CFR > Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER E—PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS (parts 1270 to 1270) > PART 1270—PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS > SUBPART B—Actions Taken on Behalf of Former Presidents (§1270.20 to §1270.22) > 1270.22—When Archivist may act for former President.

1270.22—When Archivist may act for former President.

In those instances where a President has specified, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2204(a), restrictions on access to Presidential records, but has not made a designation under § 1270.20 of this subpart, the Archivist shall, upon the death or disability of a President or former President, exercise the discretion or authority granted to a President or former President by 44 U.S.C. 2204.