U.S. Code, Title 44, Public Printing and Documents

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Author: "U.S. Congress, Office of the Law Revision Counsel"

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§ 2909. Retention of Records

     The Archivist may empower a Federal agency, upon the submission of evidence of need, to retain records for a longer period than that specified in disposal schedules; and, in accordance with regulations promulgated by him, may withdraw disposal authorizations covering records listed in disposal schedules.

(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 91–287, § 4, June 23, 1970, 84 Stat. 322; Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(15)(B), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2288.)

Historical and Revision Notes

     Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 395(f) (June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title V, § 505(f), as added Sept. 5, 1950, ch. 849, § 6(d), 64 Stat. 583).

Amendments

     1984—Pub. L. 98–497 substituted "Archivist" for "Administrator of General Services".

     1970—Pub. L. 91–287 struck out "approved by Congress" after "disposal schedules" in two places.

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.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

     This section is referred to in sections 3102, 3303a of this title.

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