Methods and assumptions used in this impact analysis include the following:
Alternative A assumes the BLM continues the current interim management for the 20 eligible waterways.
Alternative B assumes that all 20 eligible waterways are recommended to Congress, and subsequently accepted, as suitable for inclusion in the NWSRs.
Alternatives C and D assume that the BLM recommends none of the eligible waterways to Congress as suitable for inclusion in the NWSRS.
Interim Management of WSRs may not be consistent with other resource values.
Designating rivers as WSRs may attract more visitors to the area, and therefore, increase resource use.