Handbooks provide procedural guidance rather than imposing mandatory direction.
Handbook material should not conflict with or repeat directive policy guidance that is outlined in the DEA Manual System. The applicable Office Head is the approving official for the issuance of the handbook. The handbook should be referenced in the appropriate DEA Manual to advise users of the existence of the handbook. Each handbook should include a table of contents, text, exhibits, and appendices. The text should be organized by chapters, sections, and subsections using the text reference numbers.