{"data":{"id":"us/36-cfr-1238.16","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"36 CFR 1238.16","heading":"What are the microfilming requirements for temporary records, duplicates, and user copies?","body":"(a) Temporary records with a retention period over 99 years. Agencies must use the microfilming requirements in § 1238.14.\n(b) Temporary records to be kept for less than 99 years, duplicates, and user copies. NARA does not require the use of specific standards for these microforms. Agencies may select a film stock that meets their needs and ensures the preservation of the microforms for their full retention period. NARA recommends that agencies consult appropriate standards, available as noted in § 1238.3, and manufacturer's instructions for processing production, and maintenance of microform to ensure that the images are accessible and usable for the entire retention period of the records.","path":["Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property","CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION","SUBCHAPTER B—RECORDS MANAGEMENT","PART 1238—MICROFORMS RECORDS MANAGEMENT","Subpart B—Microfilming Standards"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-36.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:25:44Z","sha256":"9501068628dd2ad4e108de0041d9ae209a35d2ecf7cfd18a64e2ae24c6ed751f","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/36-cfr-1238.14","next":"us/36-cfr-1238.20"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}