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• How Can I Reduce the Time Needed to Run the Nonroad Emission Factor Post-Processing Scripts?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . Very long run times are not unusual for Nonroad emission factor post-processing scripts, particularly with a large output database. To reduce script run time, we recommend doing the following: Reduce the size of your output database by choosing just the…

  • Last published: July 10, 2024

• A home sustained flooding as a result of a hurricane. Once the flood water recedes, my firm must make the necessary renovations. How do the record keeping requirements apply to an emergency renovation? 

  Emergency renovations (other than interim controls performed in response to a child with an elevated blood lead level) are exempt from the training, certification, sign posting, waste handling and containment requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule only to the extent necessary to respond to the emergency…

  • Last published: October 29, 2024

• How Do I get Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) Results for Nonroad Equipment?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . CO2e is simply the combination of the pollutants that contribute to climate change adjusted using their global warming potential. This can be done manually summing the mass of the pollutants multiplied by their global warming potential factors. These are the…

  • Last published: July 11, 2024

• How Do I Get Emission Factors or Inventory Totals for Nonroad Equipment Aggregated by the Various Categories used by MOVES?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . We have included a set of post-processing scripts that take the results of a Nonroad run and generate other output options. These scripts are all available in the MOVES graphical user interface in the Post Processing pull-down menu under “Run…

  • Last published: August 2, 2024

• Does the RRP rule apply to contractors working on homes damaged by a hurricane or other natural disaster?

  Damage from a major storm or other natural disaster could result in the need for emergency renovations. Certain requirements of the RRP Rule do not apply to emergency renovations, which are renovation activities that were not planned but result from a sudden, unexpected event that, if not immediately attended to…

  • Last published: November 14, 2024

• Are there any changes to the registration of disinfectants due to COVID-19?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. At the federal level, EPA has published guidance on amending product registrations to add claims of efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 , claims of…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Why aren’t hand sanitizers listed on List N?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. List N only includes EPA-registered surface disinfectants. Hand sanitizers, antiseptic washes and antibacterial soaps are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• How Can I Incorporate Local Data Into My MOVES-Nonroad Run?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . We recommend not modifying the internal tables of the MOVES-Nonroad model to incorporate local data, as this can lead to unintended consequences. Instead, you can apply local activity and population data by: Executing a nonroad run in Inventory mode for…

  • Last published: July 11, 2024

• What’s the difference between products that disinfect, sanitize, and clean surfaces?

  At EPA, products used to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces are registered as antimicrobial pesticides. Sanitizers and disinfectants are two types of antimicrobial pesticides. Action What does it do? Does EPA regulate the product? Cleaning Cleaning removes dirt and organic matter from surfaces using soap or detergents. EPA regulates cleaning products…

  • Last published: October 28, 2024

• Will EPA take enforcement action against companies making false claims that their disinfectants work against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Yes, EPA is authorized to take enforcement action to prevent the sale or distribution of disinfectants with false or misleading claims on…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Can N2O (nitrous oxide) Emissions be Estimated in the MOVES Nonroad Model?

  See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . Nitrous oxide (N2O) results is not an option you can select for nonroad equipment in MOVES.

  • Last published: July 10, 2024

• What is an emerging viral pathogen claim?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases defines “emerging infectious diseases/pathogens” as those “that have newly appeared in a population or…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• What is the process for EPA approval of disinfectant products related to COVID-19?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. EPA reviews and registers antimicrobial pesticides, which include disinfectants for use on pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Products expected…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Does EPA regulate companies that require cleaning services claiming to disinfect for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. No, EPA does not license companies that provide cleaning services. However, state requirements for training, certification and licenses vary widely, so check…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024

• Do I need to register disinfectant products with EPA in order to import them?

  List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 View List N, a searchable and sortable list of products for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Disinfectants like those on List N must be registered with EPA before they can be imported, sold, marketed, or distributed in the…

  • Last published: April 10, 2024