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Reasons for EIS Project Delays

Reason Percentage
Lack of Funding 18%
Low Priority 15%
Local Controversy
16%
Complex Project 13%
Res. Agen. Review 8%
FWS/ESA 7%
Section 106 6%
Wetlands 4%
Change in Scope 8%
Threat of Litigation 3%
HazMat 2%
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