment addresses both noncancer and cancer human health effects that may result from chronic inhalation exposure to this chemical. 2 Jun 2010 14:30:19 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=223614 69397600-1799-44EE-A038-D7781D543741 ECHA would like to receive sub-chronic toxicity (90-day), reproductive toxicity (developmental toxicity), and reproductive toxicity (two-generation reproductive toxicity) for 2,3-epoxypropyl neodecanoate (CAS 26761-45-5) by July 12, 2010 in order to avoid duplicate animal testing. 26 May 2010 16:19:52 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp 7CD681E1-272B-4B48-8B28-2C04F431F60C The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is releasing draft document describing proposed Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) for caprolactam to solicit public comment. 20 May 2010 22:18:52 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/chronic_rels/052010REL.html F9441F9F-A35B-4A7A-825A-557D3AABE24B The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding N,N-Dimethylacetamide (CAS No. 127-19-5) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity. 20 May 2010 19:42:49 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/052010list.html E3994915-4716-4EC1-924C-D3171E771D76 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioate meets the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 20 May 2010 19:26:13 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/dciABpkg40.html 978359E6-60AC-4C4F-99C9-6F306537D52D This final report provides a comprehensive assessment of the exposure of Americans to this class of persistent organic pollutants. 17 May 2010 16:17:46 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=210404 A5C4D1D3-3545-4F53-ABAE-8B05A034ED76 EPA is conducting a peer review of the scientific basis supporting the human health hazard and dose-response assessment of hexachloroethane that will appear on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. 13 May 2010 14:01:18 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris_drafts/recordisplay.cfm?deid=223043 83F32FEC-399C-49C7-80B2-8EE17BBCDE7A The information on 2,4-dinitrotoluene and lead chromate is needed to help ECHA to judge whether they should be recommended as substances which should be subject to authorisation. 12 May 2010 14:39:53 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_10_23_authorisation_of_two_substances_en_20100512.pdf 294AFED4-C34F-462C-A749-D5D89AB75C3F ECHA is seeking information on C8-C26 branched and linear hydrocarbons - Distillates to avoid unnecessary animal testing. 11 May 2010 14:50:59 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/test_proposals/test_prop_cons_en.asp C4B6FB3B-9DF2-4687-A1D8-679C968CFC1A The EP A is also requesting scientific information on health effects that may result from exposure to these chemical substances: Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), Dipentyl Phthalate (DPP), and Polychlorinated Biphenyls. 7 May 2010 15:01:59 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=187215 3E709543-2DC4-4F00-AAFF-E0675E16DAFA In a Federal Register notice published April 23, the CSB announced it is seeking public comment on the design of a Congressionally mandated study on the use of methyl isocyanate (MIC) in the manufacturing of certain pesticides, and the feasibility of implementing safer alternatives to protect workers and the public from a potential release. 27 Apr 2010 22:38:36 GMT http://www.csb.gov/assets/news/document/NAS_MIC_News_Release.pdf E814AC85-3CA8-4C24-8A00-1CE61B9C09A9 OEHHA has released draft documents describing proposed revised Reference Exposure Levels (RELs) for toluene diisocyanate and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate in order to solicit public comment. 23 Apr 2010 16:43:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/air/chronic_rels/RELS042310.html 77A08DB8-773D-4E1E-8A4C-5EDD89A30E3D OEHHA proposes to establish a specific regulatory level having a maximum allowable dose (MADL) for Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP). 23 Apr 2010 16:41:04 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/not042310.html EEC7ACA7-720A-4842-A433-C9CD22A4A26B Preliminary Agenda includes the peer review of 12th Report on Carcinogens (RoC) draft substance profiles and discussions of proposed CERHR research concepts and NTP Testing Program Nominations. 22 Apr 2010 16:00:31 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2010/75FRN77BSC20100422.pdf EF02C6EB-3F12-4AB6-97E8-B64CB73AC952 EPA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on the Agency's potential reassessment of its current authorizations for PCB use and distribution in commerce. The Agency will hold a series of public meetings around the country to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to provide comments, data and information on certain areas of the PCB regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 13 Apr 2010 14:41:30 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-7751.pdf 46B3177B-01C3-4AAD-ABAE-24D0B1913870 The Agency announced that it is proposing to add 16 chemicals to the TRI list of reportable chemicals. The proposed chemicals are ones that have been classified as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) in their Report on Carcinogens (RoC). 12 Apr 2010 23:49:40 GMT http://epa.gov/tri/lawsandregs/ntp_chemicals/index.html 70EB8E50-C509-427D-B4F7-AD50A9A28D4E Bromochloroacetic acid (CAS No. 5589-96-8), Cumene (CAS No. 98-82-8) and Diclofop-methyl (CAS No. 51338-27-3) Listed as known to the state to cause Cancer. 2 Apr 2010 12:20:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/040210listing.html 20373839-4E16-41F6-950A-7593971ECE27 This ISA is intended to update and revise the scientific assessment presented in the Air Quality Criteria for Lead published in October, 2006. 31 Mar 2010 12:21:57 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-02-26/html/2010-3970.htm EDDDC480-D5EC-4FED-84F1-F3C2C5E6975A The European Chemicals Agency has added Acrylamide (EC No 201-173-7 and CAS No 79-06-1)1 to the Candidate List of Substances Very High Concern (SVHC) for Authorisation. 30 Mar 2010 14:44:20 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/pr_10_05_acrylamide_20100330.pdf C7768650-88F7-44AA-845D-2359655A2C25 The listings are effective March 30, 2010. 26 Mar 2010 13:39:15 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/032610listing.html C5C6FD9A-FD51-4185-B217-2C56B59D5007 OEHHA has scheduled a public forum on April 20th, 2010 and has extended the written public comment period to May 13, 2010. 23 Mar 2010 14:28:13 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/extendedcallinbpa032310.html D40A71FB-8670-4257-A076-CC4E82303ED1 On January 26, 2010, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available on the EPA website. 19 Mar 2010 18:59:07 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=199331 D0E650A5-843E-424D-8D91-3F860C5F00BD The preliminary agenda topics are the agency's recent activities on Soy Infant Formula and low-level Lead. 16 Mar 2010 19:36:23 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2010/75FRN49BSC20100315.pdf 516E350A-2334-42C6-B761-37E07FEE7B89 The OEHHA announces a 60-day extension of the public comment period on the draft technical support document for the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for styrene in drinking water. 11 Mar 2010 21:34:13 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/water/phg/030810extstyrene.html 52CABCC2-855C-4EFF-ABEC-549BE32218F9 On February 5, 2010, OEHHA published a notice soliciting information relevant to the evaluation of epoxiconazole. OEHHA subsequently received a request from an interested party seeking an extension of the comment period and has consequently extended the public comment period until April 7, 2010. 9 Mar 2010 21:28:42 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/030810extendepoxiconazole.html 4960AB08-ABBB-4B33-B934-CE3A80CA6702 The proposed regulation would adopt a MADL of 140 micrograms per day, which is 700 times greated than the current NSRL of 0.2 micrograms per day. 26 Feb 2010 17:18:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/acrylamide022610.html A13C11BE-E2E8-4F75-81AC-CA0578B53F19 This action is being taken under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. Acrylamide meets the criteria for listing as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity under Proposition 65, based on findings of NIOSH and NTP-CERHR. 26 Feb 2010 17:16:22 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noil022610.html 5222F318-3D5D-4C1F-B2DE-77BDE609CC5A OEHHA has determined that Metam potassium meets the regulatory criteria for listing as known to the State to cause cancer based on the findings of the U.S. EPA (U.S. EPA, 1995; 2005; 2007; 2009). 26 Feb 2010 17:05:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noil34b.html CBD2DC67-4F4B-4FED-B972-BFC8D505245B The public consultation on harmonised classification and labelling for acequinocyl, metazachlor, tris(nonylphenyl) phosphate and bifenthrin begins on 2/22/2010. 22 Feb 2010 15:04:13 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/consultations/harmonised_cl_en.asp 52971EDD-65EF-47F6-9D5F-0FC16749884A This draft assessment is provided for a 60-day public viewing and comment period. 19 Feb 2010 22:41:23 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-02-19/html/2010-3240.htm 30933583-0181-435F-8A07-06C7ED724FBD The “No Significant Risk Level” (NSRL) is defined in regulation as the daily intake level posing a 10-5 lifetime risk of cancer. The NSRLs for p-chloroaniline hydrochloride and p-chloroaniline are calculated to be 1.9 μg/day and 1.5 μg/day, respectively. 19 Feb 2010 17:19:37 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/021810nsrls.html DD86464B-8449-4CD9-84C1-A2D8F06D64FA The NRC report concludes that the EPA's classification of tetrachloroethylene as "likely to be a human carcinogen" is appropriately supported. 19 Feb 2010 17:11:58 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=192423 EC62C7D3-794E-4D00-BBDC-8A88E580E4E9 OEHHA is requesting public comment concerning whether this chemical meets the criteria for listing as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity under Proposition 65. 12 Feb 2010 14:26:23 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/callinBPA021210.html 08C2A8F8-F0BB-4580-AB58-436F2ECE5C04 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list the chemicals diclofop-methyl and epoxiconazole as known to the State to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 5 Feb 2010 14:52:38 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noil020410b.html 60B21DF1-0C8E-4692-95DF-62DAF9AF36C4 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list the chemicals bromochloroacetic acid and cumene as known to the State to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 5 Jan 2010 14:49:52 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noil020410.html 3F227168-C730-4D2D-97BB-97442273C85C Carbaryl (CAS No.63-25-2) is being listed as a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. The listing of this chemical is based on formal identification by an authoritative body (the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)), that the chemical causes cancer. 5 Feb 2010 14:17:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/020410listing.html 4A58D129-B44F-4C8B-8EC0-FFF0D2882211 On January 6, 2010, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Chloroprene (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 4 Feb 2010 14:39:06 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=56468 7705A7E2-64D0-44CC-BEC9-8A0A370C187A EPA announces the details of an external peer review meeting to be held on March 3-4, 2010. This draft document, Exposure Factors Handbook 2009 Update (External Review Draft) was previously provided for public viewing and comment. 2 Feb 2010 14:55:39 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=209866 33E3C6C0-9004-4BEE-9904-14A2D42DA89A List of 66 chemicals is part of the pilot rule-making process related to the previously enacted Children’s Product Safety Act. 2 Feb 2010 19:55:59 GMT http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/2010news/2010-014.html A88167ED-F6D7-4ECB-A785-28E53DBE7E9E The California Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list the chemicals 1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl) ethylene (DDE) and nitrobenzene as known to the State to cause reproductive toxicity under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 29 Jan 2010 21:05:42 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/NOILABpkg38_012910.html 852F82D9-CED9-4115-B9B6-C046394D3549 EPA is announcing the Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Final Report. This is EPA’s latest evaluation of the scientific literature on the potential human health and welfare effects associated with ambient exposures to CO. The development of this document is part of the Agency's periodic review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and will provide the scientific basis to inform EPA decisions related to the review of the current CO standards. 29 Jan 2010 17:48:50 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=218686 55092BFB-8B60-44AB-9B73-27FF0F5AB0A2 On December 17, 2009, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Cis-and Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 25 Jan 2010 21:41:37 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=190184 0E6A4744-8811-4361-86A6-CD13A5BE9953 On December 14, 2009, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Hydrogen Cyanide and Cyanide Salts (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 21 Jan 2010 21:37:43 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=203456 0FA00DD0-9BD9-4508-AB73-53110C3D925C On December 10, 2009, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Trichloroacetic Acid (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 19 Jan 2010 20:29:34 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=56896 D56A6E03-484A-42CE-BC6C-6E8D2056E42C ECHA seeking comment on White Spirits, Fuberidazole, and Thiacloprid. 18 Jan 2010 13:42:32 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_01_10_publ_consult_20100118.pdf 2A9CC8F8-1778-4E20-9DB6-41AEB45698C9 FDA has released a 2010 update on the status of its activities to answer key questions and clarify uncertainties about the risks of BPA. 16 Jan 2010 17:16:39 GMT http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm064437.htm 4B657437-03DF-4192-A6FD-1ECB72C7F55B A listening session will be held on February 23, 2010, during the public comment period for this draft document. 15 Jan 2010 16:10:32 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-01-12/html/2010-338.htm 53ABC50F-6842-4330-A3C7-EC61A752A521 CERHR invites written public comments by March 1, 2010. 15 Jan 2010 15:30:51 GMT http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/news/fedreg/75_FR_10_20100115.pdf 147B4F0D-B1A1-470B-BE9F-C5000EE1920E The World Health Organization's department of Food Safety and Zoonoses has released a call for data and call for experts to consult on their planned assessment of the toxicological and health effects of bisphenol A. 14 Jan 2010 17:08:40 GMT http://www.who.int/foodsafety/chem/chemicals/bisphenol/en/index.html 05689FF1-C6F2-4DBF-8622-D2408EAF5F8C The European Chemicals Agency has added 14 chemical substances to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for authorisation. Companies manufacturing or importing these substances need to check their potential obligations that result from the listing. 13 Jan 2010 15:07:42 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/pr_10_01_candidate_list_20100113.pdf 8268D4B2-3ECA-40C6-9BB3-DE489078A07F OEHHA has received a request from an interested party seeking an extension of the comment period to allow for the submission of complete and relevant scientific information for spirodiclofen. OEHHA hereby extends the public comment period two weeks to 5 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2010. 7 Jan 2010 20:36:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/extendspiro010710.html 68658012-91D5-4D37-AA18-1133D5087A46 In view of this change in the cancer classifications of the chemicals by the U.S. EPA, OEHHA will not proceed with the proposed listing of these chemicals as known to cause cancer via the authoritative bodies mechanism at this time. 31 Dec 2009 18:50:18 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/docs_admin/nolist010110.html 2E79F62E-AC46-4E65-96F5-DFDC71DC2F81 EPA announces the details of an external peer-review workshop to be held on January 26, 2006. This draft assessment, Toxicological Review of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) was previously provided for public viewing and comment. 22 Dec 2009 19:59:00 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2009-12-22/html/E9-30385.htm 491F7F0A-9D65-4F65-B8DB-1D7A533AABBB EPA is announcing a listening session to be held on January 26, 2006, during the public comment period for the draft document entitled, Toxicological Review of Trichloroethylene: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). 21 Dec 2009 19:57:33 GMT http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2009-12-21/html/E9-30257.htm 5546ADD4-A88A-4C5A-B39C-8E4AA3F924F8 Results of the November 19, 2009 Meeting now available on the NTP website. 22 Dec 2009 16:26:04 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/about_ntp/BSC/TRRS/2009/November/Actions19Nov09.pdf 6D8CC69C-E01B-49C8-8CEE-CAF98E9C6FB6 The NTP invites public comment on the recommendation from an expert panel on the listing status for formaldehyde in the 12th RoC and the scientific justification for the recommendation. 21 Dec 2009 16:30:45 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2009/74FR243RoC20091221.pdf 4DE9595D-F87F-4584-BCF6-5288CDEDCC1F Wood dust and zidovudine (AZT) are being added to the list as known to the state to cause cancer. Tert-Amyl methyl ether (TAME) and ethyl-tert-butyl ether (EBTE) are being added as known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity. These listings are effective December 18, 2009. 18 Dec 2009 15:36:17 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/prop65_list/121809list.html C360D8B9-64B0-4E92-A6B5-ACC184106603 EPA will will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-review workshop to review the external review draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)" 18 Dec 2009 21:39:14 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-28697.htm 603D3485-1B36-4902-8A84-221ADBEA2CEB The Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals is the most comprehensive assessment to date of the exposure of the U.S. population to chemicals in our environment. 15 Dec 2009 22:33:14 GMT http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/index.html 65302A24-3F13-402A-9DC8-61945FC0FF4A The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is adding molinate (CAS No. 2212-67-1) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause reproductive toxicity for purposes of Proposition 65. The listing of molinate is effective December 11, 2009. 10 Dec 2009 20:23:33 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/121109list.html 6EA45C2E-AAA7-4FBC-9426-975DF32ED03A OEHHA has received requests to extend the comment period for (1,3-DCP), 3’monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD), and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts and transformation and degradation precursors to allow for the submittal of complete and relevant scientific information. 10 Dec 2009 16:38:02 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/extendDCP120909.html 6FF97056-B6AB-4F50-8AB5-CF01B5A3CB0D ECHA´s Member State Committee identified today 15 new chemical substances for the Candidate List of substances of very high concern. The List will formally be updated in January 2010. 7 Dec 2009 15:24:39 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/pr_09_15_msc_svhc_20091207.pdf 06BEE66B-854F-4780-8A4D-C453EB0B60DE On November 4, a 10-member independent scientific expert panel convened by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) voted unanimously to list formaldehyde as a "known human carcinogen" in the upcoming 12th NTP Report on Carcinogens (RoC). 3 Dec 2009 15:58:35 GMT http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009/december/spotlight-expert.cfm 80409F12-61F1-420F-8F56-0BA7D068F23B The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is calling for information on the long-term health effects of “4-((Triethoxysilyl)methyl)morpholine”. This is a public consultation foreseen by the REACH Regulation for testing proposals involving animals. 2 Dec 2009 15:27:31 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_09_32_third_testing_proposal_20091202.pdf 6622966F-3ABA-4409-96A5-9D9284CD7443 EPA will will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer-review workshop to review the external review draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of Chloroprene: In Support of Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)" 1 Dec 2009 21:39:14 GMT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-28697.htm 603D3485-1B36-4902-8A84-221ADBEA2CEB OEHHA has determined that Carbaryl and Spirodiclofen meet the regulatory criteria for listing based on the findings of the U.S. EPA. 25 Dec 2009 20:15:50 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/intent_to_list/noilpkg34_112509.html EF9653FF-412B-4C14-8539-D16973662A71 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is calling for information on the health effects of a new substance with the name of “Polysulfo{5-hydroxy-1-naphthalen-2-yl-[4-[4-(2-sulfatoethyl-sulfonyl)-phenyl]diazenyl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid}, alkali metal salt”. This is a public consultation foreseen by the REACH Regulation for testing proposals involving animals. 20 Nov 2009 16:17:53 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_09_29_second_testing_proposal_20091119.pdf C082112C-4411-4364-A515-EFA51F38CA01 The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether three chemicals meet the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being proposed under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. 13 Nov 2009 15:22:08 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/dciABpkg36_111209.html 94B87B49-D0F4-4ED3-9365-EBEFA28ADCF9 The Council decided not to oppose a Commission decision to establish a further list of indicative occupational exposure limit values (IOELVs) for the protection of workers from chemical risks. 3 Nov 2009 15:32:16 GMT http://osha.europa.eu/en/news/EU_Council_IOELVs_list?sourceid=rss 14DF9A12-4546-4E60-8654-CC38974BDCD8 This draft assessment is provided for public review and comment. Public comments received on the Toxicological Review within 90 days after the release of the FRN (on or before February 1, 2010) will be provided to the external peer reviewers for their consideration. 3 Nov 2009 15:18:41 GMT http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/contentStreamer?objectId=0900006480a4fee3&disposition=attachment&contentType=pdf 7D6F795C-BE14-4AC3-B3AE-5B837BDE422B The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethylene (DDE) and nitrobenzene meet the criteria for listing as reproductive toxicants under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. 30 Oct 2009 21:32:05 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/dciABpkg38_103009.html EC647AB1-CE0E-4246-90B3-D5EA4F171E8E The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the first test orders for pesticide chemicals to be screened for their potential effects on the endocrine system. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interact with and disrupt the hormones produced or secreted by human and animal endocrine systems, which regulate growth, metabolism and reproduction. 30 Oct 2009 21:32:04 GMT http://www.epa.gov/scipoly/oscpendo/pubs/regaspects/testorders.htm DF456B97-6E41-4F7E-9042-8B1D1A9F5CC6 This notice announces the final priority data needs for six priority hazardous substances as part of the continuing development and implementation of the ATSDR Substance Specific Applied Research Program (SSARP). This notice also serves as a continuous call for voluntary research proposals. 27 Oct 2009 21:32:03 GMT http://frwebgate3.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/PDFgate.cgi?WAISdocID=91346827258+0+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve 3A5F7E23-AF11-4C1D-B4DB-FD981C1EC928 The preliminary agenda, roster of BSC members and ad hoc reviewers, background materials for agenda topics, public comments, and any additional information, when available, will be posted on the BSC meeting Web site. 23 Oct 2009 21:32:02 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/Ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2009/74FR204BSC20091023.pdf F06457CE-D19F-4291-B2A1-859CF5C7D50E On April 25, 2008, the Toxicological Review of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) was released for external review. Comments from the first and second rounds of this review were consolidated and reports are now available. 21 Oct 2009 15:43:13 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=189631 B96D58E3-73CE-4857-9BE1-ECAB0FAFFD68 On August 4, 2009, an external peer review panel workshop was hosted by an independent contractor on the Toxicological Review of Pentachlorophenol (External Review Draft). Completing this review, a final report of the comments from the workshop were collected and is now available. 21 Oct 2009 15:28:04 GMT http://oaspub.epa.gov/eims/eimscomm.getfile?p_download_id=492636 845B3136-2925-4DAE-AD31-7A3DBFF1D31C The intent of the IRIS Update Project is to revisit all dose-response assessment toxicity values such as oral reference doses (RfDs), inhalation reference concentrations (RfCs), cancer oral slope factors, and cancer inhalation unit risks in IRIS with a posting or entry date of more than 10 years old. 21 Oct 2009 15:23:59 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=204063 22822D60-9BFB-4E19-BC71-F6EC49F68C8D OEHHA's response to the DuPont request is pending. 20 Oct 2009 16:01:20 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/CRNR_notices/chemicals_reconsideration/delistChlorsulfuron.html 9D07AE2A-5ACE-4532-912A-5D9C55A4E48A The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) invites public comments on the draft expert panel report which is an update to a previous expert panel evaluation completed in 2006. The expert panel will meet in December to review and revise the draft expert panel report and reach conclusions regarding whether exposure to soy formula is a hazard to human development. 19 Oct 2009 20:26:29 GMT http://cerhr.niehs.nih.gov/news/fedreg/74_FR_200_20091019.pdf 9DD87DA5-6379-4F0F-8BFB-838F47680E03 The SIN List 1.0 has been updated with 89 new substances. This update of the SIN List is due to an extension of the list of substances classified within the European Union as CMRs– Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and toxic to Reproduction. Based as always on the REACH criteria for Substances of Very High Concern, the SIN List now contains 356 substances to be Substituted Now! 15 Oct 2009 17:31:59 GMT http://www.chemsec.org/news/395-the-sin-list-updated-with-substances-newly-classified-within-the-eu-now-contains-356-substances 414A120B-43EA-445F-92A0-A4AD5910DC03 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is requesting information as to whether bromochloroacetic acid and cumene meet the criteria for listing under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This action is being proposed under the authoritative bodies listing mechanism. 15 Oct 2009 15:26:35 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/admin_listing/requests_info/abpkg35.html 97280945-7689-4F43-B928-BEDD07CCA2BF The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has initially selected five chemicals for the CIC’s review for possible listing under Proposition 65 and is initiating the development of hazard identification materials for these chemicals. Under consideration are: 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol; 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol; Fluoride and its salts; Diisononyl phthalate (DINP); Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and its salts and transformation and degradation precursors. 15 Oct 2009 15:19:58 GMT http://www.oehha.org/prop65/CRNR_notices/state_listing/data_callin/sqe101509.html 4DA1D289-8E2C-4F55-881D-CAA6C6ABA6DE The CCL 3 is a list of contaminants that are currently not subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations, that are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems, and which may require regulation under SDWA. 9 Oct 2009 19:56:32 GMT http://frwebgate4.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/PDFgate.cgi?WAISdocID=372865141932+0+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve 9602B9CC-3B9D-476D-A845-AC50C0CAC3DD This amendment to Section 25705(d) would adopt 1.5 micrograms/day as the No Significant Risk Level (NSRL). 9 Oct 2009 16:10:00 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/law/fumonisin100909.html 2CD22171-EA84-4168-B6A8-A6AD3880BB3D The list is based on the complete registration dossiers submitted by companies to ECHA before 24 September 2009 and contains 156 substances. 8 Oct 2009 19:58:56 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/registered_substances_en.asp 997A328D-0E2C-40E9-99E5-8B84663817BE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is launching this year a comprehensive new evaluation of the pesticide atrazine to determine its effects on humans. At the end of this process, the agency will decide whether to revise its current risk assessment of the pesticide and whether new restrictions are necessary to better protect public health. 7 Oct 2009 19:42:40 GMT http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/554B6ABEA9D0672F85257648004A88C1 D2273DEB-E165-44A5-A778-474F43E7D60F EPA is announcing a public comment period for the external review draft document titled, ``Toxicological Review of Chloroprene: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)''. 30 Sep 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-RESEARCH/2009/September/Day-29/r23504.pdf 7752F0A1-C71B-4F8D-8FAE-DCE6E63AB5C2 Comments received during the interagency science discussion on 2-hexanone will be posted with the external review draft within the next few weeks. 24 Sep 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.epa.gov/ncea/iris/toxreviews/1019-tr.pdf BB8A69DD-9523-453B-902D-FBA3C5FF88BA EPA is announcing a public comment period to review the draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of Trichloroacetic Acid: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) (External Review Draft)." EPA is also announcing a public listening session to be held on November 4, 2009. Comments received during the interagency science discussion on Trichloroacetic Acid will be posted with the external review draft within the next few weeks. 24 Sep 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-RESEARCH/2009/September/Day-24/r23050.pdf 7752F0A1-C71B-4F8D-8FAE-DCE6E63AB5C2 EPA is announcing a public comment period to review the draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of Cis-and Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) (External Review Draft)." EPA is also announcing a public listening session to be held on October 19, 2009. Comments received during the interagency science discussion on Cis- and Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene will be posted with the external review draft within the next few weeks. 24 Sep 2009 16:13:36 GMT http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-RESEARCH/2009/September/Day-24/r23056.pdf 6FE3697C-7ACE-430D-841D-E260767C2478 EPA is announcing a public comment period to review the draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) (External Review Draft)." EPA is also announcing a public listening session to be held on October 14, 2009. 24 Oct 2009 16:13:38 GMT http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-RESEARCH/2009/September/Day-24/r22909.pdf 3AA92EA1-01DB-4D80-A9A2-DDC275657153 EPA is announcing a listening session to be held on October 7, 2009, for the external review draft document entitled, "Toxicological Review of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)." 23 Sep 2009 16:09:41 GMT http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2009/September/Day-23/i22923.pdf 7D3BE926-4631-4AE3-8CF8-62DDF97DF946 This draft ISA document represents a concise synthesis and evaluation of the most policy-relevant science and will ultimately provide the scientific bases for EPA's decision regarding whether the current standards for CO sufficiently protect public health and the environment. 23 Sep 2009 15:49:25 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=213229 BFBE9A61-EB2F-47B9-B98C-BE7267949110 EPA's IRIS Program is announcing a public comment period to review the draft document titled, "Toxicological Review of Hydrogen Cyanide and Cyanide Salts (External Review Draft)." EPA is also announcing a public listening session to be held on October 27, 2009. 23 Sep 2009 15:47:30 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=203456 D273286F-7610-4B5D-BBC2-300D8220076B Comments received during the interagency science discussion on chlordecone will be posted with the external review draft within the next few weeks 22 Sep 2009 15:52:34 GMT http://www.epa.gov/ncea/iris/toxreviews/1017-tr.pdf 9BB4235F-28C9-48D3-A8E0-4212081F6F47 On September 16, 2009 an Order amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of CEPA 1999 for Disperse Orange 5 (CAS No. 6232-56-0), substance in Batch 5 of the Challenge, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. 16 Sep 2009 20:37:17 GMT http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-09-16/html/sor-dors254-eng.html B6AD170B-9CF2-4C67-8597-63E306A7B0E1 The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) within the California Environmental Protection Agency is hereby announcing a 30-day extension of the public comment period on the draft technical support document for the proposed Public Health Goal (PHG) for antimony in drinking water. 9 Sep 2009 15:13:02 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/water/phg/phg072309.html C822E602-69F5-47E2-8E6F-8C308549E92F ECHA publishes public consultation on the proposal to harmonize the classification and labelling of three chemical substances. Comments are welcome on the proposal within the next 45 days. 2 Sep 2009 15:17:46 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/na_09_16_consultations_clp_20090902.pdf 3C82795D-4C97-42F7-ACB7-0F9072BCA675 The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published proposals to identify chemicals as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). Interested parties are welcome to comment on these 15 substances within the next 45 days. 1 Aug 2009 14:14:35 GMT http://echa.europa.eu/doc/press/pr_09_12_second_consultation_svhc_identification_20090901.pdf 804C0E50-F4B5-4D6D-ADAA-044DC8C198FE The NTP invites the submission of public comments on the draft background document for formaldehyde. The expert panel will meet on November 2–4, 2009 to peer review the draft background document for formaldehyde and, once completed, make a recommendation regarding the listing status in the 12th Edition of the RoC (12th RoC). 31 Aug 2009 20:04:48 GMT http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/PressCtr/FRN/2009/74FR167RoC20090831.pdf A755E612-BD52-44C3-ABDE-74B95ABDDC99 This document establishes a PHG for 1,2,3-trichloropropane of 0.0007 parts per billion, versus the current Notification Level of 0.005 ppb, set in 2005. The PHG is based on an updated cancer potency calculation. 21 Aug 2009 16:32:55 GMT http://www.oehha.ca.gov/water/phg/123tcp082009.html C8C8075F-8671-4F92-9E6F-83829FA95F7A On August 19th, 2009, an Order amending DSL to apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of CEPA 1999 to 6 substances was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. 20 Aug 2009 15:45:02 GMT http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-08-19/html/sor-dors238-eng.html 71F60F24-5051-48DA-8991-0140DF8B86F6 The draft Toxicological Review of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether provides scientific support and rationale for the hazard and dose-response assessment pertaining to chronic exposure to ethyl tertiary butyl ether. Public comments received within 60 days will be provided to the external peer reviewers for their consideration. 20 Aug 2009 15:40:44 GMT http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=199331 9C5A8998-77A1-45F5-B0D4-12DD49D6FCB8 On August 19th, 2009, an Order amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of CEPA 1999 to Fluorotriphenyltin and tetraphenyltin, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. 20 Aug 2009 15:39:24 GMT http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-08-19/html/sor-dors236-eng.html 61E09138-33CF-4D7E-AA43-6612C9A17E23 On August 19, 2009 an Order amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply the Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions specified under subsection 81(3) of CEPA 1999 to five of the substances in Batch 4 (CAS No. 1154-59-2, 1176-74-5, 64325-78-6, 68443-10-7 and 70776-86-2), was published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. 20 Aug 2009 15:36:11 GMT http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2009/2009-08-19/html/sor-dors237-eng.html B5921854-D515-40E2-9E5E-288A8A2ECC4C EPA releases an updated policy and procedure guidance for conducting IRIS Peer Reviews which discusses the issue of conflict of interest and and appearance of bias or lack of impartiality when a peer review panel is being formed. 19 Aug 2009 20:00:18 GMT http://www.epa.gov/ncea/iris/Policy_IRIS_Peer_Reviews.pdf AA071044-7EB9-402A-A4A7-C63CA5720E51