Table 4 Studies and consultation process

1- Inscription of the project on the Master Plan

2- Preliminary studies (impact assessment, route studies, cost-benefit analysis, multicriteria analysis, etc).

3- Public debate (State, owner, local elected representatives, local companies, local residents, associations, etc).

4- Schematic and preliminary design (impact assessment, route studies, cost-benefit analysis, multicriteria analysis, etc).

5- Final draft design file (which can be sometimes modified while the public inquiry)

6-Public Inquiry

7- Public Utility Statement