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Report: Total Maximum Daily Load Program Needs Better Data and Measures to Demonstrate Environmental Results

Report #2007-P-00036September 19, 2007

What Was Found

EPA does not have comprehensive information on the outcomes of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) program nationwide, nor national data on TMDL implementation activities.

Report Materials

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