The public comment period ended in May, and no action has been taken.
Going forward, the department will move to put its new rules into effect again, this time with a public comment period.
A public comment period would follow and the final environmental impact study is expected about a year later.
The public comment period for the plan ended on Friday.
This public comment period will close on June 16, 2008.
The agreement is subject to a 30-day public comment period.
"But I think the commission is looking forward to the public comment period."
The new plan is subject to a 45-day public comment period.
A 45-day public comment period will follow before the department makes its decision.
A public comment period on the deal is in force until next week.