NARA 1571, Archival Storage Standards
Transmittal Memo
DATE: January 17, 2023
SUBJECT: NARA 1571, Archival Storage Standards
TO: Office Heads, Staff Directors, and OIG
Purpose: This transmits an updated policy on the structural, environmental control, fire safety, preservation, and security standards for archival storage in NARA facilities.
Background/significant changes: Updates include revised guidance on acceptable relative humidity ranges, pollutant levels, security requirements, responsible program areas, and supplement references to related NARA Directives. Requirements pertaining to the storage standards for NARA archival facilities and the appraisal of NARA holdings are provided in Supplements 1, 2, 3 to this directive. Supplement 4 has the bibliography of sources. Architecture and Design Standards for Presidential Libraries, previously issued as Supplement 1, has been renumbered as Supplement 5 to NARA 1571 but otherwise remains unchanged.
Available forms: None
Cancelled policy: NARA 1571, Archival Storage Standards, dated February 15, 2002.
Related policies:
- NARA 211, Exit Inspections of Property at NARA
- NARA 260, Food and Drink Near Archival and Records Center Holdings
- NARA 1561, Records Emergency Preparedness and Recovery in NARA Facilities
- NARA 1562, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Requirements for NARA Holdings
- NARA 1571 Supplement 1, Storage Standards for Archival Facilities
- NARA 1571 Supplement 2, Temperature, Relative Humidity and Air Pollutant Tables
- NARA 1571 Supplement 3, Determining the Significance of NARA Holdings
- NARA 1571 Supplement 4, Bibliography
- NARA 1571 Supplement 5, Architecture and Design Standards for Presidential Libraries
- NARA 1572, Preventing Theft and Vandalism of NARA Holdings in NARA Facilities
- NARA 1573, Preservation, Security, and Transportation Standards for Exhibition of Original NARA Holdings
- 36 CFR Part 1234, Facility Standards for Records Storage Facilities
Effective date: This policy is effective upon signature.
Contact information: For questions on this policy, please contact Allison Olson, Director of Preservation Programs at (301) 837-0678 or by email.
DEBRA STEIDEL WALL
Deputy Archivist of the United States
NARA 1571 - Transmittal Memo with Supplements 1-4
Supplement 1 - Storage Standards for Archival Facilities
Supplement 2 - Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Air Pollutant Tables
Supplement 3 - Determining the Significance of NARA Holdings
Supplement 4 - Bibliography
Supplement 5 - Architectural and Design Standards for Presidential Libraries