Appendix 6: Regional Cost-Benefit Analysis Datasets
Regional Cost-Benefit Analysis Datasets
Data Files
DuckDB Dataset
Download the response and survey data packaged in DuckDB format for local querying and analysis.
Download DuckDBParquet Dataset
Download the response and survey data in Parquet format for analytics workflows and columnar processing.
Download ParquetCSV Dataset
Download the response and survey data in CSV format for spreadsheets, scripts, and lightweight reuse.
Download CSVMS Access Dataset
Download the response and survey data in Microsoft Access format for users working with legacy database tools.
Download Access FileDocumentation and schema
State Geological Survey Reporting Schema
Review the field definitions and structure used to organize the state geological survey reporting data.
Open schemaQuestionnaire Schema
Review the schema for the stakeholder questionnaire used to collect responses on map use, value, and benefits.
Open schemaTable of Contents
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Study Objectives and Methodology
- Chapter 3: Stakeholder Assessment of Map Producing Agencies
- Chapter 4: Cost for Geological Mapping
- Chapter 5: Geological Mapping Program Activities — Critical Components
- Chapter 6: Benefits of Geological Mapping: Quantitative Assessment of Responses to Stakeholder Questionnaire
- Chapter 7: Geological Map Demand and Economic Estimates of Costs and Benefits
- Chapter 8: Regional Variations in Costs and Benefits of Geological Mapping
- Chapter 9: Quantitative Value Assessment from Independent EPA Data
- Chapter 10: Qualitative Assessment of Value of Geological Maps by Stakeholders
- Chapter 11: An Economic Model of General Geological Mapping Applications
- Chapter 12: Stakeholder Input about Future Geological Mapping
- Chapter 13: Lessons Learned and Suggestions for Future Analyses
- Chapter 14: Summary and Conclusions
- Appendix 1: Cost Sheet Template
- Appendix 2: Questionnaire to Stakeholders
- Appendix 3: Example Solication Letter Requesting Stakeholders to Participate in National Cost-Benefit Assessment
- Appendix 4: Summary Statistics, Outliers, and Confidence Intervals
- Appendix 5: Annual State Geological Survey Map Views
- Appendix 6: Regional Cost-Benefit Analysis Datasets
- Appendix 6a: Questionnaire Data Schema
- Appendix 6b: State Geological Survey Reporting Schema
- Appendix 7: Chapter 8 Supplemental Figures and Tables