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 PUBLIC LAW 94-575—OCT. 21, 1976 "(7) Establishment and maintenance of such other systems or techniques as the Administrator considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and chapters 21, 31, and 33 of this title."; (2) by striking out section 2904 of such chapter and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The Administrator shall provide guidance and assistance to Federal agencies with respect to records creation, records maintenance and use, and records disposition. In providing such guidance and assistance, the Administrator shall have responsibility to— "(1) promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization of space, staff, equipment, and supplies for records management; "(2) promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines with respect to records management and records management studies; "(3) conduct research with respect to the improvement of records management practices and programs; "(4) serve as a clearinghouse for information with respect to records management and as a central source for reference and training materials with respect to records management; "(5) establish such interagency committees and boards as may be necessary to provide an exchange of information among Federal agencies with respect to records management; "(6) disseminate information with respect to technological development in records management; "(7) direct the continuing attention of Federal agencies and the Congress on the burden placed on the Federal Government by unnecessary paperwork, and on the need for adequate policies governing records creation, maintenance and use, and disposition; " (8) conduct records management studies and, in his discretion. designate the heads of executive agencies to conduct records management studies with respect to establishing systems and techniques designed to save time and effort in records management, with particular attention given to standards and procedures governing records creation; "(9) conduct inspections or records management studies which involve a review of the programs and practices of more than one Federal agency and which examine interaction among and relationships between Federal agencies with respect to records and T'ecords management; and "(10) report to the Congress and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget each year, at such time or times as he may deem desirable, on the results of the foregoing activities, including evaluations of responses by Federal agencies to any recommendations resulting from studies or inspections conducted by him."; (3) by striking out sections 2906 and 2907 of such chapter and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "§ 2906. Inspection of agency records "(a)(1) In carrying out his duties and responsibilities under this chapter, the Administrator of General Services or his designee may inspect the records or the records management practices and programs of any Federal agency solely for the purpose of rendering recommendations for the improvement of records management practices and programs. Officers and employees of such agencies shall
 * § 2904. General responsibilities of Administrator

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44 USC 2904.

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44 USC 2906.

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