This checklist describes information that will be posted on the Web when we conduct a peer review, following guidelines detailed in the OMB Peer Review Bulletin.

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.