In Progress Report 2 - Summary, RBOSP stated that it was their desire to keep the AOSS informed of its plans and position during the course of developing information for the Detailed Development Plane (DDP). Although not required, that progress report summary included an appendix giving a complete overview of the project. In keeping with this policy, the appendix section of Progress Report 3 - Summary gives an update of the areas being studied for the DDP. This includes discussions of the major alternatives being considered in the areas of mining and processing.