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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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Does the Fee Rule for Abatement and RRP Programs apply nationwide?
Answer: The rule applies only in those states and tribes without their own authorized lead programs. Currently, EPA implements the Lead-based Paint Activities program in 11 states and the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule in 36 states. Question Number: 23002-33305 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions…
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Who is affected by the Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?
The Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and RRP Programs establishes fees that will be charged for training programs seeking accreditation, for firms engaged in renovations seeking certification and for individuals (for example, risk assessors) or firms engaged in lead-based paint activities that govern lead abatement, inspection and risk assessment activities…
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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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Where can I get more information on the Fee Rule for Lead Abatement and Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Programs?
Answer: You can find fee rule information at Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules . You can also contact the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD . Question Number: 23002-33298 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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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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Why have the fees for Lead-Based Paint Activities program decreased since they were first implemented in 1999?
Since 1999, EPA has made substantial changes in the way it administers its accreditation and certification program. The transition to the automated federal Lead-based Paint Program (FLPP) database and the associated centralized data processing has resulted in lower overall costs of the Lead-Based Paint Activities program . Question Number: 23002-33300…
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How many trucks are still expected throughout the day? What is in the trucks?
Up to 50-100 water, soil, and support vehicles per day are still anticipated as remaining contaminated soil and treated wastewater are shipped off-site. Also, as excavation concludes, trucks will enter the derailment site with clean soil (backfill).
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Are street sweeping and road wetting still taking place?
Yes, street sweeping and road wetting on Taggart Street will continue on the roads surrounding the derailment site. Street sweepers and water trucks move slowly, so please exercise caution if you are behind either of these vehicles.
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There is mud on my car from driving on Taggart Street. Is this contaminated?
No, all site vehicles are washed and cleaned before leaving the operational areas. Vehicles carrying contaminated soil are tightly covered and checked before entering Taggart. Street sweepers clean dust and residual dirt from the surrounding roads, so any mud would not be from contaminated areas.
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What costs does EPA incur that must be recovered by the fees under the Fee Rule for Abatement and RRP Programs?
Answer: The fees recover EPA's costs for processing applications, enforcing program requirements, and administrative activities such as maintenance of the central database and administering certification examinations. Question Number: 23002-33303 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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