AC = Completion of 3rd update cycle except for: a) Data file which replaces or serves in lieu of a textual record - Follow the retention period approved for the equivalent type of textual record. b) Output data file extracted from system solely to produce printed reports or other publications - Dispose of when no longer needed to create report or publication. CAUTION: Records management officers must be certain before assigning the retention period of AC to agency automated master files that the files do not fall under the exception noted in (a).