36 CFR § 1260.22

36 CFR · Parks, Forests, and Public Property

§ 1260.22 — Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?

36 CFR § 1260.22

TitleTitle 36: Parks, Forests, and Public Property PartPart 1260: Declassification of National Security Information

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36 C.F.R. § 1260.22 (2026).

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§ 1260.22 Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?

(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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§ 1260.22 Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?

(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.