# Records Preservation Program and Appendices-Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines
> **US National Credit Union Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2007-08-02 · Effective 2007-09-04 · 72 FR 42271
## Document
- **Document number:** E7-14851
- **Category:** final-rule
- **Agency:** US National Credit Union Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 42271
- **CFR reference:** 12 CFR 748
- **Publication date:** 2007-08-02
- **Effective date:** 2007-09-04
## Abstract

NCUA is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations regarding a federally-insured credit union's obligation to maintain a records preservation program. The final rule clarifies the meaning of catastrophic act and the requirements for preserving vital records. The agency also provides a new Appendix B that offers guidelines for developing a program to prepare for a catastrophic act. NCUA believes the revised rule language and new appendix will facilitate the recovery of essential operations after a catastrophic act resulting in continued member confidence in the credit union system.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/08/02/E7-14851/records-preservation-program-and-appendices-record-retention-guidelines-catastrophic-act)
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