> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nema.gitbook.io/elmis-user-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nema.gitbook.io/elmis-user-manual/project-brief/review-and-approval-of-pb-in-the-elmis.md).

# Review and Approval of PB in the ELMIS

In this section, we will guide you through the process of reviewing and approving PB;

**Step 1: Initiate the Review Process**

To initiate the review process within ELMIS, follow these steps:

1. Access the **ELMIS** system
2. Log into the system as the **Validator**.
3. On the left navigation menu, locate the “**Projects**” text link and click on the “**PB Projects Application**”.
4. Click the “**PB Submitted Register**” text link and the system will display the PBs submitted into the system that are assigned to you.

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5. Locate and select the **PAID** for a project brief application for which you wish to forward for review by clicking on the “**view**” icon. This action takes you to the PB details page.

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6. Within the project details page, you find an Actions section with options to either “**Forward**” or “**Send Back**” or “**Can Handle the Project on their own and forward to Approver**”.
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