Various – Reformatted to new policy format and completed 5-year review to reorganize chapter layout
Section 0403 Definitions – Updated Numerous Definitions throughout section to enhance reader understanding
Section 0404 Roles and Responsibilities – Updated roles and responsibilities to enhance reader understanding
Section 0405 Policies Section 040505 – Edited paragraph 4 “Hosting a Conference” – added “food or refreshment purchases generally not allowed” to incorporate new Department of Justice opinion on 31 U.S.C. § 1345
Section 0406Authorities and References – Added links to Authorities and References to ensure all referenced materials were updated
Appendix A-H – revised to move information from old Appendix A and B into the policy to the policy section. New appendices include whitepapers and other references.
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