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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA 1996) has also used a 10% fraction of PM10 as silica in estimates of ambient (environmental) exposure. Based on these four studies, including the DNR’s finding in the Chippewa Falls Construction and Operation, an average of about 10% of PM10 emissions would be crystalline silica. The Trempealeau County Environment and Land Use Committee (2010) has recently set a goal for crystalline silica exposure in the Winn Bay Sand conditional use permit: “Minimum of 3 scientific approved air quality monitors in active mining area available for staff review and data collection at all times. Type/brand of monitor will be pre approved by all parties including Winn Bay, staff and Dr. Pierce. 30 micrograms per cubic meter pm10 or lower shall be a personal goal for Winn Bay to achieve related to air quality monitoring.” Using the OEHHA standard of 3 ug/m3 and the estimate of 10% silica in PM10, require that long-term (e.g., monthly) levels measured by onsite monitors at the mine site in Howard and processing plant in Chippewa Falls be 30 ug/m3 PM10 or lower. The Trempealeau County Environment and Land Use Committee (2010). Draft Approved Conditions in addition to Standard Non-Metallic Mining Conditions for Winn Bay Sand LLP. Trzepla-Nabaglo K, Shiraki R, Holmén BA. (2006). Lidar characterization of crystalline silica generation and transport from a sand and gravel plant. J Hazard Mater. 2006 Apr 30;132(1):14-25. Epub 2006 Jan 18. Crispin Hayes Pierce, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2011 National Environmental Health Association Meeting Overview of Risks Complexity of Health Risk Assessment Sand Mining and Processing Particulate Matter Crystalline Silica Health effects WDNR Non-Regulation of Silica Recommendations Airborne pollutants that can be inhaled. Waterborne pollutants that can be ingested. Noise pollution that can be heard. Light pollution that can be seen. Wetland loss that affects local water quality. Truck traffi