Summary

Description

This document describes the process for conducting two types of reviews of survey protocols. A quick assessment is used to acknowledge and describe to potential users those existing protocols that have been developed and reviewed, typically by other agencies. Quick assessments are conducted on protocols that provide a framework for producing more sitespecific protocols. A more formal process will be used to review newly developed or existing survey protocols that have never been reviewed. Both protocol frameworks and sitespecific protocols can be submitted to formal review. Steps for conducting either type of review are given along with a graphic showing the general review paths. The guide also provides links to resources used in conducting the reviews.