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Transitory records

Published by DHS | Department of Homeland Security | Metadata Last Checked: January 25, 2026 | Last Modified: 2026-01-23T13:19:33-05:00
Records required only for a short time (generally less than 180 days) and that are not required to meet legal or fiscal obligations, or to initiate, sustain, evaluate, or provide evidence of decision-making. Records include, but are not limited to:rn- messages coordinating schedules, appointments, and events rn- transmittal documents such as e-mail, letters, cover memos, and facsimile cover sheets that do not provide evidence of approval, concurrence, or decision-making, or include substantive commentsrn- received copies of circulated internal information such as agency instructions, notifications, circulars, newsletters, and email blasts to employeesrn- messages received from agency distribution lists or listservs rn- “to-do” or task lists and assignments

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