Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288:reg:10:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 10/11)
Character Range: 2261753–2265624

scenarios have been calculated directly on the basis of the assumptions outlined in this document.
HIL Scenario            HIL (mg/kg)                      Percentage Contribution from Exposure Pathways
Ingestion of Soil/Dust  Ingestion of Home-grown Produce  Dermal Absorption of Soil/Dust                  Inhalation (dust)
Residential A           10                               99                                              --                 1  <1
Residential B           30                               95                                              --                 5  <1
Recreational C          13                               97                                              --                 3  <1
Commercial D            180                              93                                              --                 7  <1

-- Pathway not included in derivation of HIL
It is noted that the analysis of methyl mercury in soil can be difficult and hence the reliability/quality of the data collected should be considered in any assessment of methyl mercury.

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