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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has released a notice about federal agencies requesting permission to dispose of records they no longer need. These proposals, known as records schedules, are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, where the public is invited to comment on them. The notice includes directions on how to access these records schedules and submit feedback. After considering public comments, the Archivist of the United States will approve final decisions on these records, which may involve preserving important records or authorizing the destruction of those without lasting value.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is notifying the public about several Federal agency requests to dispose of records they no longer require for business purposes. These notifications, published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, invite the public to comment on the proposed schedules for record disposal. People can submit their comments by March 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. NARA emphasizes that these record schedules determine whether certain records should be preserved or destroyed, depending on their long-term value.