State & Federal Agencies

Cal-EPA
Office of Environmental Health Hazards Assessments (OEHHA)

OEHHA’s overall mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment by scientific evaluation of risks posed by hazardous substances. OEHHA is responsible for developing and providing risk managers in state and local government agencies with toxicological and medical information relevant to decisions involving public health. OEHHA’s Fish and Water Quality Evaluation Unit evaluates chemical contaminants in fish and wildlife and develops fish consumption health advisories.

		Contacts: Robert K. Brodberg, Ph.D. Chief, Fish & Water Quality Evaluation Unit: Cal-EPAOffice of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment