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The Public and Agency Scoping Period is September 14, 2012 until October 15, 2012. The public comment period on the scoping meeting and scoping information closed on October 15, 2012



* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Conduct external scoping
Step 2. Analysis of public comment
Step 3. Prepare draft plan/environmental document
Step 4. Public review of draft plan/environmental document *
Step 5. Analysis of public comment
Step 6. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 7. Release final plan/decision document to the public