Archivist
Executive orders directing the Archivist · 3 in Reagan · 31 all terms.
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Presidential Records
This executive order establishes procedures for how incumbent and former Presidents can assert executive privilege to block the National Archives from releasing presidential records under the Presidential Records Act of 1978. It creates a 30-day review period, specifies consultation requirements between the Archivist, Attorney General, and White House Counsel, and sets up a process where both sitting and former presidents can make privilege claims.
Assignment of emergency preparedness responsibilities
This executive order assigns comprehensive emergency preparedness responsibilities across all federal departments and agencies for national security emergencies, including nuclear attack, natural disasters, and technological emergencies. It establishes the National Security Council as the principal policy forum, designates FEMA's Director as NSC advisor, and details specific lead and support roles for each Cabinet department in areas such as continuity of government, resource management, agriculture, energy, health services, and defense production.
National Security Information
This executive order establishes a comprehensive uniform system for classifying, declassifying, and safeguarding national security information across the federal government. It defines three classification levels (Top Secret, Secret, Confidential), specifies who can classify information, creates declassification review procedures, and establishes the Information Security Oversight Office to monitor compliance. The order balances national security protection with public access to government information.