Phase 1: Development

Propose alignments and designate study area boundary

Complete EIS as required by NEPA, and obtain agency Record of Decision

Complete licensing and permitting for lines and substations

Obtain Declaratory Order from FERC

Determine project capacity rating through WECC processes

Start preliminary engineering and design activities

Initiate engineering-procurement-construction contracts

Develop construction, operating and maintenance plan

Initiate preliminary ROW acquisition

Arrange preliminary capacity commitments

Phase 2: Financing and Construction

Arrange equity and construction financing

Finalize engineering and design

Execute engineering-procurement-construction contracts

Initiate procurement activities

Execute transmission service agreements

Complete property acquisitions, leases, easements and other ROW commitments 

Construct project

Phase 3: Operations

Declare project's commercial operation date

Secure permanent project capacity rating from WECC

Arrange permanent financing

Select and engage operations company

Execute operation & maintenance contracts

Operate and maintain project