• Submittal completeness determination
  • by department or agency board
• Prioritization
• Public Comment Period(s)
• Hearing(s) - if necessary
• Agency Consultation
• Alternative protection analysis
  • e.g. other state "tools" that could provide the desired use protection
• Review and Recommendation
  • by agency, board, or other
• Timeframe or deadlines
• Final deterimation or designation