Support Documents for the Phase III Cooling Water Intake Rule (2006)

The Phase III Cooling Water Intake rule was promulgated in 2006 and covers new offshore oil and gas extraction facilities.

Fact Sheet: Final Rule for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Phase III Facilities (pdf) (53.37 KB, June 2006, 821-F-06-007)
Summary of 2006 final rule for cooling water intakes
Technical Development Document for the Final Section 316(b) Phase III Rule - 2006 (pdf) (4.26 MB, June 2006, 821-R-06-003)
Engineering analysis of technologies & costs pertaining to regulation of cooling water intakes at new offshore oil and gas extraction facilities and other existing facilities.
Economic and Benefits Analysis for the Final Section 316(b) Phase III Existing Facilities Rule (pdf) (3.41 MB, June 1, 2006, 821-R-06-001)
Analysis of economic impacts and benefits of 2006 Cooling Water Intakes rule.
Regional Benefits Analysis for the Final Section 316(b) Phase III Existing Facilities Rule (pdf) (8.48 MB, June 2006, 821-R-04-007)
Analysis of benefits of the final Cooling Water Intakes rule for each of seven regions evaluated, and national level estimates.

Cooling Water Intakes