The California Environmental Contaminant Biomonitoring Program (CECBP, or Biomonitoring California) was established in 2006 by Senate Bill 1379 (Perata and Ortiz, Chapter 599, Statutes of 2006; codified at Health & Safety Code Sections 105440 et seq.).
Reports to the Legislature
Senate Bill (SB) 1379 requires the Program to submit a report to the Legislature every two years.
- Seventh Report to the Legislature (July 2019 - June 2021)
- Sixth Report to the Legislature (January 2018 - June 2019)
- Fifth Report to the Legislature (January 2016 - December 2017)
- Fourth Report to the Legislature (January 2014 - December 2015)
- Third Report to the Legislature (January 2012 - December 2013)
- Second Report to the Legislature (January 2010 - December 2011)
- First Report to the Legislature (Covers up to December 2009)
Data Summary Reports
The legislation also requires that environmental exposure data be made available to the general public "by July 1, 2010, and at least every two years thereafter."
This requirement is currently being met through the Biomonitoring California results database, which includes all data released to the public so far. The database is updated whenever new results become available. Prior to the existence of the online database, data summary reports were prepared to meet this requirement.
- 2014 and ongoing - Refer to results database
- 2012 Data Summary Reports
- 2010 Data Summary Report
Biomonitoring California Publications
Biomonitoring California scientists publish articles on a variety of topics, including laboratory methods development and findings from our projects and collaborations.
Other Biomonitoring California Reports
Biomonitoring California also develops other reports, such as those that provide background for the Scientific Guidance Panel's consideration of possible additions to the Designated or Priority Chemical Lists.
Biomonitoring California developed two reports related to input received in 2008 on the selection of chemicals for biomonitoring. These reports were completed in 2009. One report summarizes state government staff input and the other report summarizes the findings from public participation activities.
Reports to Biomonitoring California
Impact Assessment, Inc. (IAI) prepared the report below to summarize input from environmental justice (EJ), community, and Tribal organizations across the state, gleaned from listening sessions and surveys. The primary goals of this effort were to hear from communities about important local and regional environmental hazards; help identify priorities for Biomonitoring California; and build stronger relationships with community organizations. The report also includes recommendations about engaging with communities to design and implement responsive biomonitoring studies that advance environmental justice goals. Funding for IAI’s work came from a portion of the one-time budget augmentation that Biomonitoring California received in FY 2016-2017 to support EJ activities.
