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The session provided updates and clarifications regarding the NEPA checklist and post-kickoff documentation submission procedures. Presenters detailed the requirements for compiling and submitting project documentation, including GIS mapping and EHP questionnaires, into standardized zip files. The discussion extensively covered milestone templates for payments, emphasizing the necessity of accurate permitting plans and the role of readiness memoranda. Additionally, participants addressed specific inquiries regarding the submission of private easement information, make-ready processes, and the importance of providing proactive feedback on draft milestone templates to facilitate timely project progression.