44 USC 2909: Retention of records
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44 USC 2909: Retention of records Text contains those laws in effect on January 23, 2000
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 29-RECORDS MANAGEMENT BY THE ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES AND BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES
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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.