What is the function of the IDR, and how is that person selected?
The reason for having an IDR is to provide for each case a focal point to collect, evaluate, and present information the panel needs in order to make an informed decision. It is important to understand that the IDR is not expected to be the source of the information. The information (facts and opinions) is gathered from knowledgeable sources as identified by the scientist in the IDR Contact Sheet (ARS-570), and as developed by the IDR in the course of factfinding. IDR’s are not restricted to contacts listed in the case writeup, and are actively encouraged to go beyond the ARS-570. The IDR for a given case is chosen by the Chair from among the Peer Group scientists assigned to the panel. To help in this process, each panelist has completed a summary of research interests and expertise. (Neither Chairs nor Personnel Representatives are assigned IDR responsibility.) In rare instances, IDR responsibility for a given case is assigned to a panelist from the “other” Peer Group represented on
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