activity undertaken is adequate to conclude whether or not the proposed revisions in the decision process are feasible, practical, and can be implemented nationally. In addition, suggestions are offered for changes in priorities and improvements in the research projects now underway and others yet to be developed. The committee plans to examine and comment further on the adequacy of the entire research plan when it is completed, the results of the completed research, and on any subsequently initiated research for the redesign effort. The committee also plans to comment further on the final design, approach, content, and plans for analysis of the DES when these are developed by the survey contractor and when survey data become available.