Peer Review Checklist

This checklist describes information that will be posted online when we conduct a peer review, following guidelines detailed in the OMB Peer Review Bulletin. Learn more about our peer review process and how it ensures the quality and credibility of information.

About the document

  • Title
  • Short description of the document
  • Estimated dissemination date of the final version of the document

About the peer review process

  • Kind of peer review that will be conducted
    • Panel,
    • Individual letters,
    • National Academy of Sciences review, or
    • Other procedure approved by OMB
  • Anticipated number of reviewers
  • Reviewer selection method
    • Reviewers selected by the Service or
    • Reviewers selected by a designated outside organization
  • Primary disciplines or expertise needed in the review (describe).
  • Estimated start date of peer review

About public participation

  • Opportunities for the public to comment on the work product to be peer reviewed (Indicate whether such public comments will be sought and describe how comments are to be submitted.)
  • Indicate whether the public, including scientific or professional organizations, will be asked to nominate potential peer reviewers.

Contact

  • Contact information for one or more staff regarding this peer review.