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How do the different parts of particulate matter (PM) fit together?
The various parts of PM in the NEI are related as follows. PM10-FIL > PM25-FIL because PM10-FIL includes PM25-FIL PM25-PRI = PM25-FIL + PM-CON This equation only applies at the process level. Because some sources only can report PM2.5 (due to test method differences), this equation does not apply to…
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How does PM2.5 relate to PM species such as EC, OC, SO4, NO3, PMFINE, and DIESEL-PM25?
Primary PM2.5 estimates are speciated into the five PM species in the NEI: elemental (black) carbon (EC), organic carbon (OC), nitrate (NO3), sulfate (SO4), and the remainder of PM25-PRI (PMFINE). Diesel engine PM25-PRI and PM10 emissions are also labeled as DIESEL-PM25 and DIESEL-PM10 for mobile source diesel engines. For all…
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I have a for-profit business where I purchase residential properties and renovate them. Is this type of renovation work on pre-1978 properties covered by the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule?
Yes. Individuals who buy, renovate and sell pre-1978 residential properties for a profit (i.e., house flippers) or lease pre-1978 residential properties (i.e., landlords), and do the renovation work themselves, are performing renovations for compensation and are therefore subject to all requirements under the RRP Rule . You must be a…
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My local community has formed a “Long Term Recovery Committee”. The committee gathers donations and provides assistance to families via volunteer work crews and/or contracted skilled labor. Are these efforts subject to the RRP Rule?
My local community has formed a “Long Term Recovery Committee” to assist in the rebuilding and recovery efforts following a natural disaster. The committee, which is a coalition of member agencies from the faith community, nonprofit agencies, government programs, businesses and individual donors, gathers monetary and material donations and provides…
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What is included in the emissions “Tiers”?
The Tiers are assigned by a Source Classification Code (SCC), which has the most detail about the emissions processes that generate the emissions. The full list of SCCs, their associated Tiers, and the SCC descriptions is available online at https://ofmpub.epa.gov/sccwebservices/sccsearch/ .
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Is work done by friends, a brother-in-law or volunteers covered by the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule if no one is compensated?
No. The RRP Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, State and local government agencies, and non-profits; and…
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When repainting rental housing, if the landlord supplies the paint and materials, and the tenant does the labor without receiving money, credit toward rent, or other compensation, does the RRP Rule apply?
No. The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule only applies to renovations performed for compensation. Question Number: 23002-23856 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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What does an annual emissions value in the NEI represent (one year or multiple years)?
The NEI provides total annual emissions for a single year.
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What is EPA’s response to inaccurate claims about its use of ASPECT?
The characterizations of EPA’s ASPECT response in East Palestine are false. More information can be found about ASPECT’s response in the . EPA Region 5 requested ASPECT to fly to East Palestine late in the day on February 5, 2023. As soon as the request was made, the aircraft was…
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What is being tested for in EPA’s air testing program?
Seventy-five different chemicals are tested for on the derailment site and around East Palestine. The air monitoring and sampling network includes 9 monitoring stations, 8 sampling stations, a MINICAM van, and the PTR-MS laboratory vans.
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How will the RRP Rule affect the work of non-profit or not-for-profit groups? Will the rule apply, for example, to church groups who, as part of their missionary work, are making improvements for low-income residents?
The Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule applies to renovations performed for compensation. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, State and local government agencies…
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If a renovator is only reimbursed for materials, would that be considered compensation?
No. Compensation includes pay for work performed, such as that paid to contractors and subcontractors; wages, such as those paid to employees of contractors, building owners, property management companies, child-occupied facility operators, State and local government agencies, and non-profits; and rent for target housing or public or commercial building space…
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My non-profit home repair organization performs renovations using mostly volunteers. We do some painting and scraping but we do mostly roof repair and interior work (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.). Is my organization’s work covered by the RRP Rule?
My non-profit home repair organization performs renovations using mostly volunteers. We do some painting and scraping but we do mostly roof repair and interior work (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.). Obviously, we want to be in compliance with the law and we want our volunteers, staff and homeowners to be safe. Equally…
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What are the units of NEI emissions data?
NEI emissions values represent total annual emissions for the inventory reporting year. Criteria air pollutants and precursors (CAPs) are reported in short tons per year , and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are reported in lbs per year .
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What is the definition of VOC?
There is a regulatory definition of VOC. It is found in 40 CFR 51.100. CFR - code of federal regulations. The definition relates to the intent and requirements of the Clean Air Act. Excerpt from “Volatile Organic Compounds” Definition per 40 CFR Part 51.100(s): " Volatile organic compounds (VOC) means…
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