Disposing of Original Source Records

30.70.3 - Disposing of Original Source Records (Rev. 13718; Issued: 04-10-26; Effective: 05-11-26; Implementation: 09-14-26) After successful digitization and validation: 1. In accordance with General Records Schedule (GRS) 5.2 and 36 CFR § 1236.36, you may destroy the original source records after digitization, subject to any pending legal constraints such as litigation holds 2. You shall treat the digitized versions (now the recordkeeping versions) with the same care and retention requirements as the original source records 3. You shall retain the digitized versions for the remaining portion of any retention period established by the applicable records schedule 4. You do not need to obtain CMS or NARA approval to destroy scheduled temporary records that have been properly digitized according to these requirements This guidance ensures your compliance with federal records management regulations while facilitating the transition to electronic recordkeeping systems.