| Stages | Means | Purpose and role | Results |
| Planning approval | Press releases and public meetings | Make the public aware of and participate in the planning process | Develop a list of communications, including federal, state and local government agencies, organizations, legislators, the media and citizens |
| Letter of Intention for Environmental Impact Report | Publishing press briefings and public open days | Encourage the public to present their ideas and suggestions on specific documents and issues | Collect and respond to more than 500 public opinions on resource conservation, wilderness management, visitor use and partnerships |
| Overall management plan promulgated | Public seminars and announcements | Collect public suggestions and questions for 90 days | Publish the draft concept of alternative park management in the third notice, and issue the update notice of planning process to determine the final planning plan. |
| Publish final GMP report/EIS Report | Exchange meetings | The NPS Planning Team will provide a 30-day waiting period for a comprehensive assessment on the draft plan. | Response to substantive comments, and issue final GMP and EIS report. After 30-days’ waiting period, NPS Western Pacific Regional Director will sign decision record of the final planning. |