Concluding a Risk Assessment Contract (Phase III and IV)

Phases III and IV are the subject of this chapter. In these last phases of risk assessment report development, final work products are reviewed and accepted, a contract is formally concluded, final documents are delivered, payments made, and risk assessment findings are put to use. See Table 1 for an overview of Phases III and IV. Table 1 Critical Elements for Concluding a Risk Assessment Report

Phase III: Concluding the Risk Assessment Contract

Applicable? (Y/N)

Appropriate? (Y/N)

Required? (Y/N)

Complete?

Step 23 Accept the Final Risk Assessment Report (See Chapter 6 for discussion)

Step 24 Close contract

Receive report and all supporting documentation

Make payment

Step 25 Post-risk Assessment Report Activities and Studies (See Chapters 6 and 21 for discussion)

Risk management activities

Risk communication or public involvement

Further research and analysis

Note: Y = Yes N = No