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- 36 CFR 1239.3 · What definitions apply to this part?
- 36 CFR 1239.4 · What standards are used as guidance for this part?
- 36 CFR 1239.10 · What program assistance does NARA provide?
- 36 CFR 1239.12 · Whom may agencies contact to request program assistance?
- 36 CFR 1239.20 · When will NARA undertake an inspection?
- 36 CFR 1239.22 · How does NARA notify the agency of the inspection?
- 36 CFR 1239.24 · How does NARA conduct an inspection?
- 36 CFR 1239.26 · What are an agency's follow up obligations for an inspection report?
- 36 CFR 1250.1 · Scope of this part.
- 36 CFR 1250.2 · Presumption of Openness and Proactive Disclosures.
- 36 CFR 1250.3 · Definitions.
- 36 CFR 1250.4 · Who can file a FOIA request?
- 36 CFR 1250.6 · Does the FOIA apply to all of the records at NARA?
- 36 CFR 1250.8 · Does NARA provide access under FOIA to all the executive branch records housed at NARA facilities?
- 36 CFR 1250.10 · Do I need to use FOIA to gain access to records at NARA?
- 36 CFR 1250.12 · What types of records are available in NARA's FOIA library?
- 36 CFR 1250.14 · Preservation of FOIA-related records.
- 36 CFR 1250.20 · What do I include in my FOIA request?
- 36 CFR 1250.22 · Where do I send my FOIA request?
- 36 CFR 1250.24 · Does NARA accept electronic FOIA requests?
- 36 CFR 1250.26 · How does NARA process my FOIA request?
- 36 CFR 1250.27 · How does NARA determine estimated completion dates for FOIA requests?
- 36 CFR 1250.28 · How do I request expedited processing?
- 36 CFR 1250.30 · How does NARA respond to my request?
- 36 CFR 1250.32 · How may I request assistance with the FOIA process?
- 36 CFR 1250.38 · In what format does NARA provide copies?
- 36 CFR 1250.50 · General information on fees for all FOIA requests.
- 36 CFR 1250.51 · What fee policies apply to archival records?
- 36 CFR 1250.52 · What fee policies apply to operational records?
- 36 CFR 1250.53 · What is the FOIA fee schedule for operational records?
- 36 CFR 1250.54 · How does NARA calculate FOIA fees for operational records?
- 36 CFR 1250.56 · How may I request a fee waiver for operational records?
- 36 CFR 1250.70 · When may I appeal NARA's FOIA determination?
- 36 CFR 1250.72 · How do I file an appeal?
- 36 CFR 1250.74 · How does NARA process appeals?
- 36 CFR 1250.80 · How does a submitter identify records containing confidential commercial information?
- 36 CFR 1250.82 · How does NARA process FOIA requests for confidential commercial information?
- 36 CFR 1251.1 · What is the purpose of this part?
- 36 CFR 1251.2 · To what demands does this part apply?
- 36 CFR 1251.3 · What definitions apply to this part?
- 36 CFR 1251.4 · May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?
- 36 CFR 1251.6 · How does the General Counsel determine whether to comply with a demand for records or testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.8 · Who is authorized to accept service of a subpoena demanding the production of records or testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.10 · What are the filing requirements for a demand for documents or testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.12 · How does NARA process your demand?
- 36 CFR 1251.14 · Who makes the final determination on compliance with demands for records or testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.16 · Are there any restrictions that apply to testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.18 · Are there any restrictions that apply to the production of records?
- 36 CFR 1251.20 · Are there any fees associated with producing records or providing testimony?
- 36 CFR 1251.22 · Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?
- 36 CFR 1252.1 · Scope.
- 36 CFR 1252.2 · Definitions.
- 36 CFR 1253.1 · National Archives Building in Washington, DC.
- 36 CFR 1253.2 · National Archives at College Park.
- 36 CFR 1253.3 · Presidential libraries and museums.
- 36 CFR 1253.4 · Federal records centers (FRCs).
- 36 CFR 1253.5 · Archival research rooms and facilities outside Washington, DC.
- 36 CFR 1253.6 · Office of the Federal Register.
- 36 CFR 1253.7 · Office of Government Information Services.
- 36 CFR 1253.8 · The Center for Legislative Archives.
- 36 CFR 1253.9 · Notification process for changes in hours.
- 36 CFR 1254.1 · What kinds of archival materials may I use for research?
- 36 CFR 1254.2 · Does NARA provide information about documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.4 · Where and when are documents available to me for research?
- 36 CFR 1254.6 · Do I need a researcher identification card to use archival materials at a NARA facility?
- 36 CFR 1254.8 · What information do I need to provide when applying for a researcher identification card?
- 36 CFR 1254.10 · For how long and where is my researcher identification card valid?
- 36 CFR 1254.12 · Will NARA log or inspect my computer, other equipment, and notes?
- 36 CFR 1254.14 · Are some procedures in regional archives and Presidential libraries different from those in the Washington, DC, area?
- 36 CFR 1254.20 · What general policies apply in all NARA facilities where archival materials are available for research?
- 36 CFR 1254.22 · Do I need to register when I visit a NARA facility for research?
- 36 CFR 1254.24 · Whom does NARA allow in research rooms?
- 36 CFR 1254.26 · What can I take into a research room with me?
- 36 CFR 1254.28 · What items are not allowed in research rooms?
- 36 CFR 1254.30 · Does NARA provide any supplies?
- 36 CFR 1254.32 · What rules apply to public access use of the Internet on NARA-supplied computers?
- 36 CFR 1254.34 · What are my responsibilities when using documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.36 · What care must I take when handling documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.38 · How do I keep documents in order?
- 36 CFR 1254.40 · How does NARA prevent removal of documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.42 · What are the rules that apply to using self-service microfilm?
- 36 CFR 1254.44 · How long may I use a microfilm reader?
- 36 CFR 1254.46 · Are there other rules of conduct that I must follow?
- 36 CFR 1254.48 · When does NARA revoke research privileges?
- 36 CFR 1254.50 · Does NARA consider reinstating research privileges?
- 36 CFR 1254.52 · Can NARA extend the period of revoked research privileges?
- 36 CFR 1254.60 · What are NARA's copying services?
- 36 CFR 1254.62 · Does NARA have archival materials protected by copyright?
- 36 CFR 1254.64 · Will NARA certify copies?
- 36 CFR 1254.70 · How may I make my own copies of documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.72 · What procedures do I follow to copy documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.74 · What documents are unsuitable for copying on a self-service or personal copier or scanner?
- 36 CFR 1254.76 · What procedures do I follow to copy formerly national security-classified documents?
- 36 CFR 1254.80 · Does NARA allow me to use scanners or other personal copying equipment?
- 36 CFR 1254.82 · What limitations apply to my use of self-service card-operated copiers?
- 36 CFR 1254.84 · How may I use a debit card for copiers in the Washington, DC, area?
- 36 CFR 1254.86 · May I use a personal paper-to-paper copier at the National Archives at College Park?
- 36 CFR 1254.88 · What are the rules for the Motion Picture, Sound, and Video Research Room at the National Archives at College Park?
- 36 CFR 1254.90 · What is the scope of this subpart?
- 36 CFR 1254.92 · How do I submit a request to microfilm records and donated historical materials?