Regulations and Standards
Our services support USDA's mission in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. We also coordinate with the Editorial, Photography, and Design Branches to ensure compliance with all regulations.
Title 44 of the United States Code; This Public Law defines printing that can be procured legally using appropriated funds
Government Printing and Binding Regulations (pdf); Paper copies of the Government Printing and Binding Regulations are available through the Printing Branch; electronic copies are not available.
1400- Public Affairs. Policies on publishing in any media:
- DR1410-001 [HTM] [PDF] (02/07/03) Publications Review/Clearance Policy
- DR1420-001 [HTM] [PDF] (02/10/88) Composition and Printing
- DR1440-002 [HTM] [PDF] (02/07/03) Communications Coordination and Review Policy
- DR1470-001 [HTM] [PDF] (02/07/03) Policy for Visual Communication Standards
- DR1480-001 [HTM] (02/07/03) Photography Policy
- DR1490-001 [HTM] [PDF] (02/07/03) Broadcast Media and Technology Policy
USC Title 7 Chapter 55 Section 2235 on Working Capital Fund (WCF)