Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 2.12.1999

Agency Records Centers

NARA is issuing revised regulations updating the standards that records center storage facilities must meet to store Federal records. Since the regulations were last updated in 1982, there have been a number of advances in sprinkler systems and other general facility standards that significantly improve the environment and general safeguards for Federal records. This rule also reflects updated information on certain measures that may prevent fire and water damage to records. NARA also recognizes the authority of agencies to contract with private entities for the storage of Federal records. NARA provides agencies with standards, procedures and guidelines for the use of such commercial records storage facilities. The regulation will apply to all agencies, including NARA, that establish and operate records centers, and to agencies that contract for the services of commercial records storage facilities. As a result of the comments received on the proposed rule, we are adding new provisions that address handling conflicts with other regulatory requirements and requests for waivers. We are seeking public comments on these new provisions.