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Lifecycle Tracker

Steps to create and update Enterprise policies

The lifecycle tracker walks you through the phases of creating and updating policies. It aligns tools and templates to steps in the publishing process.

9 phases of creating and updating policies. Link to phase 1 Link to phase 2 Link to phase 3 Link to phase 4 Link to phase 5 Link to phase 6 Link to phase 7 Link to phase 8

What this step requires:

EPMO prepares the final version and posts it on the VA Publications webpage.

How EPMO supports this step:

  • Finalizes layout, formatting, and accessibility.
  • Confirms the posted version is the official authoritative copy.
  • Publishes on the VA Publications site and ensures enterprise access.
  • Maintains the organized repository for all VA policies.

Please email edm@va.gov if you need additional assistance.

For more information

Visit the Resources page for access to templates, guides, policies, and writing and accessibility standards. These include:

  • EPMO templates and guidance
  • Executive Secretariat Style Guide
  • Plain Language Guidelines
  • Section 508 Accessibility Guidelines
  • VA Form 4265
  • VA Procedure Manual 0999

Need help? Contact edm@va.gov.

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