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1. 2 (See Above) 1 (See Above) Objection Process (36 CFR 218) For Non-HFRA Projects • Published in newspaper of record • Posted on Web w/in 4 calendar days • Includes NOA in Federal Register for DEIS Development of EA or DEIS Legal Notice for Comment 30-day comment period for EA; minimum 45-day for EIS Complete EA or FEIS Objectors must have provided specific written comments. Issues raised in objection must be based on previous comments unless they are based on new information that arose after the opportunity to comment. Make EA or FEIS, and draft decision document available to those who have requested or are eligible to object DRAFT Legal Notice of “Opportunity to Object” Published in Newspaper of Record • Published in newspaper of record • Posted on Web w/in 4 calendar days 45 Days 1. Project may be implemented immediately after decision is signed. 2. If no objection is filed implementation may occur on, but not before the 5th business day following the end of the objection-filing period. Response must be written – Need not be point to point response. Objection(s) Filed No Objection Filed 45 Days – may be extended by Reviewing Officer for up to 30 days Resolution meeting(s) with Objector(s) Response to Objection Project Implementation No legal notice necessary Decision can be signed as soon as written objection response is made DN/FONSI or ROD Issued

2. 2 (See Above) 1 (See Above) Objection Process (36 CFR 218) For HFRA Projects Development of EA or DEIS • Includes NOA in Federal Register and minimum 45-day comment period for DEIS Public comment opportunity consistent with NEPA Complete EA or FEIS Objectors must have provided specific written comments. Issues raised in objection must be based on previous comments unless they are based on new information that arose after the opportunity to comment. DRAFT Make EA or FEIS, and draft decision document available to those who have requested or are eligible to object Legal Notice of “Opportunity to Object” Published in Newspaper of Record • Published in newspaper of record • Posted on Web w/in 4 calendar days 30 Days 1. Project may be implemented immediately after decision is signed. 2. If no objection is filed implementation may occur on, but not before the 5th business day following the end of the objection-filing period. Response must be written – Need not be point to point response. Objection(s) Filed No Objection Filed Resolution meeting(s) with Objector(s) 30 Days Response to Objection Project Implementation No legal notice necessary Decision can be signed as soon as written objection response is made DN/FONSI or ROD Issued *