§ 3311. Destruction of records outside continental United States in time of war or when hostile action seems imminent; written report to Archivist

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During a state of war between the United States and another nation, or when hostile action by a foreign power appears imminent, the head of an agency of the United States Government may authorize the destruction of records in his legal custody situated in a military or naval establishment, ship, or other depository outside the territorial limits of continental United States—

(1)the retention of which would be prejudicial to the interests of the United States or

(2)which occupy space urgently needed for military purposes and are, in his opinion, without sufficient administrative, legal, research, or other value to warrant their continued preservation.

Within six months after their disposal, the official who directed the disposal shall submit a written report to the Archivist in which he shall describe the character of the records and state when and where he disposed of them.

(Pub. L. 90–620, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1301; Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(23), (25)(C), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2290.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on 44 U.S. Code, 1964 ed., § 376 (July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 11, 57 Stat. 382; June 30, 1949, ch. 288, title I, § 104(a), 63 Stat. 381).

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Pub. L. 90–620
82 Stat. 1301
Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(23)
98 Stat. 2290
July 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 11
57 Stat. 382
June 30, 1949, ch. 288
63 Stat. 381
Pub. L. 98–497
section 301 of Pub. L. 98–497

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§ 3311

Destruction of records outside continental United States in time of war or when hostile action seems imminent; written report to Archivist

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U.S.C.§ 2102

Pub. L.Pub. L. 90–620

Stat.82 Stat. 1301

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–497, title I, § 107(b)(23)

Stat.98 Stat. 2290

ActJuly 7, 1943, ch. 192, § 11

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