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impacts. If used appropriately, the checklists can minimize overlooking an
area of impact by prompting consideration of each resource and mentally proj-
ect the proposed action overlaying the resources. The resources conrmed as
potentially affected are the environmental receptors at the bottom, or end of
the impact prediction conceptual model (e.g., the impact receptors air quality,
trafc delays, economic viability). The checklists provide an opportunity for
discussion and consideration by team members of the proposed action and
alternatives in relation to a laundry list of resources. However, if the checklist
is completed in a vacuum by someone with expertise in only one or a limited
number of environmen ...