Environmental-aspects involves the impact of those along the railway, and traditionally is a more lengthy process. The original project proposal was a frustrating item to evaluate as it was presented as a highly integrated project, and yet a wide variety of critical details were missing. In retrospect we can suspect the details were not included as they did not exist. A fast run must be made for project competition. For the current ownership this means reaching complete financing, which obviously requires full STB approval.
Timing is critical.
Indeed, this is an offer with a short shelf life. The offer defines Brookings property in three classes. This is worth considering, as the average house east of Medary has a higher appraisal value than to the west. There are two other interesting relationships. Second, Class B property west of Medary is a mixed bag.