PMP Practice Question: Business Environment — Predictive, Medium
A project manager is leading a predictive construction project for a government agency when new environmental regulations are enacted that directly impact the project's waste management processes. The project is currently in the execution phase, and compliance with these regulations will require additional permits and equipment modifications. The project manager has identified the impact on cost and schedule. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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