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U.S. Code, Title 44, Public Printing and Documents
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General SummaryThe U.S. Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. While every effort has been made to ensure that this reproduction of the Code is accurate, those using it for legal purposes should verify their results against the printed version of the Code available through the Government Printing Office.
§ 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).
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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