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.< " non'73 J(P Intrastate socioeconomic and environmental impacts will be addressed through analysis of the results of A-l and A-2 and as an interactive process with B-ll, These impacts will tend to have site-specific and state-level characteristics that will be key parameters in the regional assessment in B-ll of the alternative development strategies. Therefore, it will be essential that the site-specific and state-level analyses of these strategies be completed early enough to be incorporated into the regional analyses. Socioeconomic impact indications will be formulated by the states in concert with the General Contractor. Assumptions and decisions to use national studies (e.g" Second National Assessment). for demographic baseline conditions will be worked out by the states with the General Contractor. Environmental impact parameters and level of detail will be developed to be consistent with the regional impact assessment in B-4. Element tasks will include: Water Resources and Demands A-3.1 In cooperation with the USGS and the General Contractor, compile available data and describe the geologic structure, hydrology, and characteristics of the High Plains portion within the state, including information on recharge, natural discharge, movement of ground~later, quality, interrelationships among aquifers, etc, A-3.2 In cooperation with the USGS and General Contractor, and with inputs from Elements A-I and A-2, divide the High Plains area within the state into subregions, consistent with subregions of adjoining states, which can be analyzed more or less discretely, based on geologic, hydrologic, and economic considerations. A-3.3 In cooperation with the USGS, compile available data, and describe and quantify to the extent possible, the groundwater resources remaining in the Ogallala Aquifer within the state, including quality problems resulting from the point, nonpoint, and natural sources, for each subregion, A-3.4 Compile available data and describe and quantify, to the extent possible, existing and potential intra- state sources of water supply--surface, ground reclaimed--for use within the High Plains other than the Ogallala Aquifer by subregions; describe any existing legal, regulatory, or other institutional constraints in development and use of such other sources.