“National Archives to transition out of three federal records centers.” This may impact future U.S. FOIA requests.
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Federal News Network Article:
National Archives to transition out of three federal records centers
“The National Archives and Records Administration has circulated plans to move out of three of its records-holding facilities over the next few years — a decision the agency said will cut costs and reduce its real estate portfolio, although questions remain about how agency employees will be affected.
An internal agency email circulated on Tuesday to National Archives staff, obtained by Federal News Network, outlined the agency’s decision to shutter federal records centers in the Chicago and San Francisco/San Bruno regions and begin moving records out of its center in Seattle…”
“…Records relocations are expected to begin within the next few months, with the transition expected to be completed in the next couple of years, according to the email. Accessioned records in the Chicago and San Francisco locations, and temporary records at all three centers, will soon be moved to “other locations.” Archival and permanent holdings in Seattle will remain “until a suitable replacement facility is identified,” NARA’s email said.”