Us Code § 3302 - Regulations covering lists of records for disposal, procedure for disposal, and standards for reproduction
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§ 3302. Regulations covering lists of records for disposal, procedure for disposal, and standards for reproduction
The Archivist shall promulgate regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter, establishing—
(1) procedures for the compiling and submitting to the Archivist of lists and schedules of records proposed for disposal,
(2) procedures for the disposal of records authorized for disposal, and
(3) standards for the reproduction of records by photographic, microphotographic, or digital processes with a view to the disposal of the original records.
(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1299; Pub. L. 94–575, §4(c)(1), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2727; Pub. L. 98–497, title I, §107(b)(23), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2290; Pub. L. 113–187, §§5(b), 8(12), Nov. 26, 2014, 128 Stat. 2010, 2012.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., §367 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, §2, 57 Stat. 381; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, §104, 63 Stat. 381).
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2014—Par. (1). Pub. L. 113–187, §8(12), substituted "the Archivist" for "him".
Par. (3). Pub. L. 113–187, §5(b), substituted "photographic, microphotographic, or digital processes" for "photographic or microphotographic processes".
1984—Pub. L. 98–497 substituted "Archivist" for "Administrator of General Services".
1976—Pub. L. 94–575 struck out "; approval by President" after "standards for reproduction" in section catchline.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–497 effective Apr. 1, 1985, see section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.
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