---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 1238.26"
title: "36"
number: "1238.26"
heading: "What are the restrictions on use for permanent and unscheduled microform records?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/1238.26"
---

# §1238.26. What are the restrictions on use for permanent and unscheduled microform records?

- (a) Agencies must not use the silver gelatin master microform or duplicate silver gelatin microform of permanent or unscheduled records created in accordance with [§ 1238.14](/cfr/36/1238.14.md) of this part for reference purposes. Agencies must ensure that the master microform remains clean and undamaged during the process of making a duplicating master.
- (b) Agencies must use duplicates for:
  - (1) Reference;
  - (2) Further duplication on a recurring basis;
  - (3) Large-scale duplication; and
  - (4) **Distribution of records on microform.**
- (c) Agencies retaining the original record in accordance with an approved records disposition schedule may apply agency standards for the use of microform records.

## Notes

### Authority

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

### Source

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