Todd,

You might want to query the Archives list about this. They would be able to
provide much more information on the cost th ebenefit ratio. IMO, if you
are retaining permanent records it is worth it (a must). If you are
retaining records just for a long period of time, ask the Archivists.

as far as lignin free.... well I understand that if you should be looking
at eating your investment later it might be a good idea.

Chris Flynn

On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Todd Johnson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Many of the records we create need to be retained for the life of the
> pipeline
> which in many instances can be between 75-100 years. We are implementing
> processes to limit the amount of paper created during the project phase,
> but
> aren’t close to being paperless at this time. With that said, I have been
> looking at the best way to ensure paper records stored for 75-plus years
> remain legible throughout their lifecycle. My question is concerning the
> use of
> acid free, lignin-free storage cartons. Are there any studies showing how
> much the integrity of a record is lengthened through the use of these
> compared to those cartons that don't contain these qualities?
>
> Ultimately, I want to find out if the acid and lignin-free cartons are
> worth the
> extra investment over the life of these documents.
>
> Any guidance is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd Johnson, CRM, ERMm
> Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
> Manager – Records & Information Management
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