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7.8 to 10.6
How much gasoline is expected to increase (in cents per gallon) with new regulations in the next few years.^a. 20.5
Amount of air pollutants (in tons per day) that will be reduced by California's small engine regulations in 2010.^b. 25
Average hour usage per year of a standard walk-behind lawn mower.^c. $3.5 million
Estimated rental revenue per location of major rental centers in 2000.^d. $2.7 million
Estimated revenue per location of regional rental centers. $800,000
Estimated revenue per location of independent rental centers. 240,000
Number of workers the construction industry needs per year.^e. 8
Percentage of workers in construction and maintenance enrolled in registered formal training. 4
How often a personal property theft occurs (in seconds).^f. 2
Percentage of the total value of construction job. Sources:
a. Energy Department;
b. EPA;
c. Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
d. Manfredi & Associates;
e. National Center for Construction Education and Research;
f. FBI