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Spreadsheet Tools to Evaluate Economic Impacts (Private Sector)

  • UAAs and Variances – Private Sector (excel)(1 pg, 240 K)  These spreadsheets provide suggested information and methods to conduct an analysis of potential substantial and widespread economic and social impacts of attainment of designated uses when public sector entities must meet certain water quality standards.
  • Antidegradation – Private Sector (excel)(1 pg, 177 K)  These spreadsheets provide suggested information and methods to conduct an analysis of potential interference with an important economic and social development when public sector entities must maintain high-quality waters.