The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write "clear Government communication that the public can understand and use." President Obama also emphasized the importance of establishing "a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration" in his January 21, 2009, Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government.
DLA is committed to writing new documents in plain language, using the Federal Plain Language Guidelines.
Designated DLA Senior Plain Writing Official
Ms. A. Renee Roberts - Deputy Director of Strategic Plans and Policy.
Plain Writing Act of 2010
DA&M Memorandum OSD 13949-11, "Requirements and Initial Implementation of Public Law 111-74, "Plain Writing Act of 2010," (the Act) in the Department of Defense (DoD)."
Interagency Working Group Information
We have assigned staff to oversee our plain language efforts. Please email all questions, comments, or concerns regarding the understandability of DLA written correspondence to: DLAPlainLanguage@dla.mil.
We are training our employees and creating our oversight process. We must use plain language in every paper or letter, publication, form, notice, instruction, website, etc.
Report on Agency Plan to Implement Act
Compliance Report - April 13, 2012.