36 C.F.R. Subpart A—Records Disposition Programs
Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property
The head of each agency (in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2904, 3102, and 3301) is required to establish and maintain a records disposition program to ensure efficient, prompt, and orderly reduction in the quantity of records and to provide for the proper maintenance of records designated as permanent by NARA. [55 FR 27428, July 2, 1990] The primary steps in managing a records disposition program are given below. Details of each element are contained in the NARA records management handbook, Disposition of Federal Records ( http://www.archives.gov/records_management/publications/disposition_of_federal_records/index.php). (a) Issue a program directive assigning authorities and responsibilities for records disposition activities in the agency and keep that directive up to date. (b) Develop, implement, and maintain an accurate, current, and comprehensive records schedule. (c) Train all agency personnel taking part in the agency's records disposition activities. (d) Publicize the program to make all agency employees aware of their records disposition responsibilities. (e) Evaluate the results of the program to ensure adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. [55 FR 27428, July 2, 1990, as amended at 66 FR 27027, May 16, 2001; 67 FR 43253, June 27, 2002]
Title 36: Parks, Forests, and Public Property
PART 1228—DISPOSITION OF FEDERAL RECORDS
Subpart A—Records Disposition Programs
§ 1228.10 Authority.
§ 1228.12 Basic elements of disposition programs.
