Federal Register #2026-20986

NARA Seeks Public Comment on 11 Proposed Federal Records Schedules

The National Archives and Records Administration is seeking public input on proposed Federal agency records schedules. - Government buyer: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which reviews records schedules before they proceed for final approval by the Archivist. - Notice purpose: NARA is inviting comments on 11 agency requests for authority to retain or dispose of Federal records. - Agencies represented: Department of Justice, Department of State, Central Intelligence Agency, Drug Enforcement Administration, Farm Credit Administration, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Internal Revenue Service, United States Capitol Police, and Veterans Health Administration. - Records covered: Topics include audit liaison records; diplomatic technology; geographic and regional bureaus; public diplomacy planning; sexual harassment and sexual assault; executive protection; beneficial ownership information; examination closing agreements; general counsel; and prosthetic and sensory aids. - Requested products or services: None. This is a public-comment notice, not a procurement of products or services; no OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) invites public comments on Federal agency requests for records disposition authority, known as records schedules. The schedules propose how agencies will dispose of records they no longer need for agency business, including preserving records of continuing value or destroying records lacking continuing value after a specified period. The notice lists 11 schedules from various Federal agencies and provides access to the schedules and appraisal memoranda through the Regulations.gov docket. Comments are due November 30, 2026.

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