Order |
Subject |
FHWA Directives Management Program Handbook: Chapter 3 |
Classification Code |
Date |
Office of Primary Interest |
H 1321.1B |
April 10, 2000 |
HAIM-10 |
Table of Contents
Introduction
|
|
Chapter 1
|
Categories of Directives
|
|
- What is the purpose of this chapter?
- What is a directive?
- What are the different categories of directives?
|
Chapter 2
|
Authorities and Responsibilities
|
|
- Who approves directives?
- What are the directives responsibilities of FHWA officials?
|
Chapter 3
|
Clearance Requirements
|
|
- What is the purpose of the clearance process?
- Should directives get priority treatment?
- What about internal clearances?
- What about external clearances?
- What about information collection requirements?
|
Chapter 4
|
External Directives
|
|
- What is the purpose of this chapter?
- What are external directives?
- What are the external directives procedures?
|
Chapter 5
|
Developing and Processing a Directive
|
|
- What is the purpose of this chapter?
- How do I develop and process a directive?
- How do I develop and process an FAPG directive?
- Who can sign an FAPG transmittal?
|
Chapter 6
|
Writing Standards and Formats
|
|
- Why do we need writing standards?
- How do I structure paragraphs in a directive?
- What about the different dates involving directives?
- Where should I set the margins?
- What do I do with appendices, attachments, and figures?
- Are page numbers and headers necessary if I am writing for the Web?
- How do I use references in a directive?
- Are there any editorial considerations that I should understand?
- Where can I get a template for my directive?
- Is there a quick-reference guide to help me with writing consistency?
|
Chapter 7
|
Reviewing, Revising, and Canceling a Directive |
|
- How often must I review my organization's directives for currency?
- How do I change an existing directive?
- How do I cancel a directive?
- Who has the authority to cancel or change a directive?
- Is the process any different from clearing an original directive?
|
Related Sites:
Department of Transportation Orders
FHWA Legislation and Regulations
Plain Language
Order H 1321.1B | Introduction