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1-19 0026 H " combined judgment of the planning participants. Estimated output of the "Without Plan" was compared to the projected demands to determine the remaining needs requiring attention during the plan- ning process. The "Without Plan" provided a base from which the planning proceeded. This also enabled measurement of the outputs to be accomplished under the Recommended Plan. Development of the "Without Plan" conditions was a sizeable undertaking since it involved analyses of all functions and future conditions. In some cases, the "Without Plan" satisfied the esti- mated needs, opportunities, and requirements. In others, it pointed out major deficiencies which were considered in the plan formulation activities. Plan Formulation The results of the inventory of needs and resources were compared with the output of the "without Plan" and the residual demand used to develop alternative plans to meet the two planning objectives. Plans were prepared to emphasize the national economic development objective in one case, and to emphasize the preserva- tion or enhancement of environmental quality in another. A Recom- mended Plan was formulated utilizing elements of both the NED and EQ Plans. In many cases these elements were compatible. In other cases, however, plan elements were in conflict and adjustments or "tradeoffs" were made to come as close as possible to resolving the conflicts. These adjustments, or "tradeoffs," received little public acceptance and were openly opposed by some agencies participating in the study. To provide a guide to those dealing with the contents of this report in the future, a brief description of the