The steps in the special resource study process are outlined below.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Project Scoping
Step 2. Resource Evaluation
Step 3. Draft Study Report
Step 4. Submit Study Document to NPS and DOI Leadership for Review
Step 5. Final Report Transmitted to Congress *

The Fort Ontario Special Resource Study was completed and transmitted to Congress for consideration on August 1, 2024