Per
42 CFR §52h.2(k),
Peer Review Group means a group of primarily nongovernment experts qualified by training and experience in particular scientific or technical fields, or as authorities knowledgeable in the various disciplines and fields related to the scientific areas under review, to give expert advice on the scientific and technical merit of grant applications or contract proposals, or the concept of contract projects, in accordance with this part.
Per 42 CFR §52h.2(u), Scientific Review Group (SRG) has the same meaning as Peer Review Group.
Per 42 CFR §52h.3, The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app.) governs the establishment and operation of peer review groups.
See 42 CFR §52h.4 on the composition of a Peer Review Group.
Per 42 CFR §52h.6(b) meetings of peer review groups reviewing grant application or contract proposals are closed to the public.
