* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Define purpose and need/develop preliminary alternatives
Step 2. Identify resources of concern and refine alternatives based on those concerns
Step 3. Public Scoping - seek input and analyze comments
Step 4. Prepare Environmental Document and Conduct Consultation
Step 5. Finalize Designs and Prepare Decision Document
Step 6. Release final plan/decision document to the public *