* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Submit Plan of Operations to NPS
Step 2. Review plan for technical adequacy
Step 3. Release plan for public comment
Step 4. Forward public comments to applicant
Step 5. Submit NEPA document to NPS
Step 6. Release NEPA document for public comment
Step 7. Finalize NEPA document
Step 8. Issue NEPA decision document
Step 9. Issue decision on Plan of Operations approval or disapproval *