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​Basic Laws and Authorities of the National Archives and Records Administration – 2016 Edition is an authoritative legal reference compiling the fundamental statutes, regulations, and executive orders that govern the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Prepared by the Office of General Counsel, this edition brings together the essential legislative texts that define the responsibilities of the Archivist of the United States, the preservation of federal and presidential records, public access to government information, and records management practices across federal agencies.

The book covers a wide array of critical areas, including:

The publication and custody of federal laws, statutes, and treaties.

Presidential elections, records, and archival depositories.

The Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

Records management policies for federal agencies.

Oversight mechanisms such as the Inspector General Act.

Historical documentation efforts, including foreign relations records, territorial papers, and declassification statutes.

This comprehensive legal compilation is an indispensable resource for archivists, historians, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students of government. It serves both as a reference to the legal framework that ensures accountability and transparency in federal recordkeeping and as a guide to understanding how the United States preserves its documentary heritage.