* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Set the stage for planning - Spring 2006
Step 2. Develop Preliminary alternatives – 2006 to 2007
Step 3. Prepare and publish Draft Special Resource Study/Environmental Assessment – 2007 to 2008
Step 4. Publish Special Resource Study/ Environmental Assessment for public comment – Fall 2009
Step 5. Analyze public comments, finalize document, prepare FONSI – 2010
Step 6. Transmittal of study recommendation to Congress – Summer 2011 *