Archives Agency Renews Form for Secure Room and Network Access
Published Date: 11/6/2026
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NARA wants to renew a form that lets people request access to secure areas and their IT network. If you use or manage access to these spaces, this affects you! They’re asking for comments by December 7, 2026, to make sure the process is smooth and not too time-consuming—no cost changes announced.
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