TN 10 (02-26)

NL 00101.015 Notice Language Clearance Process

We clear most notice language at the staff level.  The notice author determines if the package requires Head level review.  If you choose Head level approval, select the Head level review option on the Notice Language Clearance Package Approval Sheet.

A. Initial review and approval

  1. 1. 

    Send an email to

    Program Policy and Data Exchange(PPDX) Notices and Publications Team ^LP PPDX NSPS Controls,

    FieldOps Performance ^FieldOps Performance, and

    the other agency stakeholders.

    Use the subject, “Request: Review and Approval – [Notice Name] – Respond by [Date]” and attach a copy of the clearance package and the Notice Language Clearance Package Approval Sheet.

    NOTE: 

    Consider using a shareable tool, such as OneDrive or Teams, to store documents for a collaborative review environment. When using a collaboration tool, be sure to provide access to stakeholders so they can view and edit the document.

  2. 2. 

    Allow at least five business days for review.

  3. 3. 

    Recirculate the clearance package until you resolve all comments and obtain full stakeholder agreement.

  4. 4. 

    The package is cleared once the PPDX Notices and Publications Team, FieldOps Performance, and the stakeholders return the package with their approvals on the Notice Language Clearance Package Approval Sheet. Follow the Post-Clearance Steps for a Notice Language Clearance Package in NL 00101.020.


To Link to this section - Use this URL:
http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0900101015
NL 00101.015 - Notice Language Clearance Process - 02/19/2026
Batch run: 02/19/2026
Rev:02/19/2026