“In this Act:“(1) Agency.—The term ‘agency’ means an Executive agency, as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code.
“(2) Covered document.—The term ‘covered document’—“(A) means any document that—“(i) is necessary for obtaining any Federal Government benefit or service or filing taxes;
“(ii) provides information about any Federal Government benefit or service; or
“(iii) explains to the public how to comply with a requirement the Federal Government administers or enforces;
“(B) includes (whether in paper or electronic form) a letter, publication, form, notice, or instruction; and
“(C) does not include a regulation.
“(3) Plain writing.—The term ‘plain writing’ means writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.
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