 If the OMB (Official Methods Board) approves the recommendation of the Study Director and Committee Chair and approves the method for official status (an official method of analysis) then it is given "First Action" approval.During this time, members can comment on the method and provide feedback about issues or other comments regarding the method.After a year, the OMB can grant "Final Action" status to a method where there has been no feedback serious enough to warrant further investigation.