[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 41, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 41CFR102-192.150]

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           TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
 
               CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION
 
PART 102-192_MAIL MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart I_GSA's Responsibilities and Services
 
Sec. 102-192.150  What are GSA's responsibilities in mail management?


    Under the Federal Records Management Amendments of 1976, as amended 
(44 U.S.C 2904), GSA is required to provide guidance and assistance to 
Federal agencies to ensure economical and effective records management 
by such agencies (mail is one type of record, according to the Act). In 
carrying out its responsibilities under the Act, GSA is required to:
    (a) Promulgate standards, procedures, and guidelines;
    (b) Conduct research to improve practices and programs;
    (c) Collect and disseminate information on training programs, 
technological developments, etc.;
    (d) Establish an interagency committee (i.e., the Interagency Mail 
Policy Council) to provide an exchange of information among Federal 
agencies;
    (e) Conduct studies, inspections, or surveys;
    (f) Promote economy and efficiency in the selection and utilization 
of space, staff, equipment, and supplies; and
    (g) In the event of an emergency, communicate with agencies.