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44 U.S.C. 3103: Transfer of records to records centersText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026).
From Title 44-PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTSCHAPTER 31-RECORDS MANAGEMENT BY FEDERAL AGENCIES
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§3103. Transfer of records to records centers

When the head of a Federal agency determines that such action may affect substantial economies or increased operating efficiency, the head of such agency shall provide for the transfer of records to a records center maintained and operated by the Archivist, or, when approved by the Archivist, to a center maintained and operated by the head of the Federal agency.

(Added Pub. L. 94-575, § 3(a)(3) , Oct. 21, 1976 , 90 Stat. 2726 ; amended Pub. L. 98-497, title I, § 107(b)(20) , Oct. 19, 1984 , 98 Stat. 2290 ; Pub. L. 113-187, § 8(9) , Nov. 26, 2014 , 128 Stat. 2012 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3103, Pub. L. 90-620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1298, contained provisions similar to those comprising this section, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94-575, § 3(a)(3).

Amendments

2014⁠—Pub. L. 113-187 substituted “the head of such agency” for “he”.

1984⁠—Pub. L. 98-497 substituted “Archivist” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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.