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• How do I Create Scripts to run MOVES3 from the Command Line?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . While the easiest way to interact with MOVES3 is via its graphical user interface (GUI), it is sometimes useful to process MOVES RunSpecs in batches via the Windows command line. To this end, MOVES3 has a set of commands that…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Is There Any Documentation Available for Installing MOVES on Linux?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed for the Windows operating system and the EPA MOVES Team only tests and supports MOVES in Windows environments. However, users have reported successfully installing and running MOVES in Linux. The instructions for Running MOVES from the Windows…

  • Last published: October 23, 2024

• Can I Install MOVES on a Server so More than One User Can Access It?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . No, MOVES is not a multi-user product. MOVES is primarily intended for use on a Windows10 64-bit personal computer. In addition, we have run MOVES2014a, MOVES2014b and MOVES3 on Windows Server 2012 R2 very successfully for years as a single…

  • Last published: January 6, 2025

• Where can I download hourly emissions data from continuous monitoring?

  Hourly emissions data files are available from the Clean Air Markets Division of EPA, collected as part of 40 CFR Part 75. The download location has changed in February, 2023. The new location is https://campd.epa.gov/data/bulk-data-files . Once on this new site, use the menu (at the left) and the Keyword…

  • Last published: January 7, 2025

• Can you explain who has authority over the active mine vs the Superfund site?

  The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has regulatory authority over the active mine. EPA is the lead agency for the Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site and works in consultation with MDEQ to ensure the cleanup of the Site.

  • Last published: September 26, 2024

• How do I automate MOVES installation (for example, with Microsoft Endpoint Manager)?

  The MOVES installer typically requires user interaction to make various selections. However, if the default installation options are acceptable for your needs, the installer can be run without user interaction on the command line using the /VERYSILENT flag. If this is a first time installation you will need to create…

  • Last published: October 23, 2024

• What are the Computer Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing and Running MOVES?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed to run on a single personal computer with a Windows 10 or 11 operating system. The recommended minimum hardware for a desktop or laptop computer running MOVES are: 64-bit CPU with 4 or more cores: Intel i7…

  • Last published: December 19, 2024

• How complete are the data in the National Emissions Inventory?

  While the goal of the National Emissions Inventory (NEI) program is to include all emissions data, there are always challenges meeting this goal. The answer about completeness of coverage of sources depends on the emissions sector and pollutant. In general, the criteria air pollutants and precursors (CAPs) are expected to…

  • Last published: January 7, 2025

• Where is more information available about emissions estimation methods used by the EPA?

  For criteria air pollutants and precursors as well as for hazardous air pollutants, the methods are described in the technical support document (TSD) for the latest National Emissions Inventory (NEI) available from the main NEI page . For greenhouse gas emissions, you can find greenhouse gas inventory methods from the…

  • Last published: January 7, 2025

• Where are the NAICS/ SIC and SCC codes changes that have been implemented for the 2017NEI?

  Please refer to the NEI webpage for 2017 documentation , and follow the link for Appendix 2 - 2017 NEI Plan Code Changes. That Excel file describes anticipated changes for the SCCs and NAICS and includes a helpful read me. I'll just note in the next NEI/EIS email that SCC…

  • Last published: March 18, 2024

• Does MOVES work with the Apple Macintosh operating system (iOS)?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES is designed for the Windows operating system and EPA tests it only on Windows. We do not have the capability to adapt MOVES for iOS or test its use in an Apple environment. We expect MOVES can be used…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Are the Java Source Code and Supporting Files for Compiling MOVES Available to Users?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . EPA’s MOVES source code files and code documentation are available on GitHub . Please note that any changes to the code may affect the operation of MOVES in unintended ways. For State Implementation Plan (SIP) and conformity purposes, the only…

  • Last published: June 4, 2024

• What should I do if I’m having problems with MOVES and my computer uses non-Latin characters?
  

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES may fail to run if the operating system and MariaDB server are not both set to use UTF-8 character coding. This problem is seen most often on computers that are set to use languages other than English. MOVES does…

  • Last published: June 4, 2024

• When I Click on Produce Summary Report Following an Emission Rates Run, Why Do I Get An Error Message that says "Database Error Occurred Trying to Produce Report Header Table"?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . The Summary Reporter does not work when you choose the Emission Rate calculation in the Scale panel. It only works with the Inventory calculation selection. The emission rates that you generated are found in the RatePerDistance, RatePerProfile and RatePerVehicle tables…

  • Last published: July 10, 2024

• What Should I Do About this Warning: "Warning: A Work File Failed. Calculations will be Retried. No data has been lost."?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . This is just a warning message not an error message so there is nothing to fix. This is a internal timing issue when the MOVES worker tries to access a file and there is a lock on it. This lock…

  • Last published: July 10, 2024