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Coordinating and Managing the
Environmental Impact Analysis Processes
9.1 Introduction
Environmental impact analysis is not conducted in isolation but must
becoordinated with other activities in order to meet the stated purpose and
need. Following environmental analysis, including the selection of an alter-
native, the proposed action proceeds to detailed development that requires
engineering (or policy formulation) details and environmental approvals.
Acknowledging the need for these details and integrating them into the
environmental analysis at an early stage in the process expedites the pro-
cess and ensures succe