It is generally agreed that the role of the public in the EIA process is very important. This is especially true today with the emphasis on stakeholders. In the US after the completion of the draft EIS comments from the public (and others affected by the action) must be solicited. The regulations require that EPA publish a notice in the Federal Register and no decisions can be made until after at least 90 days. Also all comments must be responded to by either changing the EIS or stating why no change was done. These responses must be stated in the final EIS (Council on Environmental Quality 2002).