Plan Process

The following process will be followed prior to construction:

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. - Define purpose and need/develop preliminary alternatives
Step 2. - Conduct public meetings
Step 3. - Refine alternatives *
Step 4. - Identify environmental impacts and select preferred alternative
Step 5. - Prepare draft plan/environmental document
Step 6. - Public review of draft plan/environmental document
Step 7. - Analysis of public comment
Step 8. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 9. - Release final plan/decision document to the public