The National Archives and Records Administration has published
a proposed rule modifying the regulations for obtaining copies of the Nixon
White House tape recordings which are in NARA custody. First, NARA is now
allowing the public to obtain copies of all Nixon White House tape recordings
after they are officially released to the public. Previously, NARA only
permitted the public to obtain selected tape recordings. Second, the ban
on self-service copying of these tapes is lifted. These changes reflect
modifications in the 1996 Nixon Tapes Settlement Agreement that became effective
April 1, 2001. These regulations apply to the public.
The proposed rule is in the March 15, 2002 Federal Register at
page 11632. Comments are due on May 14, 2002.
A link to the proposed rule is available at http://www.nara.gov/nara/pubcom.html.
Posted by:
Nancy Allard
Policy and Communications Staff NARA |