National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018135",
  "term": "National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NRC) performs level 2 peer review to determine if EMAP projects have overall scientific merit and integrate both internally and with other government-sponsored monitoring programs. Two commissions of the NRC--the Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources (specifically, its Water Science and Technology Board) and the Commission on Life Sciences-jointly organized the Committee to Review EPA's Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program in 1991.\n\n2. This NAS/NRC committee holds about 12 meetings and produces two or three reports every two years; its primary purpose is to consider the scientific and technical aspects of EMAP as designed as well as considering ways to increase EMAP's usefulness in monitoring conditions and trends in six representative types of ecosystems. The Committee also reviews the overall design objectives of the program, the indicator strategies, data collection methods, data analysis interpretation, and communication plans. Preparation for NAS/NRC reviews is coordinated by the Director of OMMSQA, EPA-ORD, who is also responsible for funding.",
  "abbreviation": "NAS/NRC",
  "synonyms": [
    "Committee to Review EPA's Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program"
  ],
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Modeling and Assessment Program (EMAP) Master Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/national-academy-of-sciences-national-research-council/"
}