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Example of Gold Seal Letter

In response to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the Agency implemented full-time telework. In an abundance of caution, the Agency began issuing electronic gold seal letters instead of the traditional, paper gold seal letter with an embossed seal. A sample of the electronic gold seal letter is available below. 

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