Actions

• Review the Issue Characterization Checklist
• Answer questions to assess the need and possible roles for stakeholders to consult:
  • Why do stakeholders need to be involved?
  • Do stakeholders expect to be involved? If so, how?
  • What roles will stakeholders play?
  • How might their involvement have an impact on the decision?
  • How can stakeholder input help fill information gaps?
  • Might stakeholders have opportunities to influence others?
• Answer questions to assess the need to communicate with a broader audience:
  • Why do people need to know about the situation?
  • Might public perception have an impact on the decision or ability to carry it out?