---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 1260.22"
title: "36"
number: "1260.22"
heading: "Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/1260.22"
---

# §1260.22. Who is responsible for the declassification of classified national security White House originated information in NARA's holdings?

- (a) NARA is responsible for declassification of information from a previous administration that was originated by:
  - (1) The President and Vice President;
  - (2) The White House staff;
  - (3) Committees, commissions, or boards appointed by the President; or,
  - (4) Others specifically providing advice and counsel to the President or acting on behalf of the President.
- (b) NARA will consult with agencies having equity in the records before making declassification determinations in accordance with sections [3.3(d)(3)](/cfr/36/3.3.md?p=d-3) and [3.6](/cfr/36/3.6.md) of Executive Order 13526.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 2101 to 2118; 5 U.S.C. 552; E.O. 13526, 75 FR 707, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 298; Presidential Memorandum of December 29, 2009 “Implementation of the Executive Order, Classified National Security Information,” 75 FR 733, 3 CFR, 2009 Comp., p. 412; 32 CFR Part 2001.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 81828, Dec. 29, 2011, unless otherwise noted.