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Title 44 — Public Printing and Documents

Chapter 29 — Records Management by the Archivist of the United States and by the Administrator of General Services

§ 2904. General responsibilities for records management

Statutory text

(a)

The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring—

(1)

economical and effective records management;

(2)

adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government; and

(3)

proper records disposition.

(b)

The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective processing of mail by Federal agencies.

(c)

In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Archivist shall have the responsibility—

(1)

to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies;

(2)

to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs;

(3)

to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management;

(4)

to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management;

(5)

to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management;

(6)

to conduct records management studies and, in the Archivist’s discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing systems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management;

(7)

to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies;

(8)

to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist deems desirable—

(A)

on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section,

(B)

on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and

(C)

to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations.

(d)

The Archivist shall promulgate regulations requiring all Federal agencies to transfer all digital or electronic records to the National Archives of the United States in digital or electronic form to the greatest extent possible.

(e)

The Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for processing mail at Federal facilities.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Federal Records Management Amendments of 1976

    Pub. L. 94–575 § 2(a)(2) · 90 Stat. 2723

    Enacted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904

    Added Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2725

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Added Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2725

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking out section 2904 of such chapter and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “§ 2904. General responsibilities of Administrator “The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to records creation, records maintenance and use, and records disposition. In providing such guidance and assistance, the Administrator shall have responsibility to— “(1) promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management; “(2) promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with Standards and guidelines. respect to records management and records management studies ; “(3) conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(4) serve as a clearinghouse for information with respect to records management and as a central source for reference and training materials with respect to records management; “(5) establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(6) disseminate information with respect to technological development in records management; “(7) direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the burden placed on the Federal Government by unnecessary paperwork, and on the need for adequate policies governing records creation, maintenance and use, and disposition; “(8) conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, Studies. designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing systems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management, with particular attention given to standards and procedures governing records creation; “(9) conduct inspections or records management studies which involve a review of the programs and practices of more than one Federal agency and which examine interaction among and relationships between Federal agencies with respect to records and records management; and “(10) report to the Congress and to the Director of the Office Report to Congress and Director of OMB. of Management and Budget each year, at such time or times as he may deem desirable, on the results of the foregoing activities, including evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from studies or inspections conducted by him.”;

  2. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980

    Pub. L. 96–511 § 2(c)(1) · 94 Stat. 2812

    Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(10)

    Pub. L. 96–511 prescribed that the report be to appropriate oversight and appropriations committees, incorporated existing provisions in cls. (A) and (B) and added cl. (C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Par. (10). Pub. L. 96–511 prescribed that the report be to appropriate oversight and appropriations committees, incorporated existing provisions in cls. (A) and (B) and added cl. (C).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 2904(10) of such title is amended to read as follows: 44 USC 2904. “(10) report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget annually and at such other times as the Administrator deems desirable (A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (9) of this section, (B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (8) and (9) of this section, and (C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations.”

  3. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904

    Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “for records management” for “of Administrator” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “for records management” for “of Administrator” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  4. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(a)

      Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing first sentence as subsec. (a)

    2. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(a)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “Archivist” for “Administrator”

    3. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(a)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition” for “records creation, records maintenance and use, and records disposition”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing first sentence as subsec. (a) and substituted “Archivist” for “Administrator” and “ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition” for “records creation, records maintenance and use, and records disposition”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  5. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(b)

    Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (b)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (b).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  6. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)

      Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing second sentence as subsec. (c)

    2. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively” for “In providing such guidance and assistance,”

    3. Inserted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)

      Pub. L. 98–497 inserted reference to Archivist in text preceding par. (1)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing second sentence as subsec. (c), substituted “In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively” for “In providing such guidance and assistance,”, and inserted reference to Archivist in text preceding par. (1).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  7. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (2) as (1). Provisions contained in former par. (1) are now contained substantially in subsec. (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (2) as (1). Provisions contained in former par. (1) are now contained substantially in subsec. (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  8. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(2)

    Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (3) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (1)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (3) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (1).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  9. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(3)

      Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (6) as (3)

    2. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(3)

      Pub. L. 98–497 inserted “to collect and”, “training programs”, and “other activities”. Former par. (3) redesignated (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (6) as (3) and inserted “to collect and”, “training programs”, and “other activities”. Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  10. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(4)

    Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4), which read “serve as a clearinghouse for information with respect to records management and as a central source for reference and training materials with respect to records management”, was struck out

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4), which read “serve as a clearinghouse for information with respect to records management and as a central source for reference and training materials with respect to records management”, was struck out.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  11. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(5)

      Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (7) as (5)

    2. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(5)

      Pub. L. 98–497 struck out “the burden placed on the Federal Government by unnecessary paperwork” after “Congress on”, “creation” before “maintenance”, and “and use, and disposition” after “maintenance”. Former par. (5) redesignated (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (7) as (5) and struck out “the burden placed on the Federal Government by unnecessary paperwork” after “Congress on”, “creation” before “maintenance”, and “and use, and disposition” after “maintenance”. Former par. (5) redesignated (4).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  12. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(6)

      Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (8) as (6)

    2. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(6)

      Pub. L. 98–497 struck out “with particular attention given to standards and procedures governing records creation” at end. Former par. (6) redesignated (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (8) as (6) and struck out “with particular attention given to standards and procedures governing records creation” at end. Former par. (6) redesignated (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  13. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(7)

      Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (9) as (7)

    2. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(7)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies” for “records management studies which involve a review of the programs and practices of more than one Federal agency and which examine interaction among and relationships between Federal agencies with respect to records and records management”. Former par. (7) redesignated (5)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(7). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (9) as (7) and substituted “surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies” for “records management studies which involve a review of the programs and practices of more than one Federal agency and which examine interaction among and relationships between Federal agencies with respect to records and records management”. Former par. (7) redesignated (5).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  14. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    1. Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (10) as (8)

    2. Inserted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 98–497 inserted “in January of each year”, “the Archivist or”

    3. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “(7)” for “(9)” “(9)”, respectively, in subpars. (A) and (B)

    4. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “(7)” for “(8)” “(9)”, respectively, in subpars. (A) and (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (10) as (8) and inserted “in January of each year”, “the Archivist or”, and substituted “(7)” for “(9)” and “(6)” and “(7)” for “(8)” and “(9)”, respectively, in subpars. (A) and (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  15. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Redesignated · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(9); 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(10)

    Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (7) and (8), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(9), (10). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (7) and (8), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  16. National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984

    Pub. L. 98–497 title I § 107(b)(16) · 98 Stat. 2280

    Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(d)

    Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (16) Section 2904 of such title is amended to read as follows: “§2904. General responsibilities for records management “(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition. “(b) The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management by such agencies. “(c) In carrying out their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have the responsibility— “(1) to promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and the conduct of records management studies; “(2) to conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; “(3) to collect and disseminate information on training programs, technological developments, and other activities relating to records management; “(4) to establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; “(5) to direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the need for adequate policies governing records management; “(6) to conduct records management studies and, in his discretion, designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing sys-tems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management; “(7) to conduct inspections or surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies; “(8) to report to the appropriate oversight and appropriations Report. committees of the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in January of each year and at such other times as the Archivist or the Administrator (as the case may be) deems desirable— “(A) on the results of activities conducted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section, “(B) on evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from inspections or studies conducted under paragraphs (6) and (7) of this section, and “(C) to the extent practicable, estimates of costs to the Federal Government resulting from the failure of agencies to implement such recommendations. “(d) In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”.

  17. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(1) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(a)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(A)

    2. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(a)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(1), as amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(A), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (b), by striking “The Administrator” and inserting “The Archivist”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  18. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(2) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(b)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(2), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(C)

    2. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(b)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(2), as substituted “effective processing of mail by Federal agencies” for “effective records management by such agencies”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(2), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(C), substituted “effective processing of mail by Federal agencies” for “effective records management by such agencies”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by striking “their” and inserting “the”; (ii) by striking “subsection (a) or (b), respectively” and inserting “subsections (a) and (b)”; (iii) by striking “and the Administrator”; and (iv) by striking “each”; and (B) in paragraph (8), by striking “or the Administrator (as the case may be)”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  19. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(3)(A) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(A), formerly § 9(c)(2)(A), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (D)(i)

    2. Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(A), formerly § 9(c)(2)(A), as renumbered and substituted “the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Archivist shall have” for “their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(A), formerly § 9(c)(2)(A), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (D)(i), substituted “the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Archivist shall have” for “their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Regulations. The Archivist shall promulgate regulations requiring all Federal agencies to transfer all digital or electronic records to the National Archives of the United States in digital or electronic form to the greatest extent possible.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  20. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 8(7) · 128 Stat. 2003

    Substituted · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(6)

    Pub. L. 113–187, § 8(7), substituted “the Archivist’s” for “his”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 113–187, § 8(7), substituted “the Archivist’s” for “his”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) in section 2904(c)(6), by striking “his” and inserting “the Archivist’s”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  21. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(3)(B) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(B), formerly § 9(c)(2)(B), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(B), (D)(ii)

    2. Struck · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(c)(8)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(B), formerly § 9(c)(2)(B), as renumbered and struck out “or the Administrator (as the case may be)” after “Archivist”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(B), formerly § 9(c)(2)(B), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(B), (D)(ii), struck out “or the Administrator (as the case may be)” after “Archivist”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Regulations. The Archivist shall promulgate regulations requiring all Federal agencies to transfer all digital or electronic records to the National Archives of the United States in digital or electronic form to the greatest extent possible.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  22. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(4) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(d)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(4), formerly § 9(c)(3), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (E)

    2. Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(d)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(4), formerly § 9(c)(3), as renumbered and amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: “In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(4), formerly § 9(c)(3), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (E), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: “In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) General Responsibilities for Records Management.— Section 2904 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking “The Administrator” and inserting “The Archivist”; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by striking “their” and inserting “the”; (ii) by striking “subsection (a) or (b), respectively” and inserting “subsections (a) and (b)”; (iii) by striking “and the Administrator”; and (iv) by striking “each”; and (B) in paragraph (8), by striking “or the Administrator (as the case may be)”; and (3) subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Regulations. The Archivist shall promulgate regulations requiring all Federal agencies to transfer all digital or electronic records to the National Archives of the United States in digital or electronic form to the greatest extent possible.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  23. Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–187 § 9(c)(5) · 128 Stat. 2003

    1. Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(e)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(5), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(F)

    2. Added · 44 U.S.C. § 2904(e)

      Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(5), as added subsec. (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(5), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(F), added subsec. (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) General Responsibilities for Records Management.— Section 2904 of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b), by striking “The Administrator” and inserting “The Archivist”; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by striking “their” and inserting “the”; (ii) by striking “subsection (a) or (b), respectively” and inserting “subsections (a) and (b)”; (iii) by striking “and the Administrator”; and (iv) by striking “each”; and (B) in paragraph (8), by striking “or the Administrator (as the case may be)”; and (3) subsection (d) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Regulations. The Archivist shall promulgate regulations requiring all Federal agencies to transfer all digital or electronic records to the National Archives of the United States in digital or electronic form to the greatest extent possible.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

  24. Federal Agency Mail Management Act of 2017

    Pub. L. 115–85 § 2(a)(2) · 131 Stat. 1274

    Amended · 44 U.S.C. § 2904

    Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2), amended Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c). See 2014 Amendment notes below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2), amended Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c). See 2014 Amendment notes below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (c)— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: “(1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: “ ‘(a) The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring— “ ‘(1) economical and effective records management; “ ‘(2) adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government; and “ ‘(3) proper records disposition.’;” ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following new paragraph: “(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘effective records management by such agencies’ and inserting ‘effective processing of mail by Federal agencies’;” ; (D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— (i) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking “ ‘subsections (a) and (b)’ ” and inserting “ ‘subsection (a)’ ”; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (F) by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: “(5) by inserting at the end the following new subsection: “ ‘(e) The Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for processing mail at Federal facilities.’.” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

41 of 41 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2904, Pub. L. 90–620, , 82 Stat. 1296, contained provisions similar to those comprising pars. (1) and (2) of this section, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(2).

Provisions similar to those comprising pars. (8) to (10) of this section were contained in section 2902, Pub. L. 90–620, , 82 Stat. 1296, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(1).

Amendments1980–2017 · 4 rounds

2017

Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2), amended Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c). See 2014 Amendment notes below.

2014

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(A), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “The Archivist shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(2), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(C), substituted “effective processing of mail by Federal agencies” for “effective records management by such agencies”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(A), formerly § 9(c)(2)(A), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (D)(i), substituted “the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Archivist shall have” for “their responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively, the Archivist and the Administrator shall each have” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 113–187, § 8(7), substituted “the Archivist’s” for “his”.

Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(3)(B), formerly § 9(c)(2)(B), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(B), (D)(ii), struck out “or the Administrator (as the case may be)” after “Archivist”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(4), formerly § 9(c)(3), as renumbered and amended by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(c)(2)(B), (E), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: “In addition, the Administrator, in carrying out subsection (b), shall have the responsibility to promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management.”

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–187, § 9(c)(5), as added by Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2)(F), added subsec. (e).

1984

Pub. L. 98–497 substituted “for records management” for “of Administrator” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing first sentence as subsec. (a) and substituted “Archivist” for “Administrator” and “ensuring adequate and proper documentation of the policies and transactions of the Federal Government and ensuring proper records disposition” for “records creation, records maintenance and use, and records disposition”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (b).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–497 designated existing second sentence as subsec. (c), substituted “In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a) or (b), respectively” for “In providing such guidance and assistance,”, and inserted reference to Archivist in text preceding par. (1).

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (2) as (1). Provisions contained in former par. (1) are now contained substantially in subsec. (d).

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (3) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (1).

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (6) as (3) and inserted “to collect and”, “training programs”, and “other activities”. Former par. (3) redesignated (2).

Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (5) as (4). Former par. (4), which read “serve as a clearinghouse for information with respect to records management and as a central source for reference and training materials with respect to records management”, was struck out.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (7) as (5) and struck out “the burden placed on the Federal Government by unnecessary paperwork” after “Congress on”, “creation” before “maintenance”, and “and use, and disposition” after “maintenance”. Former par. (5) redesignated (4).

Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (8) as (6) and struck out “with particular attention given to standards and procedures governing records creation” at end. Former par. (6) redesignated (3).

Subsec. (c)(7). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (9) as (7) and substituted “surveys of the records and the records management programs and practices within and between Federal agencies” for “records management studies which involve a review of the programs and practices of more than one Federal agency and which examine interaction among and relationships between Federal agencies with respect to records and records management”. Former par. (7) redesignated (5).

Subsec. (c)(8). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated par. (10) as (8) and inserted “in January of each year”, “the Archivist or”, and substituted “(7)” for “(9)” and “(6)” and “(7)” for “(8)” and “(9)”, respectively, in subpars. (A) and (B).

Subsec. (c)(9), (10). Pub. L. 98–497 redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (7) and (8), respectively.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–497 added subsec. (d).

1980

Par. (10). Pub. L. 96–511 prescribed that the report be to appropriate oversight and appropriations committees, incorporated existing provisions in cls. (A) and (B) and added cl. (C).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2017 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–85 effective as if included in Pub. L. 113–187, see section 2(b) of Pub. L. 115–85, set out as a note under section 2902 of this title.

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–497 effective , see section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497, set out as a note under section 2102 of this title.

Effective Date of 1980 Amendment

Pub. L. 96–511, § 5, , 94 Stat. 2826, provided: “This Act [enacting chapter 35 of this title, amending this section, section 2905 of this title, section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 1221–3 of Title 20, Education, section 1211 of Title 30, Mineral Lands and Mining, and section 292h of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 101 and 3503 of this title] shall take effect on .”

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective , of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report to appropriate oversight and appropriations committees of Congress under subsec. (c)(8) of this section is listed as the 9th item on page 173 and as the 5th item on page 180), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, and section 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 1402(1)] of Pub. L. 106–554, set out as notes under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.

Credits

1976–2017 · 5 acts
  1. 1976Added Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(2), , 90 Stat. 2725
  2. 1980amended Pub. L. 96–511, § 2(c)(1), , 94 Stat. 2825
  3. 1984Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(16), , 98 Stat. 2288
  4. 2014Pub. L. 113–187, §§ 8(7), 9(c), , 128 Stat. 2012, 2013
  5. 2017Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2), , 131 Stat. 1274.
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(Added Pub. L. 94–575, § 2(a)(2), , 90 Stat. 2725; amended Pub. L. 96–511, § 2(c)(1), , 94 Stat. 2825; Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(16), , 98 Stat. 2288; Pub. L. 113–187, §§ 8(7), 9(c), , 128 Stat. 2012, 2013; Pub. L. 115–85, § 2(a)(2), , 131 Stat. 1274.)

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