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4 Independent Review Principles and Considerations
Pages 39-47

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... This chapter identifies general principles regarding independent review that the Corps can draw upon to improve the credibility and effectiveness of its review processes. Programs and methods for review exist in a variety of organizations, including academia, government, and the private sector.
From page 41...
... Are projects being executed in a manner that meets the organization's goals? ESTABLISHING A REVIEW PROCESS Independence and Reviewers Many individuals, organizations, and study committees have discussed how independent review might be defined.
From page 42...
... Structuring the Review Process Review panels might carry out their duties in numerous ways. Reviews are often conducted in the traditional style of face-to-face panel discussion led by a panel chair.
From page 43...
... As an organization gains experience with review procedures, the procedures will generally become more widely understood and more standardized throughout the organization. Organizational and Social Issues A strong commitment from an organization's leadership is an important factor in ensuring effective reviews (Kostoff, 1997~.
From page 44...
... To enhance credibility, these reviews should be independent of the organization that has developed plans for the project. A qualitative assessment regarding the appropriate level of review required can be made by mapping the project onto a two-dimensional space where one axis represents "project risks" and the other represents "project magnitude" (Figure 4-2~.
From page 45...
... Many of this restoration project's outcomes in this large, complex ecosystem defy prediction, and its key environmental outcomes are thus largely uncertain. Combined with a volatile political context with many wellinformed and passionate stakeholders, and with the project's current estimated cost (roughly $8 billion)
From page 46...
... The largest portion of the oval falls within the space where external review is recommended. In contrast to the Everglades restoration project, the St.
From page 47...
... These questions are especially important in determining the specifics of reviews of Corps water resources planning and construction projects owing to the variety and intensity of stakeholder perspectives, the need to consider economic and environmental consequences along with scientific and technical issues, and the highly charged political environment that surrounds many projects. In the case of highly visible and controversial projects, the two most important considerations in selecting reviewers are the credentials of the reviewers (which includes affiliations as well as expertise)


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