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2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology

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Methodology Updates

June 10, 2016

Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2016 Draft Integrated Report for the most current assessment methods.

Public Comment Period: March Draft for 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology

Closed: March 11, 2015 — April 12, 2015

The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is pleased to announce that the March Draft for the 2016 Integrated Report (IR) is open a public comment period from March 11 – April 12, 2015. During this time we are seeking input on the

  • 2016 Draft 303(d) assessment methodology that will be used to determine the support of designated beneficial uses of surface waters of the state for the 2016 IR; and,
  • 2016 IR Credible Data Requirements for DWQ’s Call for Data (which closed December 31, 2014).

If you have any comments, please submit them to James Harris by the close of business on April 12, 2015.

2016 Draft 303(d) Methodology

303 (d) Assessment Methodology

This document (2 MB) contains the following information:

  • A Cover Letter
  • The methodology for making 303d Assessments
  • Appendix 1: A summary of changes DWQ made after the public comment period. (This will be completed when DWQ releases the final 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology)
  • Appendix 2: Public comments DWQ received from the draft public comment period. (This will be completed when DWQ releases the final 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology
  • Appendix 3: DWQ’s response to the comments received during the public comment period. (This will be completed when DWQ releases the final 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology)
  • Appendix 4: 2016 IR Credible Data Requirements
  • Appendix 5: Contains extra details on DWQ’s process for summarizing multiple parameter assessments at one monitoring location site to one assessment at the Assessment Unit level
  • Appendix 6: Contains extra details on DWQ’s process for de-listing previously impaired water bodies.
  • Appendix 7: Category 4B Submission Policies and Procedures
  • Appendix 8: 2014 IR TMDL Prioritization Process
  • Appendix 9: Contains details on DWQ’s process for applying Best Professional Judgment

Supplemental Information

Public Comment

Please submit all written comments to:

James Harris
Utah Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 144870
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870
Or via Email to jamesharris@utah.gov

Below is the list of individual comments received on the March 2015 draft 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology public comment period from March 11, 2015 through April 12, 2015:

See DWQ’s Response to Comments on the Draft 2016 303(d) Assessment Methodology (23 KB).

Contacts

If you have questions about the Integrated Report please contact the following: