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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.
Highlights
- 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.
- Notice of Intent To List Methanol EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
[01/29/09] - Chemicals Under Consideration For Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request For Relevant Information EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: carbaryl, metofluthrin, and spirodiclofen
[01/29/09] - Proposition 65 Regulatory Update Project Warnings for Exposures to Listed Chemicals in Foods Opportunity for Public Participation Notice of Open Conference Call
[01/28/09] - A Summary of Panel Recommendations and Meeting Conclusions from the CECBP Scientific Guidance Panel Meeting held December 4 and 5, 2008 is now available
[01/27/09] - Materials for Public Meeting on Toxics Information Clearinghouse, January 29 2009
[01/27/09] - December 4 and 5, 2008 CECBP Scientific Guidance Panel Meeting transcripts now available
[01/26/09] - Metam Potassium Under Consideration For Possible Listing Via The Authoritative Bodies Mechanism: Request For Relevant Information Extension of Public Comment Period
[01/23/09] - CECBP March SGP Meeting Extended to Two Days
[01/21/09] - Public Comments from the Proposition 65
Regulatory Update Project ,
Warnings For Exposures To Listed Chemicals In Foods Workshop Now Available
[01/21/09] - Public Meeting on Toxics Information Clearinghouse scheduled for January 29, 2009
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