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Factor

Condition

Rank

Corresponding value

1

Visual impact (e.g., the landscape of the treatment plant)

High negative visual impact

L

1

Moderate negative visual impact

M

2

No visual impact

H

3

2

Public acceptance

The community is rejecting the technology

L

1

Community is indifferent towards the technology

M

2

Very strong public acceptance/support

H

3

3

Safety

The technology is associated with major accidents resulting in fatalities and/or severe injuries to onsite workers and/or local community members.

L

1

The technology is associated with minor accidents that resulted in mild injuries (i.e., that do not require the affected person’s absence from work) and are limited to onsite workers.

M

2

The technology is not associated with accidents.

H

3