SPDS 09052014

Expert Review Panel

• Review methods for First Action Official Methods status • Adopt methods as First Action Official Methods status • Tracks First Action methods for 2 years after adoption – ERP reviews any additional information (collaborative study,  proficiency testing, other feedback), makes recommendation to  the Official Methods Board regarding Final Action status.

After 2 years,  ERP  recommends to  AOACOfficial  Methods Board  regarding status  ofmethod

Publication of  Standard  Method  Performance  Requirements

First Action,  OfficialMethods  status

Stakeholder  Panel

Expert Review  Panel

Advisory Panel

Working  Groups

Tracking First Action Official Methods

• When ERP has sufficient information it can: – Make a recommendation for Final Action Official Method status Make a recommendation to repeal the Official Method – • Official Methods Board – Reviews ERP recommendations and renders decisions on Final  Action status or repeal

After 2 years,  ERP  recommends to  AOACOfficial  Methods Board  regarding status  ofmethod

Publication of  Standard  Method  Performance  Requirements

First Action,  OfficialMethods  status

Stakeholder  Panel

Expert Review  Panel

Advisory Panel

Working  Groups