The team should include experts in all required and relevant technical areas, as well as expertise in conducting the elicitation in an unbiased manner, with full description of the range of opinions. An example of an expert elicitation process for performing this work is provided in GenlV International Forum (2011b).

9.4.1.1 Step 4: develop a plan describing the approach and desired results (activity M)

Before undertaking this major analysis, the evaluation plan should be thoroughly developed, reviewed, and documented. In addition, the staff resources, costs, schedule, form of the results and documentation must be clearly defined. Milestones should be developed, particularly for regular reporting to sponsors. A detailed plan for the conduct and use of peer reviews is also important to ensure quality. While developing the plan and implementing the information gathering and analysis tasks, coordination with safety evaluation, safeguards and physical security work for the SMR could provide significant benefits.