Your Input is Important to a Successful State Designated Use Revision

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The state identifies

the past and
current use of the
waterbody, the
problem limiting
attainment of the
use, and the actions
that would result in
attaining the use.

Collaborate with
the state, such as
participating in a
workgroup or
survey.

Provide informa-
tion and data on
current or past
uses of the
waterbody.

Ask why the state
believes the use
cannot be
attained.

The state
determines the

highest
attainable use
(HAU) and
documents
findings in a use
attainability
analysis (UAA).

The state
proposes the
HAU as the new
designated use.

The state holds
public hearings
and requests
public input.

The state adopts
the revised use
after considering
public input.

The state submits
the revised use and

supporting
documentation to
EPA for review.

The revised use is

CWA-effective
upon EPA approval.

The state holds
a public hearing
to review WQS,
including
designated
uses, at least
once every
three years.

DESIGNATED USE REVISION PROCESS

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OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE YOUR INPUT

Continue to

provide
site-specific
infomation on:

-stressors to the
waterbody and
its sources;

-actions that
can minimize

the stressors;

-information to
identify the
HAU.

Review the draft
UAA and use
revision.

Provide comments
and ask how the
state will use your
feedback.

Participate in
public hearings.

Read the final
UAA, the
revised use,

and the
response to
comments
document.

Ask that
waterbody
monitoring
results be
made publicly
available so
that you can
track water
quality.

Participate in
opportunities for
formal public
input, including
public hearings.

Provide feedback
and suggestions
for improving
water quality.

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For more information on designated use revisions

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