(a) The Director publishes a special edition of the Federal Register called “The United States Government Manual” as authorized by the Administrative Committee.

(b) The Director may update the Manual when such supplementation is considered to be in the public interest.

(a) The Manual will contain appropriate information about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the Federal Government, which for the major Executive agencies will include—

(1) Descriptions of the agency's legal authorities, public purposes, programs, and functions;

(2) Established places and methods whereby the public may obtain information and make submittals or requests; and

(3) Lists of officials heading major operating units.

(b) The Manual will also contain brief information about quasi-official agencies and supplemental information that, in the opinion of the Director, is of enough public interest to warrant.