Highest Attainable Use

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-013292",
  "term": "Highest Attainable Use",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Modified aquatic life, wildlife, or recreation use that is both closest to the uses specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act and attainable, based on the evaluation of the factor(s) in § 131.10(g) that preclude(s) attainment of the use and any other information or analyses that were used to evaluate attainability. There is no required highest attainable use where the State demonstrates the relevant use specified in section 101(a)(2) of the Act and sub-categories of such a use are not attainable.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 131.3 (CFR 2016)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/highest-attainable-use/"
}