County Route	Job Number	Core Team Member

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PUBLIC INFORMATION AND OUTREACH

SCOPING CHECKLIST

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A project’s scope can be defined as the set of design parameters that precisely satisfy the purpose and need of the project. A poorly identified scope that is broader than the purpose and need will result in an unnecessarily high project budget and schedule, while a scope which falls short will yield a project that accomplishes little of significance. While an accurate project scope is difficult to identify early in development, a careful, multidisciplinary examination of the purpose and need will produce a solid foundation upon which project development can occur.

This checklist is designed to stimulate thought on those project parameters that are sometimes overlooked and whose omission can jeopardize the integrity of the scope. At the initial scoping meeting, the appropriate core team member should fill out the checklist as completely as possible. As project development progresses, the core team member should continue to update the checklist and coordinate with the project manager. In this manner, potential changes to the project scope can be dealt with as they emerge and the scope represented by the preliminary plan will be as accurate as possible.

Ensure the public and other stakeholders have given input as to their perception of the problem and its solutions.
Identify all the “Potentially Affected Interests,” as well as the issues that are likely to arise.
Identify organized groups/individuals in the community who could affect this project and any special effort be required to deal with their concerns.

For questions, comments, or suggested revisions to this checklist, please contact the Public Information and Outreach Director