Comment Period Opens on Government Record Disposal
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss. They’re asking the public to check out these plans and share thoughts by April 13, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Public comment deadline and posting
You can view proposed Federal records schedules on Regulations.gov and submit comments using the docket link. Comments must be received by April 13, 2026, and NARA will post submitted comments (including any personal information and attachments) publicly on the docket.
Proposed disposal of specific federal records
Federal agencies have submitted proposed records schedules that would either preserve certain records in the National Archives or authorize destroying them after a set time. Schedules pending include: Department of Justice, Private Trustee Oversight Records (DAA-0060-2025-0002); Administration for Children and Families, OCSE Debtor File and Related Systems (DAA-0292-2026-0001); Drug Enforcement Administration, Polygraph Examiner's Records (DAA-0170-2025-0006); United States Capitol Police, Policy Records (DAA-0603-2024-0003); and Veterans Health Administration, Non-Health Professional Trainees Digital Recordings (DAA-0015-2025-0002).
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