Why PM Data Analysis by States? These are fragments that may be used somewhere in the Introduction section of the Workbook. PM Data Analysis Workbook: Design Goals Megatrends Related to PM2.5 Need for diverse knowledge PM2.5 Analysis as a Collective Learning Process Web-Based PM2.5 Analysis Community Resource Links Contact: Rudolf Husar,

PM Data Analysis Workbook: Design Goals Relevant. The WB should contain material that the State PM Data Analysts needs and omit material that they don’t need. Technically sound. The WB should be prepared and agreed upon by experienced PM analysts. Educational. The content should be presented in a manner that State PM Data Analysts can learn relevant new PM analyses. Practical. Beyond theory, the WB should contain practical advice and access to examples, tools and methods. Gateway. The core WB should be a gateway to additional on-line resources. Evolving. The WB should improve itself in time through feedback from the user and producer communities.

Megatrends Related to PM2.5 From SO2 and TSP to Ozone and Fine Particulates –Recent health and environmental effects studies implicate ozone and fine particulates as two of the most serious current air quality problems in North America. From Primary to Secondary Pollutants –Ozone as fine particles are not primary (emitted) but formed in the atmosphere from complex mixtures of precursor gases. There are no direct ways of identifying the impact of specific sources. From Short Range to Long Range Impact –The atmospheric lifetime of O3 and PM2.5 is several days, so the winds carries them over 1,000 km from their source. The result is "long-range transport" across state and international boundaries. From Command and Control to ‘Weight of Evidence” –The new AQ management style strives to include stakeholders in the policy development; encourages market-based resource allocations and applies 'weight of evidence' - to compliance management

Need for diverse knowledge Information-Rich-Knowledge-Poor State –Large quantities of PM monitoring data have been and will be collected. They need to be ‘processed’ into usable knowledge in support of effective PM management on local, regional and international scales. Need for diverse knowledge –Effective management of secondary PM2.5 on local and regional scales using participatory approaches requires more extensive detailed and deeper knowledge Resource Limitations –There is downsizing of government spending, and there is only a limited number of overworked air quality analysts that are available for PM Analysis. –Thus, the clichés to do more with less and to work smarter, not harder apply. PM Analysis Workbook (to the rescue??)

The analysis of PM2.5 is not a mature field - it will require ‘on the job learning’ by both experienced and novice analysts. As with all Learning Organizations, the PM2.5 analysis community need to have: PM2.5 Analysis as a Collective Learning Process A clear statement of goals (??? Is this it?) –The set goal is to maintain the ambient PM2.5 levels below the 15 ug/m3 annual and 65 ug/m3 daily standard at minimal cost. Effective tools and methods for PM2.5 analysis –Tools and Methods (i.e. conceptual tools): tools for data management, exploration and presentation, standardized data coding and reporting.. A strong supporting infrastructure –Facilities to store and share data and knowledge resources; methods and tools as well as a forum to exchange new ideas are needed. The Web is a suitable component of this supporting infrastructure

Web-Based PM2.5 Analysis Community The Web is a major source of information but it can also serve as a medium for communication. The Virtual PM2.5 Analysis Workgroup is a good example of self- managing group for the sharing of data, information and experiences related to PM2.5 and to create collectively the PM Analysis Workbook The PM Analysis community is encouraged to access or contribute data, methods, tools or reports and to participate in the discussions, evaluations and consensus building

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