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We strongly encourage all agencies to write regulations in plain language.  Even though  and don't cover regulations, three separate Executive Orders do: E.O. 12866, , and .

Unfortunately, not all principles of plain language are available when drafting a Federal Register document, so consult the Document Drafting Handbook in addition to the .

Tips, Tools, Webinars, Trainings, Checklists, and Guides

威尼斯人娱乐场 and Records Administration (NARA) Plain Writing page includes: NARA Style Guide, Checklist, Tips, Toolkit for Managers and Supervisors, Webinars, and annual compliance reports.

Federal Law and its Requirements (10/2021 presentation to National Association of Administrative Law Judge's annual conference): PDF and PPTX

Remember the two exceptions to using the Federal Plain Language Guidelines (in this order):

  • if you are drafting a Federal Register document and they conflict with the GPO Style Manual, use the GPO Style Manual
  • If they conflict with your agency's style guide, follow your agency's guide.

Plain Language Action and Information Network (PLAIN) aka : the home of the , free Federal agency half-day training, examples, templates, tips, and checklists

 

 

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