
Web Based Comments Response (WCR):
Explanation: The ESI WCR provides web-based support for entering review comments in a very organized and well-documented manner. The reviewer enters the comment into the system (either original comment text or copied text from a pick list of previous comments or references) identifying specific points in the plan documents (page and detail) for reference. The comment is uniquely identified so a “threaded” sequence of discussion and resolution can take place. Once the comments are ready for publication, the reviewer (submitter is used in Dr Checks) can analyze each comment individually and provide responses to resolve the comment. These responses can be supported with graphical materials in the form of pdf attachments that become part of the record or resolutions. The original reviewer then has the opportunity to “back check” the response to determine if the issue has been resolved. Once all comments have been resolved, a detailed documentation of those resolutions is available, essentially forming the “contract” of agreement between the reviewer and submitter on corrections to the final approvable plan. The system provides a robust management level set of controls to task reviewers in discipline areas, establish timelines for review, oversee review progress, communicate with the project team, etc. A very responsive “help desk” capability is available through a contractual arrangement. The system runs on secure servers authenticated by the State Department and Corps of Engineers. For a more descriptive explanation please click here for full text.
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FAQs:
- Who has to use WCR?
- Spell Checking Comments and Evaluation
- Supervisory Correction of Evaluations (ESI WCR)
- How to condense .pdf's
- How do we clearly delineate between requirements and recommendations?
- How to distinguish between Critical vs. Non-Critical
- Do comments have to be entered into Projnet previous to the peer review?
- Will the Project Manager be the one responsible for producing a report at each “milestone” and entering it into LMIS “Documents”?
- How should we flag comments that need to go to agencies not participating in DR Checks (i.e. Fire, or mapping) ?
- Can we see the ESI Minimum Submission Review?
