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 (jamesharris@utah.gov) 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
- 2012-2014 303(d) Assessment Methodology (1 MB)
- Previous 303(d) Assessment Methodologies
- Prioritization of Utah’s 303(d) List for TMDL Development and Alternative Approaches (2 MB)
Public Comment
Please submit all written comments to:
James Harris (jamesharris@utah.gov)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:
- A_TMiller (76 KB)
- B_JRatner (2 MB)
- C_BShakespeare (24 KB)
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:
- Marshall Baillie (mbaillie@utah.gov)
High Frequency/ Continuous Data: (801) 536-4322 - Chris Bittner (cbittner@utah.gov)
Water Quality Standards: (801) 536-4371 - Elise Hinman (ehinman@utah.gov)
River/Stream Assessments: (385) 602-7277 - Jodi Gardberg (jgardberg@utah.gov)
Standards and Technical Services Section Manager: (801) 536-4372 - Benjamin Holcomb (bholcomb@utah.gov)
Biological Assessments: (801) 536-4373 - Toby Hooker (tobyhooker@utah.gov)
Quality Assurance Officer: (801) 536-4289 - Jeff Ostermiller (jostermiller@utah.gov)
Nutrient Assessments: (801) 536-4370 - Mark Stanger (mstanger@utah.gov)
Geospatial Information: (801) 536-4375 - Jake Vander Laan (jvander@utah.gov)
Lake and Reservoir Assessments: (801) 536-4350