Abbreviations

used in the DSS

AA	Annual Average concentration (µg/l)
BAT	Best Available Technology Technique
BREF	BAT Reference Document
CEA	Cost Effectiveness Analysis
CBA	Cost Benefit Analysis
CoC	Cost of Compliance: costs to meet the standards
CVM	Contingent Valuation Method
DSS	Decision Support System
EFM	Environmental fate model
EQS	Environmental Quality Standard
GIS	Geographic Information System
IPPC	Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control
MAC	Maximum Allowable Concentration (µg/l)
MC	Marginal costs
MCA	Multi Criteria Analysis
NGO	Non-governmental Governmental Organisation
NPV	Net Present Value
PAH	Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon(s)
PHS	Priority Hazardous Substance
PS	Priority Substance
RAINS	Regional Air Pollution INformation and Simulation
RBMP	River Basin Management Plan
REACH	Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemical Substances)
SCBA	Societal Cost Benefit Analysis
SEA	Socio-Economic Analysis
WFD	Water Framework Directive
WWTP	Waste Water Treatment Plant