36 CFR § 1260.22 - Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t36/s1260.22
Currency
2026-03-24
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-03-24
Chapter
National Archives and Records Administration
Authority
44 U.S.C. 2101 to 2118; 5 U.S.C. 552; E.O. 13526, 75 FR 707, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 298; Presidential Memorandum of December 29, 2009 “Implementation of the Executive Order, Classified National Securit... 44 U.S.C. 2101 to 2118; 5 U.S.C. 552; E.O. 13526, 75 FR 707, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 298; Presidential Memorandum of December 29, 2009 “Implementation of the Executive Order, Classified National Security Information,” 75 FR 733, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 412; 32 CFR Part 2001.
# 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.