Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 67410.3 - Criteria for Identifying a Toxic Chemical Substance

(a) A chemical substance shall be considered to be a toxic chemical for the purpose of this article if such substance satisfies any of the following criteria:

(1) the chemical substance has a 96-hour LC₅₀ of 500 milligrams or less per liter as determined in soft water with fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) or golden shiners (Notemigonus crysoleucas) by the method given in Part 810 of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (14th Edition), or with another species of test fish or another test method approved by the Department.

(2) The chemical substance is regulated as a carcinogenicity hazard by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration pursuant to Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations.

(3) The chemical substance presents a hazard to public health or the environment through its bioaccumulative or chronic toxicity properties.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 67410.3

1. New section filed 5-24-91; operative 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).

Note: Authority cited: Section 25210, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 25210, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 5-24-91; operative 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).