Benefit to cost ratio analysis is currently under way by the USACE. NorthWest Hydraulics (NHC) is currently studying the potential impacts of these alternatives on flood area, depth and duration for flood events of varying sizes. The evaluation of all four LRPs will be included in the GRR/EIS that is currently being developed. The local sponsors will inform the broader community of the progress on these efforts and provide opportunities for input at strategic intervals.

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The preliminary results will be available by the end of 2010.
The local sponsors and community are working with the USACE to point out where benefits of this alternative are under estimated, including:
If identified benefits can be increased, then 2A could become eligible as an LPP.
The next steps for the project are identifed below:
Updated 3/27/2012
| FY 12 Milestones Start Date | |
| Update GRR | Jan 2012 |
| Additional Traffic & Biological Surveys | Jan 2012 |
| Reach 4 Takings Analysis | Feb 2012 |
| 2nd Admin Draft EIS/R | Aug 2012 |
| ATR GRR/EIS | Jun 2012 |
| Hold AFB for EIS Release | Aug 2012 |
| Begin Peer Review Procurement | Aug 2012 |
| Award EIS Phase 2, 3 & 4 Options | Jun 2012 |
| GRR/EIS Public Review (EIS Phase 2) | Dec 2012 |
| Independent Peer Review | Dec 2012 |
| Revise GRR/Final Admin Draft (EIS Phase 3) | Apr 2013 |