Learn how to create effective, understandable documents for publication in the Federal Register.

Document Drafting Handbook Chapters

The Document Drafting Handbook is intended to help agencies prepare documents for publication in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook, October 1998 Revision

I. Federal Register Publication Requirements

Introduction:
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Chapter 1: How do I write a document for the proposed rules category?
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Chapter 2: How do I write a document for the rules category?
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Chapter 3: How do I write a document for the notices category?
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Chapter 4: How do I correct my document?
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- Supplement 2, May 1, 2004: Corrections to a Rule
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Chapter 5: Can I Submit a Computer File?
January 2011 Revision, supersedes all previous versions of DDH Chapter 5 and Supplement 3 dated October 1, 2007
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Chapter 6: What is Incorporation by Reference, and How do I do it?
January 2011 Revision, supersedes all previous versions of DDH Chapter 6
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Chapter 7: Illustrations, Forms, Footnotes, Appendices, and Tables
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Chapter 8: Frequently asked questions
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Appendix A: Model Letters
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Appendix B: What Services Does the Office of the Federal Register Provide?
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Appendix C: Laws That Affect Federal Register Publication
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Appendix D: What's New in This October 1998 Revision?
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Appendix E: Procedure for Submittal of Documents to the Federal Register During a Continuity Emergency
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