Assessment of US EPA Cost-Benefit Analysis of Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria

Client: Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Location: Statewide, Florida

Summary:

Cardno ENTRIX developed comments for clients about the reliability and adequacy of the EPA cost-benefit analysis. Cardno ENTRIX reviewed the EPA compliance cost estimates and critiqued the EPA assessment of benefits of water quality improvements. Cardno ENTRIX assessed the compliance with federal guidelines for conducting cost-benefit analysis and developed recommendations for improving the assessment cost and benefits.