1260.56—Is White House originated information subject to mandatory review?
White House originated information of former Presidents is subject to mandatory review consistent with the Presidential Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 2203, the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, 44 U.S.C. 2111 note, and any deeds of gift that pertain to the materials or the respective Presidential administrations pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2107 and 2111. Unless precluded by such laws or agreements, White House originated information is subject to mandatory or an equivalent agency review for current classification when NARA has archivally processed the materials or can identify the materials with specificity. However, records covered by the Presidential Records Act are closed for 5 years after the end of the Presidential administration, or until NARA has archivally processed an integral file segment, whichever occurs first, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2204.