Final Report to Congress on the Joint Resolution to Establish a National Policy on Permanent Papers
December 31, 1995
JAMES H. BILLINGTON
The Librarian of Congress
TRUDY HUSKAMP PETERSON
Acting Archivist of the United States
MICHAEL F. DIMARIO
Public Printer
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Table of Contents
Progress in Monitoring Pub. L. 101-423
- Definition of permanence
- Standards and specifications - Federal, Private, International
- Guidance to Federal agencies
- Information dissemination - Federal, State and local, Private, International
- Government Printing Office Statistics - Procured printing, Bulk purchases
- Environmental issues
- Continuing changes in technology
- Cost issues
- Availability and use - Procurement of blank paper, SF-1 and decentralized printing, Use of appropriate paper in agencies
Appendixes
2. JCP "Option A" Paper Grades
3. Comparison of Permanent Paper Standards
5. Accomplishments and Presentations Pertaining to Pub. L. 101-423
7. Use of Permanent Paper for Historical Documents
Tables
1: Permanent and Alkaline Papers Available from GSA
2A: Uncoated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1994
2B: Coated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1994
3A: Uncoated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1995
3B: Coated Paper in Procured Printing, FY 1995
4: Comparison of Alkaline Paper Puchased in FY 1994 & FY 1995
5: Prices Charged for A270 and A60
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