Eliminate unnecessary modifiers. If only one or two simple conditions must be met before a rule applies, state the conditions first and then state the rule. If two or more complex conditions must be met before a rule applies, state the rule first and then state the conditions. If several conditions or subordinate provisions must be met before a rule applies, use a list. Make lists clear and logical in structure .
Listing provides white space that separates the various conditions.
List each item so that it makes a complete thought when read with the introductory text. Use short paragraphs . A writer may improve the clarity of a regulation by using short, compact paragraphs. Each paragraph should deal with a single, unified topic. Lengthy, complex, or technical discussions should be presented in a series of related paragraphs.