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*From OMB June 30-July 1 OMB meeting, Chicago, IL
Application Process
Method Modification Application
Submitted
ERP?
Send to the ERP
YES
Application
Forwarded to CSO
NO
Stakeholders are
notified
Proposed
Modification posted
for a 30 day
comment period
CSO Reviews
submission and
comments
CSO recommends
response to
applicant
OMB Review
Additional OMB
input
CSO
Recommendations
Revised
Yes
Method
Modification
Response sent to
applicant
No
Application Process (methods without ERPs)
1.
Modification Application is submitted
a.
The OMB has recommended that the application be modified to include a section that
addresses potential impact on stakeholders
2.
The method information and request for the proposed modification is posted for a 30 day
comment period
3.
To assist the OMB review, the CSO reviews the submission and any comments and recommends
an appropriate response to the applicant. This includes any work that may be needed to support
the modification of the method.
4.
The method modification proposal, comments, and the CSO recommendations are forwarded to
the OMB for review.
5.
The method modification application, CSO recommendation and any supporting documentation
is sent to the OMB.
a.
All OMB members will review the method modification package.
b.
The OMB chair typically appoints at least 2 OMB members to lead the discussion of the
modification. These members will have experience with the method/technology and will
perform an in-depth review.
c.
The OMB may also decide to consult with additional SMEs
6.
Discussion of the method modification is added to the next OMB teleconference or meeting.
7.
Based on the review and discussion, the OMB comes to a consensus:
a.
The OMB may accept the CSO recommendation as written.
b.
The OMB may have questions or have additional input. The CSO will revise the response to
the applicant.
8.
Final version of the method modification response is sent to the applicant.