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Plan Process

Great Smoky Mountains National Park » Proposed Smokies Fee Program Changes for 2023 » Plan Process



* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Develop preliminary plan
Step 2. Civic engagement (public comment period and virtual public meeting) *
Step 3. Analysis of public comment
Step 4. Refine plan
Step 5. Release final plan/decision to the public