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Core Data
RDA Number
SW24
Effective Date
Record Series Abstract
Documentation of hazardous materials purchased, shipped, stored, or utilized by state agencies. Documents may include: inventories, shipping papers, safety documentation, utilization logs/registers, Federal or state compliance documentation (EPA, OSHA, TDEC, etc.), disposal documentation, and correspondence. Training documentation shall be stored with and covered by RDA SW19, Personnel Files. This RDA does not replace specific RDAs by an agency on specific hazardous materials or programs covered by an agency RDA.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Fiscal Year
Total Retention Years
5
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Destroy
Disposition Notes
Records may be maintained in either paper or electronic format, as long as the electronic content has been verified for completeness, accuracy, and usability. Records in electronic format shall be maintained in a system that meets minimum requirements of Finance and Administration (F&A)/Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Any sensitive or confidential information contained therein shall be destroyed according to standards for the destruction of confidential information.
Worksheet
Record Location
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of specific location.
File Arrangement
Alpha & Numeric
Media Format Generated
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Generated Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Raster Image
Electronic: Spreadsheet/Database
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
1970 to current
Agency
Allotment Code
30500
Annual Accumulation
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of annual accumulation.
Current Volume
Agency records officer shall keep documentation of current volume.
Record Value
Administrative
Audit Requirements
State
Information Shared Outside the State
Yes
Shared Agencies
Federal Agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Essential Record
No
Essential Record Media Type
Paper
Confidential
No
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
2
Records Center Retention Period
3
Retention Legal Citation
49 CFR 172.201
Electronic Records Plan Inventory
System Name
Records Officer shall document system name
Hardware Description
All hardware for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS).
Software Description
All software for maintaining the records series shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). The agency shall use File Types and Formats that are considered High Confidence by OIR.
System Location
Agency Records Officer shall document the system location.
Backup Procedures
The backup procedures system shall be maintained in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Backup procedures shall be reviewed and tested annually.
Disaster Recovery
Agency shall have a detailed Disaster Recovery Plan for the system in accordance with the current standards of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS). Disaster Recovery plans shall be reviewed annually.
Data Migration Description
Agency shall have a detailed plan for migrating the electronic records in case of a software upgrade/change, hardware replacement, or a disaster.
RDA Comments
Records Management Division (RMD)
06-04-2015
No recommended changes.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
06-04-2015
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
06-08-2015
We have reviewed RDA SW24 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
06-08-2015
Agency concurs, thank you
RMD Director
06-19-2015
RDA SW24 is a request for a new statewide RDA. The retention period will be five years and the format paper/electronic. Recommend approval of RDA SW24.
Public Records Commission
06-23-2015
PRC approves RDA SW24.