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ERP Methods Review & Approval
Methods should be scientifically sound with demonstrating
that it will meet the needs of those using the method
(evidenced by meeting the standard, or other acceptance
criteria)
ERPs have approved methods with evidence of high potential
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to rst ct on an request a t ona wor or support e
submitted for review prior to ERP convening to recommend an
action to OMB
OMB requires a justification or rationale for methods that are
deemed acceptable and adopted but may not fully meet the
standard set or acceptance criteria.