You work in the editorial department of the National Park Service (NPS). Based on the document shown, which new NPS document must be written in plain language?
A. A guide to fishing in national parks and wildlife refuges
B. A law to authorize the renaming of a national park
C. A report to Congress analyzing national park maintenance needs
D. The National Park Service Ranger Employee Manual
E. The regulations for law enforcement contracts at national parks
Answer: Based on the document shown, the new NPS document that must be written in plain language is “The National Park Service Ranger Employee Manual.”
The document shown is the “Plain Writing Act Compliance Report” which states that the NPS has made progress in implementing the Plain Writing Act by issuing new plain language documents or revising existing documents to make them easier to understand. It also mentions that the agency is committed to improving public access to information through plain language.
Among the options given, the NPS document that is most likely to be used by the general public, including visitors to national parks, is “The National Park Service Ranger Employee Manual.” This manual is likely used by the rangers who work on the ground and interact with visitors. Making this document available in plain language would ensure that important information, instructions, and guidelines for park visitors are easily understood and accessible.
The other options, such as a guide to fishing, a law to authorize the renaming of a national park, a report to Congress, and the regulations for law enforcement contracts, may also require clear communication, but they may not directly impact the general public or visitors to national parks. Therefore, “The National Park Service Ranger Employee Manual” is the most suitable document to be written in plain language according to the information provided.