* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Conduct external scoping
Step 2. Review comments and define fundamental resource values
Step 3. Conduct external scoping
Step 4. Refine alternatives
Step 5. Identify environmental impacts and select preferred alternative
Step 6. Prepare draft plan/environmental document
Step 7. Public review of draft plan/environmental document *
Step 8. Analysis of public comment
Step 9. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 10. Release final plan/decision document to the public