In the case of the non-appropriations SAPs, LRD works closely with lead agencies' legal counsels to prepare SAPs. LRD provides copies of the final SAP to the lead agencies and the Hill. Asked how other agencies could provide input to SAP's, Murr said that the agencies need to work with their RMO and the lead agencies. BRD works with the RMOs and LA to develop a SAP with final clearance from the White House staff before the SAP is sent to Congress. RMOs may or may not coordinate with agencies.
Some agencies provide input to their RMOs on their own initiative.
Throughout this process agencies are sometimes send their own letters to the congressional committees. Some BOAC members reiterated the need a be consulted when a SAP is being developed. Other members noted how well they work with their RMOs in the development of SAPs. It was suggested that, when possible, agencies draft language early and pass this on to their RMOs. It was also noted that congressional staff have complained that SAPs are sometimes too long.