The Final Assessment is a two-pass process. For both of the two passes, the Impact Analysis (IA) must be certified by your deputy secretary or equivalent delegate. The certification letter templates provide a suggested structure.
The first pass letter should outline how the IA addresses the seven IA Questions as well a description of the status of the IA at each major decision point. The Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) will provide formal written comments. First pass comments are not published.
The second pass letter should address concerns raised in OIA’s first pass response and submits the IA to the OIA for formal final assessment.