Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4717, HEALTH RISK VALUES, pt. 4717.8400

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024

Part 4717.8400 - EQUATION FOR CALCULATION OF HRVS FOR CARCINOGENS

Subpart 1.Scope.

This part establishes the method for determining the health risk values (HRVs) for a carcinogen.

Subp. 2.Equation for carcinogens.

The equation for determining the HRV for a carcinogen is:

Where:

A. HRV is expressed in units of micrograms per cubic meter ( µg/m³) of air;

B. unit risk is expressed in units of micrograms of the chemical or defined mixture of chemicals per cubic meter of air; and

C. additional lifetime risk is unitless.

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4717, HEALTH RISK VALUES, pt. 4717.8400

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Statutory Authority: MS s 144.12