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Independent Peer Reviewer
DOE/LANL and BDD Project representatives reached agreement on a final draft scope of services for an Independent Peer Review for the BDD Board. The final version includes changes in response to public review questions and comments. DOE/LANL will have no further role in the BDD Board's selection of or contract with the Independent Peer Reviewer.
The Independent Peer Reviewer, based on existing information, data, and studies, will prepare an independent risk assessment regarding LANL-origin contaminants with emphasis on the the drinking water pathway. That exposure and risk will be compared to other pathways of exposure to LANL nuclear and toxic contamination and other sources of these contaminants, including natural background. The RFP scope-of-services emphasizes public risk communication and includes a series of at least three public meetings.
September 16 is the due date for proposals. The first public meeting will be held in 2009. Its purpose is for the Independent Peer Reviewer to solicit public questions and concerns. The Independent Peer Review will be concluded in 2010.
The BDD Project has submitted a grant application to the DOE for $200,000 to fund the peer review.
Click here to review the final RFP.