---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 1238.16"
title: "36"
number: "1238.16"
heading: "What are the microfilming requirements for temporary records, duplicates, and user copies?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/1238.16"
---

# §1238.16. What are the microfilming requirements for temporary records, duplicates, and user copies?

- (a) **Temporary records with a retention period over 99 years.** Agencies must use the microfilming requirements in [§ 1238.14](/cfr/36/1238.14.md).
- (b) **Temporary records to be kept for less than 99 years, duplicates, and user copies.** NARA does not require the use of specific standards for these microforms. Agencies may select a film stock that meets their needs and ensures the preservation of the microforms for their full retention period. NARA recommends that agencies consult appropriate standards, available as noted in [§ 1238.3](/cfr/36/1238.3.md), and manufacturer's instructions for processing production, and maintenance of microform to ensure that the images are accessible and usable for the entire retention period of the records.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 44 U.S.C. chapters 29 and 33.

### Source

Source: 74 FR 51014, Oct. 2, 2009, unless otherwise noted.