# 36 C.F.R. § 1230.16 (2026): How does NARA handle allegations of unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1230_S1230_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 1230.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** How does NARA handle allegations of unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter XII: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION / Part 1230: UNLAWFUL OR ACCIDENTAL REMOVAL, DEFACING, ALTERATION, OR DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS / § 1230.16: § 1230.16   How does NARA handle allegations of unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction?

## Text

Upon receiving any credible information that records are at risk of actual, impending, or threatened damage, alienation, or unauthorized destruction, NARA will contact the agency as follows:
(a) If the threat has not yet resulted in damage, removal, or destruction, NARA will contact the agency by phone promptly and follow up in writing within five business days.
(b) If records have allegedly been damaged, removed, or destroyed, NARA will notify the agency in writing promptly with a request for a response within 30 days.

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