monitoring
(20) “monitoring” means the process of periodic review of the primary inspection agencies, by the Secretary or by a State agency under an approved State plan pursuant to section 5422 of this title , in accordance with regulations promulgated under this chapter, giving due consideration to the recommendations of the consensus committee under section 5403(b) of this title , which process shall be for the purpose of ensuring that the primary inspection agencies are discharging their duties under this chapter; and