Assessment Factors
Science Policy Council
The Assessment Factors are intended to raise the awareness of the infomation-generating public about EPA's ongoing interest in ensuring and enhancing the quality of information available for Agency use. It is also an additional resource for Agency staff as they evaluate the quality and relevance of information, regardless of source.
- Assessment Factors Cover Memo (PDF) (1 page, 54K)
- A Summary of General Assessment Factors for Evaluating the Quality of Scientific and Technical Information (PDF) (18 pp, 1.4MB)
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