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DOT Correspondence Handbook

The handbook has a section on the use of proper English and clear, simple drafting. 

Guidance

Updated Principles for Risk Analysis

This Memorandum reinforces the 1995 Principles with reference to more recent guidance from the scientific community, the Congress, and the Executive Branch.