M-05-03
December 16, 2004
MEMORANDUM
FOR HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
| FROM: |
Joshua
B. Bolten
Director
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| SUBJECT: |
Issuance
of OMB’s “Final Information Quality Bulletin
for Peer Review” |
OMB has
today issued a bulletin applicable to all departments and agencies entitled
“Final Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review.” This
Bulletin establishes government-wide guidance aimed at enhancing the practice
of peer review of government science documents. Peer review is an important
procedure used by the scientific community to ensure that the quality
of published information. Peer review can increase the quality and credibility
of the scientific information generated across the federal government.
This Bulletin is one aspect of a larger OMB effort to improve the quality
of the scientific information upon which policy decisions are based.
The bulletin
has benefited from extensive public and agency comments received on two
prior draft versions, which were released by OMB in September 15, 2003
and April 28, 2004. The bulletin includes guidance to federal agencies
on what information is subject to peer review, the selection of appropriate
peer reviewers, opportunities for public participation, and related issues.
The bulletin also defines a peer review planning process that will permit
the public and scientific societies to contribute to agency dialogue about
which scientific reports merit especially rigorous peer review.
If your staff has questions about this guidance, please contact Margo Schwab
at (202) 395-5647 or mschwab@omb.eop.gov.
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