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b.
OMB Committees and Working Groups: McKenzie discussed with the OMB an opportunity for them
to form more permanent working groups for regularly scheduled tasks as a way to provide
additional leadership opportunities for members within the OMB.
ACTION:
No action taken.
IV.
OMA METHOD MODIFICATIONS
a.
Modification of OMA methods that have no Expert Review Panels:
i.
OMB considered addressing several points:
Do we have the experts (on the
OMB) needed for a thorough review?
ii.
What is the impact (of the proposed modification) on Stakeholders?
iii.
What is the current status of the methods (First Action, Final Action, how
long?)
iv.
Should a new method number be considered?
v.
What type of modification is being proposed? For example, does the
modification:
4.1..5.1 Increase the cost of testing?
4.1..5.2 Require new equipment?
4.1..5.3 Require new chemicals?
4.1..5.4 Change the final result?
4.1..5.5 Other, Etc.
vi.
Is the quality of science maintained?
vii.
Is the supporting data sufficient?
viii.
Are there any First to Final Action requirements?
b.
Proposed Modification Approval Process (for methods without ERPs)
Application Process
i.
Modification Application is submitted
4.2..1.1 The OMB has recommended that the application be modified to
include a section that addresses potential impact on stakeholders
ii.
The method information and request for the proposed modification is
posted for a 30 day comment period
iii.
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.
iv.
The method modification proposal, comments, and the CSO
recommendations are forwarded to the OMB for review.
v.
The method modification application, CSO recommendation and any
supporting documentation is sent to the OMB.
4.2..5.1 All OMB members will review the method modification package.
4.2..5.2 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
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depth review.
4.2..5.3 The OMB may also decide to consult with additional SMEs
vi.
Discussion of the method modification is added to the next OMB
teleconference or meeting.
vii.
Based on the review and discussion, the OMB comes to a consensus: