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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…

  • Last published: July 10, 2024

• 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…

  • Last published: August 2, 2024

• 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…

  • Last published: October 23, 2024

• How do I contact EPA about lead concerns in my area?

  Answer: You may call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD(5323) or visit our Contact Us about Lead page . You can also report violations online . Question Number: 23002-33312 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: October 31, 2024

• 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…

  • Last published: July 10, 2024

• 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…

  • Last published: October 10, 2024

• If a company has several legal entities, does each entity have to become a certified firm?

  Answer: Yes, if the corporate structure is such that the parent company is not liable for actions of the separate legal entities. Question Number: 23002-18225 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• My non-profit organization applies for and receives grants to renovate older homes. We do not perform the renovations ourselves, we hire renovation contractors to perform them on our behalf. Must my non-profit organization become an RRP-certified firm?

  Answer: Yes, even though your organization's employees do not actually perform the renovation activities, your organization must be an RRP-certified renovation firm because your organization, through the grant process, is offering to perform renovations for compensation, i.e., the grant. Question Number: 23002-19775 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• I am a facilities manager for a church with daycare and preschool programs. I recently became a certified renovator. If my staff and I do our own painting and remodeling work, do we need to be a certified firm?

  Answer: Yes, if you perform, offer, or claim to perform renovations in a portion of the building that is a child-occupied facility. The RRP Rule defines a child-occupied facility as a building, or portion of a building, constructed prior to 1978, visited regularly by the same child, under 6 years…

  • Last published: November 14, 2024

• If the demolition, cleanup, and cleaning verification portion of a renovation project is performed under the direction of a certified renovator using trained workers, can uncertified workers complete the job if further disturbance of paint will not occur?

  If the demolition, cleanup, and cleaning verification portion of a renovation project is performed under the direction of a certified renovator using trained workers, can uncertified workers complete the job if further disturbances of painted surfaces will not occur? For example, a certified firm establishes containment and removes wall and…

  • Last published: November 19, 2024

• Must maintenance workers at kindergartens and elementary schools become certified renovators if they perform renovations covered by the RRP Rule? Are the schools or school systems then required to become certified renovation firms?

  On or after April 22, 2010, all renovations covered by the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule must be directed by certified renovators and must be performed by certified renovators or individuals trained by a certified renovator. The RRP rule requires any firm, including a local government agency that…

  • Last published: November 19, 2024

• What can I do to protect my family from lead contamination that was found in my neighborhood?

  If environmental exposure to lead is suspected, you should contact your local or state environmental office to determine if there are known or suspected sources of lead in the area. If there are known or suspected sources of lead, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following…

  • Last published: November 26, 2024

• 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…

  • Last published: December 19, 2024

• Can contractors submit their application to EPA before they complete required training, or must the application be submitted after the training is complete? Is proof of training required by the EPA in order for the contractor's application to be approved?

  Answer: The firm certification process does not include the submission of renovator training credentials, so a firm can apply for certification before completing required training. As part of the application, the firm is required to certify it will comply with the requirements of the RRP Rule, including ensuring that all…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024

• My firm acts as a general contractor - we subcontract the entire renovation job to other companies rather than using our own employees. Under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, does my firm need to have a certified renovator at the job site?

  Answer: Not necessarily. All firms performing renovations, including general contractors, must ensure that all individuals performing renovation activities on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator. A firm acting as a general contractor may satisfy this requirement by hiring another certified…

  • Last published: November 5, 2024