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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 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 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

• Should applications include Outputs and Outcomes related to Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria?

  EPA cannot provide a recommendation on this question. Applicants must decide whether or not they develop outputs and outcomes based on Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria for themselves. Please see section I.F. for information on Outcomes, Outputs, and Performance Metrics which includes information on performance measurement and evaluation plans.

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outcomes over time using an adaptive management approach?

  Full Question How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outputs identified in their application over time using an adaptive management approach? Answer EPA recognizes that “adaptive management” can be an effective tool in getting the best results. Adjustments to outputs and outcomes based on the adaptive…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Could an organization in the coalition be a Project Subrecipient if there is a conflict-of-interest policy in place?

  Full Question If we develop a conflict-of-interest policy and require recusal from evaluating or prioritizing projects where a conflict arises, would this allow EJ orgs to submit projects for funding even if they are getting paid to advise on the structure and process for the re-grant program and participation in…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP?

  Full Question Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education (i.e., GLRI Measure of Progress, GLRI MOP 5.1.1 youth impacted through education and stewardship projects) with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP? Answer Projects that relate to 5.1.1 are not required to connect to another specific…

  • Last published: August 20, 2024

• How do applicants reflect the 6th year of funding on the SF424A form, as there is only room for 5 years?

  We realize this is a limitation of the form and expect applicants to provide information to the best of their ability. Applicants should also provide sufficient information in the budget narrative section of their application.

  • Last published: September 5, 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

• Can letters of support be emailed directly to EPA?

  Only materials submitted as part of the grant application submitted on Grants.gov will be considered. If supporters wish to send letters directly to EPA, they may email ( GLRI-RFA@epa.gov ). However, for them to be considered with the application, the applicant organization should be copied on those email messages with…

  • Last published: April 23, 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

• Is it better to not include letters of support from orgs given that they will ultimately be subject to have to apply in a competitive process?

  Full Question: The RFA mentions that contractors and subawards must be awarded competitively, however in our niche field and in many of these underserved communities (especially in less urban environments) there may only be 1 or 2 sub-awardees/contractors to work with at all. Should we apply with support listed from…

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• We understand that our nonprofit could not be both the regranter and the regrantee, but does the prohibition against receiving EJ grants extend to board members of our organization?

  If the board members help make decisions for the main grantee, there would be a potential conflict of interest if they were to also receive grants as subrecipients.

  • Last published: August 5, 2024