A company launching a new product by year-end needs a storage and distribution facility built. During the monthly stakeholder meeting you learn the chosen implementation site is on government-owned land. What should the project manager do first?

The project manager should first update the risk register. Discovering the chosen site is on government-owned land introduces a significant new risk: potential delays, legal issues, or even outright inability to build. Documenting this in the risk register allows for proper analysis, planning of mitigation strategies, and assignment of ownership. Updating the issue log is incorrect because this is a potential future problem, not a current, realized issue. Identifying an alternative site is a possible risk response, but it's premature to jump to a solution before fully assessing the risk. Issuing a change request is also premature; a change request would typically follow a decision on how to address the risk, such as changing the site or pursuing permits for the current site.