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Where can I find older NEI data (prior to 2008)?
The raw data and summaries that are still available (dating back to 1990) can be obtained from the web page https://www.epa.gov/air-emissions-inventories/pollutant-emissions-summary-files-earlier-neis . Starting with 2001 data, a more limited selection of summary files are available.
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What is the “reduced speed” near work areas? When will the speed limit return to normal?
The reduced speed near work areas on Taggart Street is 15 miles per hour. Be aware that air monitoring vans drive at 10 miles per hour and no passing is permitted. Please obey reduced speed signage to ensure safety of workers and work vehicles. Speed restrictions will continue until final…
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What hours will truck traffic be present? About how frequent and how long are wait times expected to be?
Most truck traffic on Taggart occurs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vac trucks and support vehicles will continue to use the street through overnight hours. During traffic interruptions, wait times will likely vary from 15 to 30 minutes and may occur often throughout the day.
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Are there health risks to driving through Taggart Street?
There are no anticipated health risks along Taggart Street associated with project activities. As work proceeds, to ensure worker and community safety, the Unified Command will continue to evaluate site conditions for health and safety considerations. While traffic will be able to proceed through the work areas along Taggart Street…
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Is my EPA renovator certification accepted in all states and tribal areas?
Answer: Not necessarily. Whether to accept certification from another jurisdiction is up to the individual state or tribal area. EPA cannot compel states or tribes to adopt programs identical to the Federal program or to establish reciprocity provisions. However, EPA continues to encourage states and tribes that may be considering…
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Are biogenic emissions included in the emissions trends Tier 1 data?
No, the biogenic emissions are not included in the emissions trends Tier 1 data. If needed, users can add the biogenic data either as a separate Tier, or specify its inclusion in the “Miscellaneous” Tier 1 group.
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Can I get gas at Leake Oil on Taggart Street?
No, Leake Oil is currently closed due to site activities. They have an alternate location on N. Market Street.
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My firm is certified by an authorized state. Does this certification allow my firm to work in EPA-administered jurisdictions?
No. You must apply for and receive EPA certification before offering, performing, or claiming to perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule in EPA-administered jurisdictions. Question Number: 23002-19752 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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Will air monitoring continue around Taggart Street?
Stationary and mobile air monitoring continues around the community and within the derailment site. As the excavation work is completed and remaining waste removed, air monitoring will be reduced.
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Can I walk along Taggart Street?
Pedestrians are discouraged from walking on Taggart Street for safety reasons. Heavy equipment and truck traffic are still present, and there are no sidewalks along some stretches of the street.
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If I completed renovator training in an authorized state, what do I need to do to work for an EPA certified firm in EPA-administered jurisdictions?
Answer: There are no additional requirements. To become a certified renovator or certified dust sampling technician, an individual must successfully complete the appropriate course accredited by EPA or by an EPA-authorized state or tribal program. The course completion certificate serves as proof of certification. For a list of states, tribes…
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What sources make up the Sectors or Tiers used in the emissions data summaries?
Tier 1 and Sector categories are assigned by source classification codes (SCCs) that are the most specific processes available in the NEI. The latest SCC list with the Tier 1 and Sector assignments can be downloaded from the EPA SCC website in Comma Separate Values (CSV) format.
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Where can I obtain the hourly data from Continuous Emissions Monitors (CEMs)?
The CEM emissions data are available from the EPA Clean Air Markets Program Data website.
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How many trucks are still expected throughout the day? What is in the trucks?
Up to 50-100 water, soil, and support vehicles per day are still anticipated as remaining contaminated soil and treated wastewater are shipped off-site. Also, as excavation concludes, trucks will enter the derailment site with clean soil (backfill).
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