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  • What is Vermiculite?

    Vermiculite is the mineralogical name given to hydrated laminar magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate that resembles mica in appearance. All vermiculite ores contain a range of other minerals that were formed along with the vermiculite in the rock. Vermiculite ores from some sources have been found to contain asbestos minerals but asbestos is…

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  • Can MOVES Report Output in Terms of Fuel Consumption?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . Although gallons of fuel consumed are not reported by MOVES, the factors used to convert total energy consumption (a MOVES reporting option) to gallons of fuel are contained in the FuelSubtype table (energy content, reported in kilojoules per gram of…

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  • How do I use MOVES at Project Scale?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . The MOVES model can estimate emissions at national, county or project scale. Project scale is useful for estimating an individual transportation project like an intersection or transit project, but it requires detailed inputs that describing the vehicle population and activity…

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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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  • How Can I Determine the Effect of Speed on Vehicle Emissions?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . MOVES can be run in either “Inventory” or “Emission Rates” mode. With Emission Rates, MOVES reports emission rates for the 16 average speed bins used by MOVES for each hour of the day and additional emission rate output that may…

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  • Does MOVES Incorporate Anticipated Improvements in VOC Emission Factors Resulting from Improved Fuel Economy?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . Changes in fuel consumption affect VOC emissions by reducing refueling vapor losses and spillage. Other emissions (such as sulfates) are also affected by fuel consumption. MOVES incorporates changes due to fuel economy requirements that were finalized as of the date…

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  • Can I use MOVES to Model Emissions from Vehicles in other Countries?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . The MOVES model was designed specifically to model the emissions from vehicles and equipment designed to meet emission standards in the United States. There are considerable challenges to adapting the MOVES framework to other nations, primarily around the need for…

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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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  • How can I run MOVES3 for the entire U.S or for an entire year?

    See More Frequent Questions about MOVES and Related Models . The most accurate national MOVES runs are done for every county and hour and then averaged together in the output, but, depending on your intended use of the results, it’s also possible to pre-aggregate the MOVES inputs to run the…

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  • What are some uses of Vermiculite?

    Vermiculite has been used in various industries for over 80 years. It is used in the construction, agricultural, horticultural and industrial markets. Examples of products that contain vermiculite include potting soil mixes, loose fill insulation, and packing material. For more information, visit the EPA webpage: Protect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated…

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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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  • What are the features available on the MOVES “Advanced Features” panel, and when would I use them?

    The MOVES graphical user interface (GUI) includes a panel for “Advanced Features,” which allows modelers to edit RunSpec inputs for preaggregation options and select input databases created by MOVES tools. The panel also includes some options that are obsolete or intended only for MOVES testing and development work. Each of…

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