I certainly agree that it depends on the records in question and the
industry.  I was recently involved in a retention schedule committee and
we did reduce some of the lengthily retentions because they really did
not need to be that long to begin with.  In these cases there would be
no reason to continue with the previous retention simply because it had
been established years earlier.  I must believe there are valid reasons
and careful consideration for a reduced retention and through the
development/reschedule process, a review and comment period would bring
out any concerns.  Each case/company/schedule needs to be evaluated on
its own development and merit.

Gordon Weaver
Source One Management, Inc.
Grand Junction, CO  

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Subject: Re: [RM] Are new retention periods retroactive?

I think, as in many cases, it depends on what the record is and what
industry you are in.  I don't believe you would want to destroy records
early that for instance relate to safety training taken by an employee
and/or an employee medical record.  Sure enough, you destroy them
according to the recently decreased retention requirement and the next
thing you know an exposure suit is filed in which those very training
and medical records offer positive support of your company in this
claim.

I can think of environmental records which might also apply to this
scenario.

Thanks

Anne Merwin
Corporate Records Coordinator
Huntsman International LLC
10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, #8036
The Woodlands, TX  77380
Tel: (281) 719-4022
Fax: (281) 719-4045
Cell: (713) 775-6586
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