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An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been developed that analyzes the impacts of implementing an integrated pest management program for invasive plants. Public input was invited first in 2002 and again in 2007. Alternatives were then refined, environmental impacts were identified, and a preferred alternative was selected.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. - Define purpose and need/develop preliminary alternatives
Step 2. - Conduct public scoping
Step 3. - Refine alternatives
Step 4. - Identify environmental impacts and select preferred alternative
Step 5. - Prepare environmental assessment
Step 6. - Public review of environmental assessment
Step 7. - Analysis of public comment
Step 8. - Alternative is selected and decision document prepared
Step 9. - Public notification of decision
Step 10. - Project commences *

Public review of the EA ended on January 11, 2012. Public comments were analyzed, and Alternative 2 was selected for implementation beginning in the summer 2012.