NEXTGEN TIMETABLE
| Date | Activity | Process |
|---|---|---|
| Gather and analyze preliminary data | Siting | |
| Opportunity and constraints analysis | Siting | |
| Preliminary alternative site and corridor identification | Siting | |
| Basin applies to Western for interconnection | Siting | |
| Western determines level of NEPA documentation | NEPA | |
| July 2007 | Notice of Intent published in Federal Register | NEPA |
| July/August 2007 | Public scoping period | NEPA – Public Involvement |
| Review scoping comments | NEPA | |
| Prepare and distribute draft EIS | NEPA | |
| Fall 2008 | Period for public comment on draft EIS | NEPA – Public Involvement |
| Review public comments | NEPA | |
| Prepare and distribute final EIS | NEPA | |
| Spring 2009 | Public notified of final EIS | NEPA – Public Involvement |
| Prepare Record of Decision | NEPA | |
| Summer 2009 | Decision announced to public | NEPA – Public Involvement |
| Mid-2010 | Construction of generation facility begins | Construction |
| Mid-2014 | Commercial operation of generation facility | Construction/Operation |
Last modified on June 29th, 2023