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* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Define purpose and need/develop preliminary alternatives
Step 2. Conduct external scoping
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 *
Upon completion of the NEPA process, the NPS Regional Director may issue a non-transferable ROW Permit for a period not to exceed ten (10) years if the Regional Director finds that the application meets the conditions of approval set forth under applicable law and policy.