The Editorial Branch's manuscript clearance editors provide final editorial review/clearance for all prepublication manuscripts intended for external audiences.
The Editorial Branch accepts final-edited manuscripts for which agencies have obtained thorough internal review and clearance. Submit these final manuscripts along with Request for Manuscript Review ( Form AD-59) and documentation of all interagency reviews obtained. Final-manuscript-stage review/clearance normally takes 1 to 2 workweeks. This clearance must be obtained before agencies obtain design work.
Post-design, using Form AD-78 (Request for Printing and Binding), agencies submit printer-ready materials through the Editorial Branch a second and final time for clearance to print or post electronically. This review phase normally takes 1 to 2 workdays.
Unless another editorial style is preferred, Government Printing Office (GPO) style is expected. In all cases, a consistent editorial style is required throughout each document
USDA Departmental Regulation 1410-001, Publications Review/Clearance Policy, explains agencies' responsibilities for publication planning and coordination and for obtaining clearance.
Branch editors are happy to assist with specific points of grammar, usage, punctuation, etc. You are welcome to contact us by phone or e-mail:
Contact:
Carrie Pollard
Editorial Branch, Creative Services Center
Office of Communications
U.S. Department of Agriculture
515A Whitten Building
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250
