Planning initiatives is responsible for internal and external coordination of project implementation and delivery, from planning through engineering and construction to service initiation. It directs the development of project environmental documentation in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and coordinates such documents for appropriate federal and state agency approvals in conjunction with Regional Planning and Analysis staff. This branch also provides technical review oversight in the planning, design, and implementation of expansion projects and new service initiatives. This branch also reviews Development of Regional Impact (DRI) applications on behalf of the Authority.