The RRPLAN model is a part of a larger program specified for the Office of Recycled Materials in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-580). This legislation directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through NBS, to hold public hearings and publish guidelines for the development of specifications. These specifications are needed for the classification of materials which can be recovered from wastes now destined for disposal. One of the goals of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as it relates to this project, is to provide a framework for fostering the advances required to promote a more efficient mix of economic and environmental factors associated with the disposal and subsequent recovery and/or reuse of resources contained in municipal solid waste. The RRPLAN model addresses this goal by providing a methodology for the economic assessment of current and potential technologies, market potentials, and institutional barriers to resource conservation and recovery. The model is designed for use by both the public and private sectors in seeking to analyze the economic issues associated with alternative solid waste management programs. This report is designed as a technical reference document for setting up and maintaining the RRPLAN model. The authors would like to express their gratitude to the many individuals whose cooperation helped them as model builders to better understand the needs of the intended users of the RRPLAN model. Appreciation is extended to Ms. Rosalie T. Matthews, Office of Recycled Materials, for her assistance, insight and many helpful comments throughout the course of this effort. Special appreciation is extended to Mssrs. Roy M. Allison and William G. Hall, Center for Applied Mathematics, for their extensive comments and editorial assistance which made the timely completion of this study possible. Special appreciation is also extended to Dr. Harvey Yakowitz, Office of Recycled Materials, whose stimulating discussions provided guidance and encouragement throughout this effort.
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