Background On Table 1

Question 1

The overall analysis was statistical in nature and utilized…meteorological observations from over ____ locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico…

Answer 1

OVER 120

Question 2

For each chemical, _____ hypothetical releases were modeled to account for the statistical variation in both release amount and atmospheric conditions. Based on this statistical sample, the ____ percentile protective action distance for each chemical and category was selected to appear in the table.

Answer 2

Thousands

90th percentile

Question 3

_____ and ____ into the atmosphere were statistically modeled based on data from the US DOT…, container types and sizes authorized for transport… physical properties of the individual materials, and atmospheric data from a historical database.

Answer 3

Release amounts and emission rates

Question 4

Spills that involve releases of approximately ____ for liquids and ___ for solids or less are considered small spills, while spills that involve greater quantities are considered large spills.

Answer 4

Approximately 208 liters (55 US gallons) for liquids and 300kg for solids (660lbs) OR LESS

Question 5

Certain chemical warfare agent small spills include releases up to ____, and large spills include releases up to ____. These agents are __________(13).

Answer 5

2kg (4.4lbs)
25kg (55 lbs)
BZ, CX, GA, GB, GD, GF, HD, HL, HN1, HN2, HN3, L, and VX

Question 6

When available, toxicological exposure guidelines were chosen from _____ or ______ emergency response guidelines, with________ values being the first choice.

Answer 6

AEGL-2 or ERPG-2

AEGL-2