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Assessing the Silica (Frac) Sand Mining Environmental …

associated with silica "frac" sand mining operations are of equal concern for all ... effects of the mining industry. 333 JOURNAL OF PUBLIC LAW & POLICY Vol. 35.2 A. Silica (Frac) Sand and the Mining Process Silica sand, which …

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Sand mining surges in Wisconsin

This western Wisconsin community is in the midst of a land rush — call it a sand rush — fueled by exploding nationwide demand for fine silica sand used in hydraulic fracturing of oil and natural gas. At least 16 frac sand mines and processing facilities are operating, and an additional 25 sites are proposed, in a diagonal swath stretching across …

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Frac Sand Facilities and Their Potential Effects on the

Up until the end of the oil and gas boom in 2014, much of the sand used in the Permian Basin for hydraulic fracturing was sourced from upper Midwest of the United States. Because of substantial cost savings, producers in the Permian Basin began using local sand resources, creating an associated boom in local frac-sand mining in the …

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Residents Seek Answers About Health Risks Near Frac Sand …

Researchers and citizens have become concerned in recent years about the health effects because fracking, and the frac sand mining that helps drive it, only …

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Effect of public perceptions on support/opposition of frac sand mining

As an extractive industry, frac sand (industrial sand, non-metallic sand) mining has drawn similar controversies and conflicts in host communities (Pearson, 2013, Pearson, 2016, Pearson, 2017). In this exploratory study, I examined public perceptions of frac sand mining by using community acceptance of the industry to determine levels of ...

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CPH studies health effects of frac sand mining

Breadcrumb. Home; News; CPH studies health effects of frac sand mining. Published on August 27, 2014. The state of Iowa finds itself at the forefront of the debate on hydraulic fracturing, the controversial process of extracting oil and natural gas embedded in shale rock and limestone.

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Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin: Understanding …

frac sand operations, including mines, processing plants, and railroad transload facilities, had doubled, with estimates of 107 sites active or in development, quickly making Wisconsin the nation's largest pro-ducer of frac sand (Prengaman 2012b). In contrast to traditional sand mining, frac sand mining occurs on a much larger scale, with mines

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What is frac sand? | American Geosciences Institute

Frac sand is a type of sand with small, uniform particles. It is injected into the rock formation along with the water used to fracture the rock in the process known as hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"). The sand is used to prop open the fractures that are created. Because the particles are uniform, fluids like water, oil, and gas are able to flow through …

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Silica sand mining | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

The potential air pollutants of most concern from frac sand mining are airborne particles, including particles less than 10 ... for respirable crystalline silica of the particle size smaller than 4 microns to assess the potential for human health effects. This is an evolving field, and there are no generally accepted ambient monitoring method ...

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Frac Sand Boom: South Dakota Is Latest State to Try to …

Frac sand mining releases into the air tiny dust particles invisible to the naked eye and sized at 4 microns or smaller. If inhaled, these jagged crystals can enter the bloodstream or lungs and ...

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The Complete Frac Sand Production Process | Pontotoc

The first step in the frac sand mining process for industrial providers is to remove all vegetation from wells and drill sites. Most frac sand mines are located in remote areas, so tree and vegetation removal should be done before drilling. ... Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Google Webfont Settings: Click to enable/disable ...

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Frac sand mining back on the rise in Wisconsin

According to Wisconsin Public Radio, the company reported a 41% increase in sales of northern white sand during the third quarter of 2022. Recently, he company's sales double year after year. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission offered a clarifying view into why frac sand mining in Wisconsin is on a momentary …

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Social Impacts of Industrial Silica Sand (Frac Sand) Mining: …

The "social" impact of sand-mining operations, including their impact on land use, scenic beauty, and property values, can be a sensitive topic. Emotion and opinion, rather than technical facts and scientific data, tend to dominate the discussion.

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The effect of increased demand for frac sand in LaSalle …

The continued demand, and related economic benefits, of mining frac sand, however, has resulted in a nearby municipality annexing the areas of the proposed second and third new mines, thus skirting the County-wide moratorium, but not without additional controversy.

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Communities At Risk: Frac Sand Mining in the Upper …

It is local communities impacted by frac sand mining who have the most at stake and should be at the center of decision-making about the future of frac sand mining. Any recommendations must include broad representation of those most directly affected. We offer here a quantitative analysis of the impacts of the frac sand mining infrastructure. …

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What is Frac Sand? And how is it used in …

A Quick Overview of Frac Sand Mining While quartz frac sand is naturally occurring, it must be processed to optimize performance. Frac Sand Mining Step 1. Sand is mined from the ground. Frac Sand Mining Step …

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Hydraulic Fracturing | U.S. Geological Survey

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is the process of injecting water, sand, and/or chemicals into a well to break up underground bedrock to free up oil or gas reserves. The USGS monitors the environmental impact of this practice across the country, from potential earthquakes to degraded groundwater quality.

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Fracking 101

Sand is the fracking industry's favored proppant, with high-purity quartz—known as "frac sand"—prized the most for its round shape, uniform size, and crush resistance.

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Environmental Impacts of Industrial Silica Sand (Frac …

benefits of frac sand mining as they pertain to air quality, water quantity, water quality, and reclaiming mines after mining is completed. In Part 2, the authors …

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Wisconsin residents seek answers about health risks near Iowa sand …

Researchers and citizens have become concerned in recent years about the health effects because fracking, and the frac sand mining that helps drive it, appeared on the national stage only in the ...

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Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin: Understanding Emerging …

The unprecedented growth of frac sand mining, however, has raised new social and environmental concerns, becoming the target of grassroots organizing. This article reports on ongoing ethnographic research focused on frac sand conflicts, providing an overview of the main areas of contention, the trajectory of community organizing, and …

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Sand mines, like ag, can affect groundwater, study shows

A recent Chippewa County study of the effects of frac sand mining and agriculture on surface and groundwater was completed with the cooperation of the Barron-based office of Superior Silica Sands. Sources cited by the company and Wisconsin Public Radio drew varying conclusions about the study data and emphasized different aspects …

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Frac sand in the United States: a geological and industry …

A new mineral rush is underway in the upper Midwest of the United States, especially in Wisconsin and Minnesota, for deposits of high-quality frac sand that the mining industry calls "Northern White" sand or "Ottawa" sand. Frac sand is a specialized type of sand that is added to fracking fluids that are injected into unconventional oil and …

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Frac Sand Facilities and Their Potential Effects on the

Because of substantial cost savings, producers in the Permian Basin began using local sand resources, creating an associated boom in local frac-sand mining in …

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Silica Sand Mining EIS Meeting

Frac sand for use in the petroleum industry has been produced in Wisconsin for over 40 years. However, the demand for frac sand has increased exponentially in the past two to three years. Wisconsin has approximately 60 mining operations involved in extraction of frac sand and approximately 30 processing facilities operating or under …

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From Farmland to Frac Sand | Civil Eats

LaSalle County, with seven frac sand mines, is the country's unofficial frac sand capital. While Texas is home to the most sand and gravel mining by volume in the nation, Wisconsin and Illinois are close behind, and the sand from this region is considered higher quality for fracking, because of its uniform size and shape. Since the sandstone ...

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Overview of Frac Sand Mining

Hydraulic fracturing involves high pressure injection of water with sand to fracture the rock allowing oil/gas to flow more freely to a well. Frac Sand. Frac sand is naturally occurring high purity quartz (>99%) sand (0.1 to …

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Overview of Frac Sand Mining

Frac Sand. Frac sand is naturally occurring high purity quartz (>99%) sand (0.1 to 2.0 mm fraction) that must meet rigorous industry specifications. Within the industry, the sand is referred to as "Northern …

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Looking Closely at Fracking in Rural Wisconsin – SAPIENS

Frac sand mining disturbs once-quiet rural towns with blasting, truck traffic, and industrial activity. It generates new environmental health risks, and some residents worry they are being exposed to microscopic particles of airborne silica dust that cause silicosis, an often fatal lung disease.

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Effect of Pb(II) on hydraulic behavior and microstructure

This results in more intricate flow paths, enhancing adsorption and ion exchange effects, ultimately reducing hydraulic conductivity and improving the barrier's …

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Permitting Aggregate Mines in Michigan Poses Very Serious …

Permitting of non-metallic mines (such as frac sand mines) in Michigan varies significantly across municipalities. This two-part series discusses the terms of these permitting processes, with examples of how activists and residents have used this framework to fight infrastructure permitting. ... Voices from the Frontlines of Frac Sand …

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Frac Sand: Demand, Regulations and Innovations | SCS …

Mining companies extract frac sand, also known as industrial sand or silica sand, by locating and mining sand deposits rich in silica suitable for hydraulic fracturing. Frac sand is a vital component in the oil and natural gas extraction industry, as it props open underground fissures created during extraction, facilitating the release of ...

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As Ghana pushes mining in forests, a cautionary tale from a …

Small-scale miners add mercury to the slurry of sand and soil they dig up. Mercury binds with the gold. Heating the amalgam expels toxic mercury vapors, leaving …

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