Chapter II - Review of Wildlife EIS Process 



learning curve and to expect any future similar projects to be completed 

 in a shorter timeframe. Experience with how to conduct a programmatic 

 analysis and how to present the findings should help. Based on our 

 observations, we offer the following for department consideration: 



hnplement a management structure which provides the EIS staff 

 with sufficient authority to complete its work. 



If an EIS Team and Steering Committee are used, clearly define the 

 roles and authority of each. 



EstabUsh a well-defined "purpose and need" statement for the 

 project. 



Schedule progress reports to upper management which would allow 

 the team to receive more frequent management guidance and 

 encouragement. 



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