[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39392-39393]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18993]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-OW-5270-8]


Interim Economic Guidance for Water Quality Standards Workbook

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: EPA now has available Interim Economic Guidance for Water 
Quality Standards Workbook, (EPA 823-B-95-002). This interim document 
provides guidance with respect to the economic considerations 
incorporated in the water quality standards regulation affecting uses, 
variances, and the antidegradation policy.
    The purpose of this interim guidance is to assist States, Tribes 
and other affected parties in understanding the economic factors that 
may be considered and the types of tests that can be used to determine 
if a designated use can be attained, if a variance is warranted, or if 
degradation of high quality water is warranted. States may use 
alternative economic analysis from that offered in the interim 
guidance.
    EPA plans to revise this guidance from time to time based on 
experience gained in its implementation. Comments on this guidance are 
welcome at any time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rafael Stein, Economic and Statistical 
Analysis Branch, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC, 
20460. The telephone number is 202-260-5385.

FOR COPIES OF THE DOCUMENT CONTACT: Water Resource Center, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20460. The telephone number is 202-260-7786.

    Dated: June 28, 1995.
Dana D. Minerva,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. 95-18993 Filed 8-1-95; 8:45 am]
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