* 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 plan/environmental document
Step 6. Public review of plan/environmental document
Step 7. Analysis of public comment
Step 8. Prepare decision document
Step 9. Release decision document to the public