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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8382
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is inviting the public to comment on certain federal agencies' requests to dispose of records that are no longer needed for their operations. These records schedules are listed in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. The public can submit their comments by March 22, 2021, through the eRulemaking portal or by mail. NARA will review all feedback and issue a consolidated reply summarizing the responses to the public comments before final approval by the Archivist of the United States.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Archives wants people to help decide if certain old papers from the government should be thrown away because they're not needed anymore. People can share their thoughts online or by mail until March 22, 2021, and all feedback will be looked at before anything is decided.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8304
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announced a request for public comments on certain federal agency records schedules. These schedules propose how long records should be kept before they can be disposed of if they are no longer needed for government operations. Anyone interested can view these schedules and submit comments through regulations.gov or by email until March 17, 2025. After reviewing the comments, any changes to the proposed schedules will be made before final approval by the Archivist of the United States.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Archives is asking people what they think about how long they should keep certain government papers before throwing them out if they're not needed anymore. People can say what they think by sending comments online until March 17, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3252
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Archives wants to get rid of old papers and is asking for permission. People can look at the plans online and tell the Archives what they think about keeping or throwing away the papers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9542
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced the availability of proposed records schedules from Federal agencies that wish to dispose of records they no longer need for business. Public comments are invited on these schedules, which are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. Comments can be submitted until April 2, 2021. After reviewing the public feedback, NARA will make a decision regarding the records' disposal or preservation.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Archives wants to let people know that some government offices plan to get rid of papers they don’t need anymore, and they are asking everyone if they think that’s okay. People can share their thoughts by April 2, 2021, and based on what people say, the decision will be made about keeping or throwing away the papers.