Image Description of the NEPA Process
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The NEPA Process Graphic depicts an
abbreviated process in which a program such as the SVS EIS must go through from beginning to
end, step by step.
Planning and Organization Phase
- Sierra Nevada Region (SNR)
interdisciplinary team established
- Notice of Intent published in
Federal Register
- SNR team meeting for internal
scoping
- Public scoping meetings
Environmental Analysis
- Develop alternatives based on public
impact
- Analyze alternatives
- Prepare, print and release draft EIS
- Public comment meetings
Decision Phase
- Draft EIS public comments compiled
- SNR team prepares responses to
comments and final EIS
- Department of Energy/Western
releases final EIS
- Record of Decision
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