An Overview DCC Annual Retreat February 20, 2012.

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An Overview DCC Annual Retreat February 20, 2012

December, Sussex County residents request DPH investigation into perceived elevated lung cancer rates near the Indian River area July, DPH releases findings from initial investigation lung cancer incidence rate for the area significantly elevated compared to rates for Sussex County, DE, and U.S. March, In 2008, DPH initiated the Indian River Community- Level Survey (IRCLS)- a survey- based study designed to collect risk factor data from Sussex County residents to begin answering the question of WHY lung cancer rates are elevated in the area. November, Findings from the IRCLS strongly pointed to tobacco use as the major contributing lung cancer risk factor in the Indian River area. Investigate beyond tobacco use as a risk factor for lung cancer in future research December, Sussex County residents request DPH investigation into perceived elevated lung cancer rates near the Indian River area July, DPH releases findings from initial investigation lung cancer incidence rate for the area significantly elevated compared to rates for Sussex County, DE, and U.S. March, In 2008, DPH initiated the Indian River Community- Level Survey (IRCLS)- a survey- based study designed to collect risk factor data from Sussex County residents to begin answering the question of WHY lung cancer rates are elevated in the area. November, Findings from the IRCLS strongly pointed to tobacco use as the major contributing lung cancer risk factor in the Indian River area. Investigate beyond tobacco use as a risk factor for lung cancer in future research

DPH and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Control (DNREC) in collaboration with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) plan and design the Indian River Power Plant Impact study to investigate the impact of geographic proximity to the IRPP on exposure levels of residents. October 2011 IRPP study launched. Primary purpose is to determine the impact of the Indian River Power Plant emissions on the exposures of the surrounding population of Sussex County DPH and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Control (DNREC) in collaboration with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) plan and design the Indian River Power Plant Impact study to investigate the impact of geographic proximity to the IRPP on exposure levels of residents. October 2011 IRPP study launched. Primary purpose is to determine the impact of the Indian River Power Plant emissions on the exposures of the surrounding population of Sussex County.

.. Evaluate the impacts of the IRPP operating capacity on particulate matter exposure levels of the Sussex County population. Ascertain the relative contributions of upwind sources in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia on the particulate matter exposure of the Sussex County population. Collect biological samples for dose measurements of the Sussex County population Evaluate the impacts of the IRPP operating capacity on particulate matter exposure levels of the Sussex County population. Ascertain the relative contributions of upwind sources in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia on the particulate matter exposure of the Sussex County population. Collect biological samples for dose measurements of the Sussex County population

Improved understanding of the range and magnitude of the emissions from the IRPP that affect the surrounding counties and how those emissions change depending on IRPP operating loads. Assessment of baseline exposure Recognition of time trends in exposure First step towards a larger statewide study. Improved understanding of the range and magnitude of the emissions from the IRPP that affect the surrounding counties and how those emissions change depending on IRPP operating loads. Assessment of baseline exposure Recognition of time trends in exposure First step towards a larger statewide study.

Only a snapshot of exposure Exposure  Disease Cannot reveal exposure sources or routes Influence of personal behaviors, genetics Unknown additive/synergistic effects of chemicals Will not identify who will or will not develop a disease endpoint Only a snapshot of exposure Exposure  Disease Cannot reveal exposure sources or routes Influence of personal behaviors, genetics Unknown additive/synergistic effects of chemicals Will not identify who will or will not develop a disease endpoint

Study Design? Involves two months of air monitoring plus collection of biological samples. October 2011 and October Involves two months of air monitoring plus collection of biological samples. October 2011 and October Study Area, Sample size, Recruitment, Samples (Environmental, Biological), Analyses and Results, Cost, Future directions Study Area, Sample size, Recruitment, Samples (Environmental, Biological), Analyses and Results, Cost, Future directions

Study area encompasses all residences within 5 miles of the IRPP. (Primary and secondary recruitment areas identified.)

Sample statistic calculations indicated that 32 participants with 4 days of sample collection per participant will provide a total sample size of 128 to 384. Sample size will provide sufficient power to detect a 3 µg/m 3 change in particulate matter concentration. Personalized recruitment via phone calls. No contact information was provided by the State of Delaware. Sample statistic calculations indicated that 32 participants with 4 days of sample collection per participant will provide a total sample size of 128 to 384. Sample size will provide sufficient power to detect a 3 µg/m 3 change in particulate matter concentration. Personalized recruitment via phone calls. No contact information was provided by the State of Delaware.

Environmental exposure levels will be ascertained via air samples taken in a variety of locations. Will be tested for particulate matter, metals such as selenium, arsenic, mercury, nickel and also black carbon and second hand smoke. Environmental exposure levels will be ascertained via air samples taken in a variety of locations. Will be tested for particulate matter, metals such as selenium, arsenic, mercury, nickel and also black carbon and second hand smoke.

 Hair, urine and blood. To determine the levels of metals such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the participant’s bodies. Hair, urine and blood. To determine the levels of metals such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the participant’s bodies.

Questionnaires Participant survey age weight ethnicity employment status Participant survey age weight ethnicity employment status Residence survey age of the home duration of living at the current residence type of heating/cooling system number of gas appliances Residence survey age of the home duration of living at the current residence type of heating/cooling system number of gas appliances Time-activity diary, Daily exposure questionnaire

Analysis of biological samples will be conducted by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory (DPHL). Metals (urine and blood) Volatile organic compounds (blood) Environmental samples will be analyzed at RTI. particulate matter metals such as selenium, arsenic, mercury, nickel black carbon second hand smoke Analysis of biological samples will be conducted by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory (DPHL). Metals (urine and blood) Volatile organic compounds (blood) Environmental samples will be analyzed at RTI. particulate matter metals such as selenium, arsenic, mercury, nickel black carbon second hand smoke

Phase One Preliminary results: March Full report from DNREC by March Summary of environmental results: provided in writing following the end of each monitoring season. Results of the biological measurements: provided to the participants if the DPHL analyses reports measured concentrations exceed ‘national standards’. Phase One Preliminary results: March Full report from DNREC by March Summary of environmental results: provided in writing following the end of each monitoring season. Results of the biological measurements: provided to the participants if the DPHL analyses reports measured concentrations exceed ‘national standards’.

Pilot study $300,000 Proposed State wide study less than $10 million over a five year time period. Pilot study $300,000 Proposed State wide study less than $10 million over a five year time period.

Future Directions Statewide study Monitoring and assessment based on baseline data

Thank You!