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Approved procedures, standards and guidance for Page Elements

Title DescriptionDate Approved
Area NameRequiredCreate area names that reflect the topic and scope of materials.03/28/2009
BoxesRequiredUse standard formats for boxes.03/11/2009
BreadcrumbsRequiredCreate breadcrumbs from "EPA Home" to the current page.03/13/2006
Contact Us Links and PageRequiredCreate a Contact Us page that includes a mailing address, a phone number, and an online form for sending questions or comments. 03/13/2006
Complying with epa.gov “Look and Feel”RequiredUse the standard look and feel.08/16/2006
FootersRequiredIf you create an area footer, use it on every page in that area.03/13/2006
ListsRequiredUse standard formats for lists. 04/26/2006
Page NamesRequiredCreate a page name that clearly indicates the page's topic.03/13/2006
Quick FinderRequiredPlease refer to the boxes standard for requirements.09/11/2006
Recent AdditionsRequiredIf you create a Recent Additions page, provide a reverse chronological list and include a link on every page in the area; otherwise remove the link.03/13/2006
SidebarRequiredUse standard link language and do not use graphics, "Contact Us" links or search boxes in the sidebar.09/28/2005
Text and Heading StylesRequiredUse default colors and styles specified in the master style sheet.03/13/2006
Title TagRequiredCreate unique title tags for each page. 09/28/2005
Table of Contents and Links to "Top of Page"RequiredCreate a table of contents and "Top of page" links for long pages.03/13/2006

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