"Just as in planning, there are many decisions made during the scoping phase of
project development, regardless of the level of detail being studied. Therefore, it is important that the various stakeholders in the project be identified and provided with the opportunity to get involved. Agency staff can identify stakeholders by asking individuals or groups who are known to be interested or affected to identify others and then repeat the process with the newly identified stakeholders. A good community impact assessment will also help identify stakeholders and avoid overlooking inconspicuous groups. The general public should not be omitted, although a different approach is usually needed with the general public than with those who are more intensely interested. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has recently published a guide entitled, Community Impact Assessment: A Quick Reference for Transportation, that describes this community impact assessment process."
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