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EPA Records Schedule 466
Status: Final, 10/31/2009
Title: HERL-RTP Mortality Database (MORT)
Program: Research and Development Laboratories
Applicability: National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL)
Function: 316-258-03 - Human Health Research
NARA Disposal Authority:
This schedule authorizes the disposition of the record copy in any media (media neutral), excluding any records already in electronic form. Records designated for permanent retention must be transferred to the National Archives in accordance with NARA standards at the time of transfer.
- NC1-412-81-12/27
Description:
The HERL-RTP Mortality Database (MORT) consists of a set of data including all U.S. cancer deaths for the years 1950-1987, all deaths for the years 1962-1981, and population estimates for the years 1950-1987. The system is used for analysis, trend assessment, and technology development and is updated annually.
Disposition Instructions:
Item a: Electronic software program
This item is to be used only by the Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Human Studies Division, Epidemiology Branch.
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Disposable
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Destroy when no longer needed to ensure access to, and use of, the electronic records throughout the authorized retention period.
Item b: Input
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Disposable
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Follow instructions for EPA 171.
Item c: Electronic data
This item is to be used only by the Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Human Studies Division, Epidemiology Branch.
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Permanent
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When system is discontinued, transfer data to the National Archives, as specified in 36 CFR 1235.44-1235.50 or standards applicable at the time.
Item d: Output and reports
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Varies
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File with related records and follow instructions for the related records.
Item e: System documentation
This item is to be used only by the Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Human Studies Division, Epidemiology Branch.
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Permanent
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Transfer those records necessary to document how the system captures, manipulates, and outputs data to the National Archives, as specified in 36 CFR 1235.44-1235.50 or standards applicable at the time. Documentation is transferred with the electronic data (item c).
Guidance:
Reasons for Disposition:
The following changes were made in the 04/30/2008 version:
- Revised disposition instructions for items a and b.
- Added applicability to disposition items a, c and e.
- Revised title of disposition item e.
Disposition previously approved by the National Archives.
Custodians:
Office of Research and Development, Human Studies Division, Epidemiology Branch
- Contact: John Creason
- Telephone: 919-966-8899
Related Schedules:
EPA 171
Previous NARA Disposal Authority:
Entry: 03/01/1993
EPA Approval: 04/13/1981
NARA Approval: 02/28/1983