Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 6/9/99
Series: Information
Part 470: Public Expression
Chapter 3: Requests for Official Expression
Originating Office: Office of Communications
470 DM 3
3.l Policy and Procedures. It is the policy of the Department that requests from private organizations or firms for official expression in the form of written or graphic material, or speeches which require special preparation will be complied with under the following conditions:
A. The expression is directly concerned with and is such as to promote better and wider understanding of Department objectives, policies and programs, and activities.
B. The preparation or presentation of such expression does not impose an unreasonable burden on the staff of the bureau or office concerned.
C. If the organization or firm customarily pays compensation or expenses for such services, it will pay the Government for the services thus rendered at rates ordinarily paid. Consistent with 43 U.S.C. ยง 1460, such payments will be accepted and deposited in the United States Treasury and credited to the appropriation charged with the cost of providing the services.
D. Prior review by the Director of Communications may be required of any material designed for official expression by officials within the Department or its various bureaus and offices, except the Office of Inspector General, for presentations before non-governmental organizations, firms or groups. This review will generally be delegated to the bureau public affairs chief.
Note: For policies and procedures governing non-official expression, see 478 DM.
6/9/99 #3262
Replaces 9/30/85 #2651