Glossary L

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A Loose Housing is Facilities that allow cattle access to a large, open bedded area for resting (also known as free housing).

lotic waters are flowing waters, as in streams and rivers.

A Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) is a vehicle meeting the low-emission vehicle standards.

Low-carbon transportation refers to transportation systems and methods that emit significantly lower levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) compared to conventional petroleum-based transportation. This concept is a crucial part of broader efforts to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions from one of the most significant contributing sectors — the transportation industry.

low-emission vehicles are vehicles which emit little Air Pollution compared to conventional internal Combustion engines.

A Low-flow plumbing is Plumbing equipment that uses less water than was considered standard prior to January 1, 1994 (NAPHCC, 1992).

A Low-flow showerhead is a showerhead that requires 2.5 gallons of water per minute or less, as compared to the 4.5 gallons of water required by most older standard showerheads.

A Low-flush toilet is a toilet that requires 1.6 gallons of water per flush or less, as compared to the 3.5-5 gallons of water required to flush most older standard toilets.

A low-impact camping is camping that does not damage or change the land, where campers leave no sign that they were on the

A Low-Slope Roof is a roof surface with a maximum slope of 2 inches "rise" for 12 inches "run" as defined in American Society for Testing and Materials Standard E 1918-97. ENERGY STAR low-slope products have a

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