Records Schedules; Availability and Request for Comments
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This notice announces the availability of proposed records schedules by federal agencies that want to dispose of records no longer needed for business. The public is invited to comment on these proposals, enabling individuals to give input on what federal records should be retained or discarded. This process ensures transparency and consideration of public opinion in federal record-keeping practices.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of proposed records schedules for public comment
- Public participation in decision-making process for federal records retention
- Transparency in federal records management practices
Obligations
What this law requires
Federal agencies must submit proposed records schedules to NARA for approval before disposing of records no longer needed for business.
The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed records schedules published by NARA by June 4, 2026.
Agencies must ensure that they do not destroy Federal records without the approval of the Archivist of the United States.
Federal agencies must consider the comments from the public before finalizing their proposed records schedules.
All comments submitted by the public must be posted to the public docket unchanged by NARA.