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36 CFR 1260.22: Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property
- CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
- SUBCHAPTER D—DECLASSIFICATION
- PART 1260—DECLASSIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
- Subpart B—Responsibilities
(a) NARA is responsible for declassification of information from a previous administration that was originated by:
(1) The President and Vice President;
(2) The White House staff;
(3) Committees, commissions, or boards appointed by the President; or,
(4) Others specifically providing advice and counsel to the President or acting on behalf of the President.
(b) NARA will consult with agencies having equity in the records before making declassification determinations in accordance with sections 3.3(d)(3) and 3.6 of Executive Order 13526.
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