This section presents EPAs estimates of costs for the meat and poultry products (MPP) industry to comply with the technology options EPA considered as the basis for the final effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) and standards. A detailed description of the cost methodology and detailed cost estimates are provided in the supplementary technical document Detailed Costing Document for the Final Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point Source Category (hereinafter referred to as the Cost Report). Costs were specifically evaluated for each type of direct discharging MPP facility, including meat, poultry, combined meat and poultry (mixed), and independent rendering facilities. EPA estimated the compliance costs for each technology option to determine potential economic impacts on the MPP industry and to weigh those costs against the benefits of the reduction in pollutants and nutrients resulting from implementation of the technology options.