Peer Review Checklist

This checklist describes information that will be posted online when we conduct a peer review, following guidelines detailed in the . 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.