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            FSH 6209.11 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
                    WO AMENDMENT 6209.11-96-1
                        EFFECTIVE 7/19/96

                CHAPTER 20 - RECORDS MAINTENANCE

                            Contents


20.3   Policy
20.4   Responsibility
20.5   Definitions

21     FOREST SERVICE FILING SYSTEM

22     FILE PLAN
22.1   File Levels
22.11  Primary
22.12  Secondary
22.13  Tertiary
22.2   Elements of File Plan
22.3   Using File Plan

23     USING FILE CODES IN CORRESPONDENCE
23.1   Outside Correspondence
23.2   Multiple File Codes

24     FILING PRACTICES
24.1   Arrangement of File Drawers
24.2   Types of Files
24.21  General Correspondence or Subject Files
24.22  Creating Secondary and Tertiary Folders
24.23  Case Files
24.24  Inquiry Files
24.25  Reader Files
24.26  Reference Files
24.3   Maintaining Official Files
24.4   Folders, Guides, and Other Filing Aids
24.5   Labels
24.51  Preparing Labels for Folders

25     SEPARATING NONRECORD FROM RECORD MATERIAL
25.1   Examples of Nonrecord Material
25.2   Nonrecord Material Which May Acquire Record Status
25.21  Information Copies Which May Have Record Status
25.3   Personal Papers
25.31  Disposal

26     PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING NEW OR EXCESS FILING CABINETS
26.1   Restrictions on Purchase of Specialized Filing Equipment
26.11  Prior Approval
26.12  Specialized Filing Equipment
26.13  Justification for Purchase