We do the identification of major undertakings now typically as indicated by what goes to a panel. There is an established process by which there is at least some judgment of that kind. However, the criteria that are most obviously useful are the ones that are setting some kind of major precedent and are dealing with cumulative effects. My answer would be to try to do as much of that identification through strategic-level assessment, where you can address some of the cumulative and policy-level issues and options, and those processes themselves should identify particular projects of national significance.
On November 3rd, 2011. See this statement in context.