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Standard Form 135, Records Transmittal and Receipt

Instructions for preparing the SF-135 are given on the reverse side of the form. The appropriate disposal authority shall be taken from the comprehensive retention schedule (see USAM  3-13.310); the General Records Schedules; or a separate NARA approved retention schedule when announced by the EOUSA. When using the (see comprehensive retention schedule), cite the authority in column 6(h) as: "USA Manual, Title 3, Item ". When transferring closed civil and criminal case files that have not been designated as permanent records, include this statement in column 6(f) of the SF-135: "CASES HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR HISTORICAL VALUE AND NONE ARE SIGNIFICANT IN TERMS OF LEGAL IMPACT OR INTENSITY OF PUBLIC INTEREST". Forward the original and one copy of the SF-135, together with one copy of the box listing, to the appropriate FRC. Upon approval, the FRC will assign an accession number in column 6(a) through (c), a shelf location in column 6(j), and will return the SF-135 to the U.S. Attorney office. Place a copy of the approved SF-135 in the first box of the accession. Accessions must be received by the FRC within 90 days after assignment of accession numbers (120 days for overseas shipments). Contact the FRC promptly if transfer cannot be made within this time period. Failure to comply will require the resubmission of a new SF-135 for approval. [updated December 1998] [cited in USAM 3-13.300]