25 C.F.R. § 15.403 How must records associated with this part be preserved?
Title 25 - Indians
(a) Any organization, including tribes and tribal organizations, that has records identified in §15.402(a): (1) Must preserve the records in accordance with approved Departmental records retention procedures under the Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapters 29, 31 and 33; and (2) Is subject to inspection by the Secretary and the Archivist of the United States with respect to these records and related records management practices and safeguards required under the Federal Records Act. (b) A tribe or tribal organization should preserve the records identified in §15.402(b) for the period authorized by the Archivist of the United States for similar Department of the Interior records under 44 U.S.C. Chapter 33. If a tribe or tribal organization does not do so, it may be unable to adequately document essential transactions or furnish information necessary to protect its legal and financial rights or those of persons affected by its activities.
Title 25: Indians
PART 15—PROBATE OF INDIAN ESTATES, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES
Subpart E—Information and Records
§ 15.403 How must records associated with this part be preserved?
