# Historical Research in the Files of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2015-10-28 · Effective 2015-11-27 · 80 FR 65934
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-27393
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 65934
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 197
- **Publication date:** 2015-10-28
- **Effective date:** 2015-11-27
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: DoD-2013-OS-0108
## Abstract

This final rule updates and clarifies procedures regarding the review and accessibility to records and information in the custody of the Secretary of Defense and the OSD Components. The purpose of this rule is to provide such guidance to former Cabinet level officials and former Presidential appointees (FPAs), including their personnel, aides, and official researchers.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/28/2015-27393/historical-research-in-the-files-of-the-office-of-the-secretary-of-defense-osd)
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