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Final Report to Congress on the Joint Resolution to Establish a National Policy on Permanent Papers

December 31, 1995

JAMES H. BILLINGTON
The Librarian of Congress

TRUDY HUSKAMP PETERSON
Acting Archivist of the United States

MICHAEL F. DIMARIO
Public Printer

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

Progress in Monitoring Pub. L. 101-423

• Definition of permanence
• Standards and specifications - Federal, Private, International
• Guidance to Federal agencies
• Information dissemination - Federal, State and local, Private, International
• Government Printing Office Statistics - Procured printing, Bulk purchases

Observations/Relevant Findings

• Environmental issues
• Continuing changes in technology
• Cost issues
• Availability and use - Procurement of blank paper, SF-1 and decentralized printing, Use of appropriate paper in agencies

Conclusion

Footnotes

Appendixes

1. Public Law 101-423

2. JCP "Option A" Paper Grades

3. Comparison of Permanent Paper Standards

4. NARA Bulletin 95-7

5. Accomplishments and Presentations Pertaining to Pub. L. 101-423

6. Letter to Governors

7. Use of Permanent Paper for Historical Documents

Tables

1: Permanent and Alkaline Papers Available from GSA

2A: Uncoated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1994

2B: Coated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1994

3A: Uncoated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1995

3B: Coated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1995

4: Comparison of Alkaline Paper Puchased in FY 1994 & FY 1995

5: Prices Charged for A270 and A60

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