DOE O 470.4B Chg 3 (LtdChg), Safeguards and Security Program
To establish responsibilities for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program, and to establish program planning and management requirements for the S&S Program. The requirements identified in this Order and its attachments and appendices are based on national policy promulgated in laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and national standards to prevent unacceptable adverse impacts on national security, the health and safety of DOE and contractor employees, the public, or the environment. Supersedes DOE O 470.4B Chg 2, dated 1-17-2017.
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- DOE O 470.1ASafeguards and Security Program Operations Management (Dec 18, 2024)
- DOE O 470.4CSafeguards and Security Planning (Dec 18, 2024)
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- DOE O 470.4B Chg 2 (MinChg)Safeguards and Security Program (Sep 23, 2021)
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Section 1
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: INITIATED BY:
www.directives.doe.gov Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
U.S. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, DC
Approved: 7-21-2011
Chg 1 (AdminChg): 2-15-2013
Chg 2 (MinChg): 1-17-2017
Chg 3 (LtdChg): 9-23-2021
SUBJECT: SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM
1. PURPOSE. To establish responsibilities for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program, and to establish program planning and
management requirements for the S&S Program. The requirements identified in this
Order and its attachments and appendices are based on national policy promulgated in
laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and national standards to prevent unacceptable
adverse impacts on national security, the health and safety of DOE and contractor
employees, the public, or the environment.
2. CANCELLATIONS. DOE O 470.4B Chg 2 (MinChg), Safeguards and Security
Program, dated 1-17-2017.
Cancellation of a directive does not, by itself, modify or otherwise affect any contractual
or regulatory obligation to comply with the directive. Contractor Requirements
Documents (CRDs) that have been incorporated into a contract remain in effect
throughout the term of the contract unless and until the contract or regulatory
commitment is modified to either eliminate requirements that are no longer applicable or
substitute a new set of requirements.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. Departmental Applicability. Except for the equivalencies/exemptions in paragraph
3.c., this Order applies to all Departmental elements.
The Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) must
ensure that NNSA employees comply with their responsibilities under this
directive. Nothing in this directive will be construed to interfere with the NNSA
Administrator’s authority under section 3212(d) of P.L. 106-65, National Nuclear
Security Administration Act, to establish Administration specific policies, unless
disapproved by the Secretary.
The Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) must ensure
that BPA employees and contractors comply with their respective responsibilities
under this directive consistent with BPA’s procurement, self-financing, and
statutory authorities.
b. DOE Contractors. Except for the equivalencies/exemptions in paragraph 3.c., the
CRD (Attachment 1) sets forth requirements of this Order that will apply to
contracts that include the CRD.
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(1) The CRD must be included in contracts that contain DOE Acquisition
Regulation (DEAR) clause 952.204-2, Security Requirements. Heads of
field elements and Headquarters Departmental elements must identify
contracts that should incorporate the CRD and notify contracting officers
to incorporate the CRD into those contracts. Contracting officers are
responsible for incorporating the CRD into the affected contracts as
appropriate.
(2) A violation of the provisions of the CRD relating to the safeguarding or
security of Restricted Data or other classified information may result in a
civil penalty pursuant to subsection a of section 234B of the Atomic
Energy Act (42 U.S.C. Section 2282b). The procedures for the assessment
of civil penalties are set forth in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties
for Classified Information Security Violations.
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c. Equivalencies/Exemptions for DOE O 470.4B Chg 3. Equivalencies and
exemptions from the requirements of this Order are processed in accordance with
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(1) When conditions warrant equivalencies or exemptions from the
requirements in this Order, requests must be supported by a vulnerability
assessment (VA) when required by the assets being protected, or by
sufficient analysis to form the basis for an informed risk management
decision; the analysis must identify compensatory measures, if applicable,
or alternative controls to be implemented.
(2) All approved equivalencies and exemptions under this Order must be
entered in the Safeguards and Security Information Management System
(SSIMS) database and incorporated into the affected security plan(s).
Approved equivalencies and exemptions become a valid basis for
operation when they have been entered in SSIMS and documented in the
appropriate security plan, and must be incorporated into site procedures at
that time.
(3) Many DOE S&S Program requirements are found in or based on
regulations issued by Federal agencies, and codified in the CFR or other
authorities, such as Executive Orders or Presidential Directives. In such
cases, the process for deviating from those requirements found in the
source document must be applied. If the source document does not include
a deviation process, the DOE Office of the General Counsel, or NNSA
Office of General Counsel if an NNSA element is involved, must be
consulted to determine whether deviation from the source can be legally
pursued.
(4) Equivalency. In accordance with the responsibilities and authorities
assigned by E.O. 12344, codified at 50 U.S.C. Sections 2406 and 2511 and
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to ensure consistency through the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear
Propulsion Program, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors
(Director) will implement and oversee requirements and practices
pertaining to this Directive for activities under the Director’s cognizance,
as deemed appropriate.
(5) Exemption. Requirements in this Order that overlap or duplicate
requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) related to
radiation protection, nuclear safety (including quality assurance), and
safeguards and security of nuclear material, do not apply to the design,
construction, operation, and decommissioning of the facilities of the
former Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (RW) now
managed by the Office of Nuclear Energy. This exemption does not apply
to requirements for which the NRC defers to DOE or does not exercise
regulatory jurisdiction.
4. REQUIREMENTS.
a. S&S programs must be developed and maintained that incorporate the
responsibilities and requirements contained in this Order and its associated
appendices and attachments.
b. Programs associated with each topical area found in the appendices and
attachments to this Order must be implemented in accordance with the
requirements stated for that topic.
c. Incidents of security concern must be addressed in accordance with the
requirements found in Attachment 4 and reported in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations.
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d. Interfaces and necessary interactions between S&S programs and other disciplines
such as safety, emergency management, classification, counterintelligence,
facility operations, cyber system operations and security, and business and budget
operations including property management must be identified and clearly defined.
These interfaces and interactions must be maintained throughout the lifecycle of
protective measures to ensure that S&S planning and operations work together
effectively with these disciplines. Sensitive Compartmented Information is under
the purview of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence; necessary
interfaces and interactions between that office and S&S programs must also be
identified, defined, and maintained.
e. S&S programs must incorporate a risk-based approach to protect assets and
activities against the consequences of attempted theft, diversion, terrorist attack,
industrial sabotage, radiological sabotage, chemical sabotage, biological sabotage,
espionage, unauthorized access, compromise, and other acts that may have an
adverse impact on national security or the environment or that may pose
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significant danger to the health and safety of DOE Federal and contractor
employees or the public.
f. S&S programs must be tailored to address site-specific characteristics and
requirements, current technology, ongoing programs, and operational needs to
achieve acceptable protection levels that reduce risks in a cost-effective manner.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Secretary of Energy.
(1) Ensures that an effective S&S Program is established and executed within
DOE under the authorities granted by relevant Executive Orders; the U.S.
Department of Energy Organization Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections
7101 to 7352); and the Atomic Energy Act, as amended (42 U.S.C.
Sections 2011 to 2286), and in accordance with P.L. 106-65, the National
Nuclear Security Administration Act.
(2) Designates senior Departmental officials to direct and administer the S&S
Program.
(3) Delegates, in writing, all responsibilities and authorities as necessary for
the administration of the S&S Program.
(4) Authorizes continuing operations of facilities/activities determined to be
of high security risk.
(5) Exercises sole authority to approve the imposition of requirements on
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management programs and activities that are
more stringent and/or comprehensive than those imposed by the NRC.
(6) Designates the DOE program elements responsible for ensuring that
foreign nationals’ visits requiring access to classified information are
conducted in accordance with governing international agreements or
treaties.
b. Deputy Secretary.
(1) Exercises responsibility, as Chief Operating Officer of the Department, for
S&S policy development and operations.
(2) Ensures that the S&S Program achieves excellence in performance, has
internal compatibility, is graded in application, and integrates corporate
programs and support activities with line programs consistent with the
precepts of Integrated S&S Management.
(3) Reviews all staff and support office S&S policies that affect Departmental
elements.
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(4) Establishes the Department-wide base Security Conditions (SECON) level
in consultation with the Under Secretaries; the Deputy Under Secretary for
Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation; the Director, Office of
Intelligence and Counterintelligence; the Associate Under Secretary for
Environment, Health, Safety and Security; and the Chief Security Officers.
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(5) In accordance with 50 U.S.C. Section 2656, ensures that the Committees
on Armed Services of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S.
Senate are notified of each significant nuclear defense intelligence loss.
(6) Approves and issues the Design Basis Threat (DBT) Order.
(7) Reviews and approves enhancements to Secretarial security policies
identified by the Security Committee.
(8) Appoints the Chair of the Security Committee, comprised of the Chief
Security Officers from each Under Secretarial organization and other
Departmental Federal leadership.
(9) Approves site/facility management recommended deviation to lower from
established Departmental SECON level.
(10) Serves as chairman, or appoints a chairman, for the Senior SECON
Decision Team.
c. Under Secretary for Nuclear Security/ Administrator for the National Nuclear
Security Administration.
(1) Responsible for the management and implementation of S&S programs
administered by NNSA and its subordinate offices, including provision of
the appropriate level of authorities and resources to the NNSA Chief
Security Officer to effectively manage and execute S&S responsibilities.
(2) Authorizes continuing operations of NNSA facilities/activities determined
to be of moderate security risk.
(3) In coordination with the Under Secretaries for Science and Energy and
Management and Performance, the Director, Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence, the Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and
Counterproliferation, the Associate Under Secretary for Environment,
Health, Safety and Security, and the Chief Security Officers, provides
recommendations on SECON levels to the Deputy Secretary.
(4) Through the Associate Administrator for Emergency Operations, monitors
the SECON level for the Department and for all DOE facilities and sites
and advises DOE/NNSA officials of changes to the levels.
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(5) Through the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs:
(a) Ensures that all visits by foreign nationals and access to classified
information in connection with the military application of atomic
energy under 42 U.S.C. Section 2164 and 42 U.S.C. Section 2121
are conducted in accordance with governing international
agreements or treaties.
(b) Approves requests for classified visits and access to weapons
programs, nuclear materials production facilities, sensitive nuclear
materials production information, and classified information
pertaining to Nuclear Weapons Data.
(c) Delegates in writing to a senior Federal official at each site under
(5)(b) above the authority to make, in connection with classified
visits, an affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen
holding a clearance granted by another Federal agency to have
access to Restricted Data will not endanger the common defense
and security prior to granting such access in connection with a
specific classified visit.
(6) Through the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation,
ensures that all foreign national visits and access to classified information
in connection with nonproliferation, international security, or International
Atomic Energy Agency requirements are conducted in accordance with
governing international agreements or treaties.
(7) Through the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors:
(a) Ensures that all foreign national visits and access to classified
information in connection with naval nuclear propulsion are
conducted in accordance with governing international agreements
or treaties.
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(b) Approves requests for classified visits and access to naval nuclear
propulsion facilities.
(8) Through the Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security:
(a) Serves as the NNSA Chief Security Officer responsible for the
development and implementation of security programs, operations,
and facilities under the purview of NNSA; exercises all
responsibilities of a Chief Security Officer under this Order.
(b) Oversees implementation of SECON levels for operations under
the cognizance of NNSA.
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(c) Acts as senior NNSA official responsible for the direction and
administration of the NNSA implementation and compliance with
the National Industrial Security Program.
(d) Provides resources for conducting inquiries and damage
assessments and for implementing corrective actions in incidents
of security concern occurring at NNSA sites/facilities.
(e) Acts as the senior NNSA official responsible for all classified
visits except for those assigned in paragraph 5.d.(5)(b) above to the
Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs; delegates in writing
to a senior Federal official at each site under NNSA cognizance the
authority to make, in connection with such classified visits, an
affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen holding a
clearance granted by another Federal agency to have access to
Restricted Data will not endanger the common defense and
security prior to granting such access in connection with a specific
classified visit.
(f) Implements the DOE North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
program for DOE and NNSA including access authorizations,
policy, operations of the DOE Sub-Registry, and the conduct of
DOE domestic inspections.
d. Under Secretary for Science and Energy.
(1) Responsible for management and implementation of S&S programs
administered by the DOE Office of the Under Secretary for Science and
Energy and its subordinate offices, including provision of the appropriate
level of authorities and resources to the Under Secretary for Science and
Energy Chief Security Officer to effectively manage and execute S&S
responsibilities.
(2) In coordination with the Under Secretary for Management and
Performance, the NNSA Administrator, the Director, Office of
Intelligence and Counterintelligence, the Deputy Under Secretary for
Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, the Associate Under Secretary
for Environment, Health, Safety and Security, and the Chief Security
Officers, provides recommendations on SECON levels to the Deputy
Secretary.
(3) Oversees implementation of SECON levels for operations under the
cognizance of the Under Secretary for Science and Energy.
(4) Provides resources for conducting inquiries and damage assessments and
for implementing corrective actions in incidents of security concern
occurring at Science and Energy sites/facilities.
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(5) Authorizes continuing operations of the Office of the Under Secretary for
Science and Energy facilities/activities determined to be of moderate
security risk.
(6) Delegates in writing to a senior Federal official at each site under his/her
cognizance the authority to make, in connection with classified visits, an
affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen holding a
clearance granted by another Federal agency to have access to Restricted
Data will not endanger the common defense and security prior to granting
such access in connection with a specific classified visit.
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(7) Through the Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy:
(a) Ensures that visits by foreign nationals to uranium enrichment
plants or facilities and access to classified information on uranium
enrichment technology development, including advanced isotope
separation technology, are conducted in accordance with governing
international agreements or treaties.
(b) Approves requests for classified visits and access to uranium
enrichment plants or facilities engaged in uranium enrichment
technology development, including advanced isotope separation
technology.
e. Under Secretary for Management and Performance.
(1) Responsible for management and implementation of S&S programs
administered by the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and
Performance and its subordinate offices, including provision of the
appropriate level of authorities and resources to the Management and
Performance Chief Security Officer to manage and execute S&S
responsibilities.
(2) In coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Energy, the
NNSA Administrator, the Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism
and Counterproliferation, the Director, Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence, the Associate Under Secretary for Environment,
Health, Safety and Security, and the Chief Security Officers, provides
recommendations on SECON levels to the Deputy Secretary.
(3) Oversees implementation of SECON levels for operations under the
cognizance of the Under Secretary for Management and Performance.
(4) Provides resources for conducting inquiries and damage assessments and
for implementing corrective actions in incidents of security concern
occurring at Management and Performance sites/facilities.
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(5) Authorizes continuing operations of facilities/activities under the
cognizance of the Office of the Under Secretary for Management and
Performance determined to be of moderate security risk.
(6) Delegates in writing to a senior Federal official at each site under his/her
cognizance the authority to make, in connection with classified visits, an
affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen holding a
clearance granted by another Federal agency to have access to Restricted
Data will not endanger the common defense and security prior to granting
such access in connection with a specific classified visit.
(7) Through the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety
and Security:
(a) Develops the Department’s S&S Program consistent with
strategies and policies governing the protection of national security
and other critical assets entrusted to the Department and in
accordance with laws, regulations, and national-level policies and
standards.
(b) Coordinates and promulgates the Department’s policies and
procedures for a comprehensive S&S Program.
(c) In coordination with the Under Secretaries, the NNSA
Administrator, the Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism
and Counterproliferation, the Director, Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence, and the Chief Security Officers, provides
recommendations on SECON levels to the Deputy Secretary.
(d) Directs the development and implementation of a security plan for
the protection of the DOE Headquarters, its personnel, and its
assets; oversees functions of the DOE cognizant security office for
DOE Headquarters facilities, and delegates this authority in writing
as appropriate.
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(e) Oversees implementation of the DOE Headquarters S&S Program,
including the development of S&S implementation procedures and
guidance for programs described in this Order and its appendices
and attachments, to include the approval of Headquarters
equivalencies and exemptions; provides oversight and technical
direction for all DOE offices located in Headquarters facilities.
(f) Ensures that the authorized SECON levels are implemented for
operations under the cognizance of the Office of Environment,
Health, Safety and Security (AU).
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(g) Provides advice and assistance to DOE organizations concerning
S&S programs described in this Order and its appendices and
attachments.
(h) Serves as the executive agent responsible for the development of
the DBT, ensures that the DBT is periodically reviewed and
updated, staffs and obtains approval for the DBT through the
offices of the Under Secretaries, and recommends action to
approve the DBT to the Deputy Secretary.
(i) Reviews procurement requests for new AU Headquarters contracts
and ensures that the provisions of 48 CFR Section 952.204-2,
Security Requirements, and the requirements of the CRD and its
attachments in this Order are included in the contracts when
required.
(j) Acts as the senior Agency official responsible for directing and
administering the DOE’s implementation of E.O. 12829, National
Industrial Security Program, Section 203(a).
(k) Maintains national-level liaison with Federal law enforcement,
security, and intelligence agencies in support of the DOE S&S
Program; and represents DOE in interagency efforts related to S&S
activities.
(l) Provides executive secretary support to the Security Committee.
With guidance from the Chair, the Executive Secretary will be
responsible for ensuring issues brought before the Committee are
properly analyzed and prepared for decision, recording Committee
decisions, and communicating decisions to the appropriate
elements of the Department.
(8) Through the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management:
(a) Provides resources for conducting inquiries and damage
assessments and for implementing corrective actions in
incidents of security concern occurring at EM
sites/facilities.
(b) Delegates in writing to a senior Federal official at each site under
EM cognizance the authority to make, in connection with classified
visits, an affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen
holding a clearance granted by another Federal agency to have
access to Restricted Data will not endanger the common defense
and security prior to granting such access in connection with a
specific classified visit.
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(c) Reviews procurement requests for new EM contracts and ensures
that the provisions of 48 CFR Section 952.204-2, Security
Requirements, and the requirements of the CRD and its
attachments in this Order are included in the contracts when
required.
f. Heads of Field Elements and Headquarters Departmental Elements.
(1) Oversee the development of S&S plans that describe S&S policy
implementation in accordance with the requirements in this Order and its
appendices and attachments and include detailed information on the
assignment of roles, responsibilities, delegations, authorities, and
development of budgets and allocation of resources.
(2) Oversee the development of S&S implementation procedures and
guidance for programs described in this Order and its appendices and
attachments, implement the programs, and provide oversight and technical
direction for the programs.
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(3) Develop and allocate S&S budgets for assigned programs including
budgets for the infrastructure that supports S&S missions.
(4) Ensure that line management implements the applicable provisions of
programs described in this Order and its appendices and attachments.
(5) When new DOE S&S directives are issued, oversee the development of
and approve an implementation plan describing the steps and milestone
dates that will lead to full implementation of new requirements and
incorporation of CRDs into affected contracts.
(6) Notify contracting officers of affected contracts that must include the CRD
and attachments to this Order.
(7) Ensure that procurement requests for new contracts require inclusion of
appropriate language, including the clause at 48 CFR Section 952.204-2,
Security Requirements, and the CRD and attachments to this Order in the
resulting contracts, when applicable.
(8) Ensure that contracting officers provide DOE F 470.1, Contract Security
Classification Specification (CSCS), to the DOE cognizant security offices
or their designees.
(9) Curtail or suspend operations at facilities/sites under their cognizance
when continued operations would result in an unacceptable risk to national
security and/or to the health and safety of DOE and contractor employees,
the public, or the environment.
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(10) Ensure that the authorized SECON levels are implemented at
facilities/sites under their cognizance and that any local changes at
affected facilities are reported to the Operations Center, Office of
Emergency Operations.
(11) Ensure that S&S personnel under their cognizance are managed, trained,
and equipped and are provided with the resources and support services
needed to maintain protection of S&S interests.
(12) Ensure that contractors and subcontractors under their cognizance
implement the provisions of the CRD and attachments to this Order when
the CRD is incorporated in their contracts.
(13) Ensure that line management at sites under their cognizance has been
delegated the authority for oversight and monitoring of contractor
performance of the requirements contained in the CRD and its
attachments, and that appropriate oversight and monitoring activities are
conducted, including a process to validate established objectives,
standards, and criteria for security training programs conducted by
organizations other than the National Training Center.
(14) Ensure that a senior Federal official at each site under their cognizance has
been delegated in writing the authority to make, in connection with
classified visits, an affirmative determination that permitting a U.S. citizen
holding a clearance granted by another Federal agency to have access to
Restricted Data will not endanger the common defense and security prior
to granting such access in connection with a specific classified visit.
(15) Assesses the impact/potential impact (e.g., reduced operations, additional
protective force or security personnel, searches, entry/exit screening,
patrols, training, etc.) in response to elevated SECON level.
(16) Establishes higher local SECON level at their respective site/facility; or to
recommend a deviation to lower from the Departmental SECON upon
notification to and approval by the Deputy Secretary.
(a) Ensure the local SECON level is consistent with the threat or local
conditions.
(b) Changing the Local SECON Level.
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1 Through the DOE Watch Office notifies the cognizant
Under Secretary, with a courtesy notification to the Senior
SECON Decision Team, of any situation where site/facility
management recommends a deviation to lower from the
Departmental SECON level.
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2 Briefs the Senior SECON Decision Team, as soon as
possible, on any situation where site/facility management
recommends a deviation to lower from the Departmental
SECON.
3 Upon approval by the Deputy Secretary, in consultation
with Senior SECON Team, notifies site/facility
management of the local SECON level, and implements
measures appropriate to the local SECON level.
4 Advises the DOE Watch Office as soon as actions
appropriate to the local SECON have been implemented.
(c) Elevating Site SECON Levels above the Departmental Level. In
addition to 1.f.(16)(b)1-4 above:
1 Site/facility management must immediately notify the
Operations Center, Office of Emergency Operations, of the
elevated SECON level and keep the Operations Center
informed of the status of the site/facility and SECON
response plan implementation.
2 Determine when the site/facility local SECON level can
return to the Departmental SECON level and advise the
Senior SECON Decision Team.
(17) Review/update SECON response plans, as deemed appropriate.
(18) Issues direction for, and oversees implementation of SECON level for
sites/facilities or operations under their cognizance.
g. Director, Office of Enterprise Assessments.
(1) Performs assessments and reports to the Secretary on the Department’s
S&S programs.
(2) Implements the procedures for the assessment of civil penalties set forth
in 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil
Penalties for Classified Information Security Violations.
(3) Develops S&S training programs, and provides S&S training to
Departmental personnel, primarily through the National Training Center
(NTC).
(4) Through the NTC, certifies site implementation of NTC-developed
courses, establishes the Training Approval Program (TAP) for S&S
programs, and approves site training programs.
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(5) Through the NTC, supports the Federal Technical Capabilities Panel in
the implementation of the DOE Technical Qualification Program to
develop a technically competent workforce and support Safeguards and
Security Leadership and executive development programs. Senior
executives with responsibility for technical oversight are expected to
complete Security Executive Leadership Training. Security Executive
Leadership Training is an in-residence course that covers topics, such as
Security Trends; Risk Management and Security Planning; Security
Events and Incidents; Security Oversight; Managing Security in a Safety
Basis Environment; Personnel Security and Human Reliability Programs;
and Cyber Security Threats. The content is designed for executive-level
employees.
h. Chief Security Officers for NNSA, Science and Energy, and Management and
Performance.
(1) Responsible and accountable for the development and implementation of
the S&S programs for personnel, facilities, and sites within their
respective offices.
(2) As members of the Security Committee, participate in the development
of Departmental S&S policy.
(3) Coordinate and manage the provision of S&S support services to their
respective line management /program offices.
(4) Through the Security Committee, identify opportunities to strengthen
security strategies through enhancements to Secretarial security policies.
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(5) In coordination with the Under Secretaries, the NNSA Administrator, the
Director, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, the Deputy
Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, and the
Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security,
provides recommendations on SECON levels to the Deputy Secretary.
i. Director, Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.
(1) Ensures that information developed through intelligence/
counterintelligence program activities that affects S&S operations is shared
with AU and NNSA.
(2) Notifies the DOE/NNSA cognizant security office of security incidents
during the course of intelligence/counterintelligence activities. This
notification will be upon discovery unless such notification would severely
impede or negate intelligence activities or counterintelligence
investigations, or further compromise classified/sensitive information.
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(3) Ensures coordination with cognizant security offices, as appropriate,
concerning security issues and other matters of mutual concern for
inclusion in security awareness activities and develops and conducts
briefings to present information on intelligence and counterintelligence
issues. Such briefings may be in conjunction with security awareness
briefings.
(4) Ensures that all foreign national visits and access to classified information
in connection with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) are
conducted in accordance with governing international agreements or
treaties.
(5) Ensures that information on relevant intelligence/counterintelligence
concerns is provided to Departmental elements responsible for classified
visits by non-U.S. citizens under international agreements and treaties and
to individuals responsible for hosting classified visits by non-U.S. citizens
to DOE facilities and sites.
(6) In coordination with the Under Secretaries, the NNSA Administrator, the
Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, the
Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security,
and the Chief Security Officers, provides recommendations on SECON
levels to the Deputy Secretary.
(7) Issues direction for and oversees the implementation of SECON levels for
operations under the cognizance of the Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence.
j. Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation. In
coordination with the Under Secretaries, the NNSA Administrator, the Office of
Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and the Associate Under Secretary for
Environment, Health, Safety and Security, provides recommendations on SECON
levels to the Deputy Secretary.
k. General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel. Provides legal advice and
assistance to AU regarding issues or changes in laws and regulations that may
affect S&S interests and programs.
l. Contracting Officers.
(1) Upon notification by a DOE/NNSA line management official initiating a
procurement activity, incorporate CRDs into affected contracts as
appropriate.
(2) Assist originators of procurement requests who want to incorporate the
provisions of 48 CFR Part 952.204-2, Security Requirements, and
appropriate CRDs in new contracts.
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(3) Provide written notification to DOE/NNSA cognizant security offices in
accordance with Appendix B, Section 2, of this Order when contractual
changes impacting a company’s foreign ownership, control, or influence
occur.
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m. DOE Cognizant Security Offices. Responsibilities of the designated DOE
cognizant security offices applicable to each topical area are found in the
appendices.
n. Senior SECON Decision Team.
(1) Under Secretaries; Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and
Counterproliferation; Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health,
Safety and Security; Director, Intelligence and Counterintelligence; and
Chief Security Officers.
(2) Serve as members of the Senior SECON Decision Team.
(a) Monitors the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Alerts
and Bulletins and assesses the impact/potential impact to the
Departmental SECON level, and to DOE/NNSA sites/facilities
under their cognizance.
(b) Monitors the SECON level to assess the impact/potential impact of
ongoing threats or specific incidents to DOE personnel, operations,
or sites/facilities.
(c) Informs the Secretary, as appropriate, of any recommended
changes to Departmental SECON level, to include the factors
supporting the change.
(d) Notifies the DOE Emergency Operations Center if the
Departmental SECON level is changed.
(3) Advises the Deputy Secretary on the appropriate SECON level.
(4) Ensures dissemination of NTAS Alerts and Bulletins to the Heads of Field
Elements and Headquarters Departmental Elements.
6. REFERENCES. The following general references apply to this Order. Additional
references applicable to each topical area in the appendices and attachments are listed
under that topic for ease of identification. Complete reference information and links to
the most current official version of each document or successor documents are available
through the S&S Policy Information Resource (PIR) tool at https://pir.doe.gov/.
a. 42 U.S.C. Sections 2011 to 2296, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
Establishes authorities and programs related to atomic energy, including programs
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for Federal control of the possession, use, and production of nuclear energy and
SNM whether owned by the U.S. Government or others.
b. 42 U.S.C. Sections 7101 to 7352, Department of Energy Organization Act, as
amended. Establishes DOE and its basic authorities and responsibilities, including
the responsibility of the Secretary of Energy for developing and promulgating
DOE security policies.
c. 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for
Classified Information Security Violations. Establishes rules to assess a penalty
against contractors for violation of a directive relating to the protection of
classified information.
d. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data. Establishes requirements for
granting facility security approval to an access permittee.
e. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification. Establishes the
program for managing, identifying, generating, reviewing, and declassifying
Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data, and the sanctions for violations of
the procedures.
f. 32 CFR Chapter XX, Information Security Oversight Office, National Archives
and Records Administration. Establishes implementation requirements and
procedures for classified national security information and the National Industrial
Security Program.
g. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation. Supplements
48 CFR Chapter 1, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and includes the security
provisions and clauses to be used in DOE solicitations and contracts when a
facility security clearance and/or access to classified information will be
necessary for the performance of the contract.
Section 12
h. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93. Establishes
the National Industrial Security Program to protect classified information released
by Federal agencies to their contractors.
i. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09. Establishes
the requirements for protection of classified information.
j. DOE P 226.1B, Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated 4-25-11.
Establishes a Department-wide oversight process to protect the public, workers,
environment, and national security assets effectively through continuous
improvement.
k. DOE O 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated
4-25-11. Implements the policy that establishes a Department-wide oversight
process to protect the public, workers, environment, and national security assets.
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l. DOE O 227.1A, Independent Oversight Program, dated 12-21-15. Prescribes the
requirements and responsibilities for the Department’s Independent Oversight
Program to ensure the program is implemented in a transparent, efficient, and
constructive manner to support the safe and secure accomplishment of DOE’s
missions.
m. DOE O 414.1D, AdminChg 1, Quality Assurance, dated 4-25-11, which ensures
that the quality of DOE/NNSA products and services meets or exceeds the
customers’ requirements and expectations.
n. DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, dated 10-3-14. Establishes the
program to identify information classified under the Atomic Energy Act or E.O.
13526 so that it can be protected against unauthorized disclosures.
o. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, establishes the
Counterintelligence (CI) Program requirements and responsibilities for the
Department of Energy (DOE), including the National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA), pursuant to Executive Order 12333 in order to detect and
deter insiders who engage in activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service
or international terrorist entity.
p. DOE O 243.1B, admin. change 1, Records Management Program, dated 03-11-
13, which sets forth requirements and responsibilities for implementing and
maintaining a cost-effective records management program throughout the
Department of Energy.
q. 36 CFR Chapter XII, Subchapter B, Records Management. Establishes
requirements for the creation, maintenance, and disposition of Federal records and
penalties for unlawful or accidental removal, alteration, or destruction of records.
r. Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-21, Critical Infrastructure Security and
Resilience, dated 2-12-13, which establishes a national policy advancing a unified
effort to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical
infrastructure.
s. PPD-7, National Terrorism Advisory System, dated 01-26-11.
t. E.O. 13587, Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks
and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information, dated
October 7, 2011.
u. Presidential Memorandum, National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum
Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs, dated November 12,
2012.
v. DOE O 470.5, Insider Threat Program, dated June 2, 2014.
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w. Public Law 115-232, The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019
x. DOE O 142.3B: Unclassified Foreign National Access Program, dated January
15, 2021
y. DOE O 483.1B: DOE Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, dated
December 20, 2016
Section 13
z. DOE P 485.1A: Foreign Engagements with DOE National Laboratories, dated
December 13, 2019
aa. DOE O 486.1A: Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, dated
September 4, 2020
7. DEFINITIONS.
a. Cognizant security office means the office assigned responsibility for a given
security program or function. Where DOE cognizant security office is stated, the
reference is to a Federal activity.
b. Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) are Federal
employees who possess the appropriate knowledge and responsibilities for each
situation to which they are assigned through delegation. Delegation of authority
for these positions is originated according to direction from the accountable
Program Secretarial Officer (or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary for
Departmental Elements not organized under a Program Secretarial Office), who
also provides direction for which of the ODFSA positions may be further
delegated. Each delegation must be documented in writing. It may be included in
other security plans or documentation approved by or according to direction from
the accountable principal. Each delegator remains responsible for the delegatee’s
acts or omissions in carrying out the purpose of the delegation.
c. Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) are Federal or contractor
employees that possess the appropriate knowledge and responsibilities for each
situation to which they are assigned through delegation. Delegation of authority
for these positions is originated according to direction from the accountable
Program Secretarial Officer (or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary for
Departmental Elements not organized under a Program Secretarial Office), who
also provides direction for which of the ODSA positions may be further
delegated. Each delegation must be documented in writing. It may be included in
other security plans or documentation approved by or according to direction from
the accountable principal. Each delegator remains responsible for the delegatee’s
acts or omissions in carrying out the purpose of the delegation.
d. Chief Security Officer is the designated Under Secretarial official responsible and
accountable for the implementation of the safeguards and security programs for
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personnel, facilities, and sites within their respective Offices. The Under
Secretaries will provide their respective Chief Security Officers the appropriate
level of authorities and resources to manage and execute the significant
safeguards and security responsibilities being entrusted to them.
e. Security Committee is a forum comprised of Chief Security Officers from each of
the three Under Secretarial organizations, and other Departmental Federal
employee leadership that participate in developing recommendations regarding
Department-wide security policies, facilitate active coordination of effective
security strategies across the Department, and provide a forum for addressing
cross-organizational issues and challenges. f. Definitions applicable to each topical
area are found in the appendices and attachments. Definitions for terms used in a
general S&S context are available through the Safeguards and Security Policy
Information Resource (PIR) tool at https://pir.doe.gov/.
8. CONTACT. Questions concerning this Order should be addressed to the Office of
Security Policy, Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security at 301-903-4642.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
DAVID M. TURK
Deputy Secretary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix A. Safeguards and Security Program Planning ................................................... A-1
Section 1. Safeguards and Security Program Planning .................................................... 1-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 1-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 1-2
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter I. Security Plans ............................................................................................... I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Security Plan .......................................................................................................... I-2
3. Assessments and Analyses ...................................................................................... I-2
4. Security Plan Components ...................................................................................... I-2
5. Reviews and Updates .............................................................................................. I-3
Chapter II. Security Conditions .................................................................................. II-1
1. General ...................................................................................................................II-1
2. SECON Determinations .........................................................................................II-1
3. SECON Levels .......................................................................................................II-2
4. SECON Response Planning ...................................................................................II-3
5. Performance Testing ..............................................................................................II-3
6. Protection Measures ...............................................................................................II-3
7. Coordination ..........................................................................................................II-3
8. References ..............................................................................................................II-4
Chapter III. Performance Assurance .........................................................................III-1
1. General ................................................................................................................. III-1
2. Applicability ........................................................................................................ III-1
3. Performance Assurance Planning ........................................................................ III-1
4. Test Schedules ..................................................................................................... III-2
5. Results Analysis and Documentation .................................................................. III-2
6. System Degradation ............................................................................................. III-2
7. Reviews and Updates ........................................................................................... III-2
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Section 2. Survey, Review, and Self- Assessment Programs ............................................ 2-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 2-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 2-2
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2-2
6. Surveys ................................................................................................................... 2-3
7. Self-Assessments ................................................................................................... 2-5
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8. Reports and Ratings ............................................................................................... 2-5
9. Findings and Corrective Actions ........................................................................... 2-5
10. Documentation ..................................................................................................... 2-6
Appendix B. Safeguards and Security Program Management Operations..........................B-1
Section 1. Facility Clearances and Registration of Safeguards and Security
Activities.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1-1
3. Facility Definition .................................................................................................. 1-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 1-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter I. Facility Clearance Program ........................................................................ I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Eligibility Requirements ......................................................................................... I-3
Chapter II. Importance Ratings .................................................................................. II-1
1. Facility Importance Ratings ...................................................................................II-1
2. Upgrading and Downgrading a Facility’s Assigned Importance Rating ...............II-2
Chapter III. Facility Clearance Approval Requirements ........................................III-1
1. Issuance of FCLs.................................................................................................. III-1
2. Contractor Facilities ............................................................................................ III-1
3. Facility Clearances for OGAs .............................................................................. III-2
4. Records ............................................................................................................... III-2
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Chapter IV. Interim and Limited Facility Clearances ............................................. IV-1
1. Interim FCLs ........................................................................................................ IV-1
2. Limited FCLs ....................................................................................................... IV-1
Chapter V. Personnel Security Clearances and Exclusion Procedures Required in
Connection with Contractor Facility Clearances................................................. V-1
1. Security Clearances Required in Connection with the FCL ................................. V-1
2. Exclusion Procedures ............................................................................................ V-1
3. Security Clearances Concurrent with the FCL ..................................................... V-1
Chapter VI. Facility Clearances Granted by Other Government Agencies ........... VI-1
1. Accepting OGA FCLs.......................................................................................... VI-1
2. OGA Verification Requests ................................................................................. VI-3
3. OGA Contractors with no DOE Contracts ........................................................... VI-3
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Chapter VII. Documentation and Registration of Facility Clearances and Related
Security Activities ................................................................................................ VII-1
1. Documentation of FCLs ...................................................................................... VII-1
2. Registration of Security Activities ...................................................................... VII-1
3. Registering Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) Activities ............................... VII-2
4. Exceptions to Registration in SSIMS ................................................................. VII-3
Chapter VIII. Suspensions ....................................................................................... VIII-1
1. Reasons for Suspension .................................................................................... VIII-1
2. Actions .............................................................................................................. VIII-1
3. Non-Compliance with Mitigation Plans ........................................................... VIII-1
4. Continuation of Contract Performance Under Foreign Government
Ownership ....................................................................................................... VIII-2
5. Reinstatement of A Suspended FCL ................................................................. VIII-2
Chapter IX. Facility Clearance Termination and Close Out ................................... IX-1
1. Contract Closeout/Facility Clearance Termination ............................................. IX-1
2. Reactivation ......................................................................................................... IX-1
Section 2. Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence Programs ..................................... 2-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 2-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 2-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2-2
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Chapter I. General FOCI Program Information ......................................................... I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Applicability ........................................................................................................... I-2
3. Electronic Submission/Processing Web Site .......................................................... I-2
Chapter II. FOCI Processing ....................................................................................... II-1
1. Determining the Requirements for a FOCI Determination ....................................II-1
2. Final FOCI Determinations....................................................................................II-1
3. Adjudication ...........................................................................................................II-1
4. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ........................................II-2
5. Contracting Officers ...............................................................................................II-2
Chapter III. Changes to FOCI Information ..............................................................III-1
1. FOCI Changes that Occur Following Submission of an SF 328 and before Contract
Award ................................................................................................................. III-1
2. Updates ................................................................................................................ III-1
3. Annual Review and Certification ......................................................................... III-1
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Chapter IV. FOCI Mitigation ..................................................................................... IV-1
1. General ................................................................................................................. IV-1
2. Mitigation Action Plans ....................................................................................... IV-1
3. FOCI Mitigation Instruments ............................................................................... IV-1
4. Noncompliance with Mitigation Plans................................................................. IV-5
Section 3. Safeguards and Security Awareness ................................................................. 3-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 3-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 3-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 3-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 3-2
6. Briefings ................................................................................................................. 3-3
7. Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF312) .................................. 3-7
8. Supplementary Awareness Activities .................................................................... 3-8
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Section 4. Control of Classified Visits ................................................................................ 4-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 4-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 4-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 4-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 4-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 4-2
6. Visits to DOE Facilities by Cleared U.S. Citizens Other than DOE Personnel ..... 4-3
7. Visits by Cleared DOE Personnel to Other DOE Facilities ................................... 4-5
8. Classified Visits to DOE Facilities by Non-U.S. Citizens ..................................... 4-6
9. Documentation ....................................................................................................... 4-7
Section 5. Safeguards and Security Training Program .................................................... 5-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 5-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 5-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 5-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5-1
Section 6. Restrictions on the Transfer of Security-Funded Technologies ..................... 6-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 6-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 6-1
3. References .............................................................................................................. 6-1
4. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Attachment 1. Contractor Requirements Document DOE O 470.4B, Safeguards and
Security Program ......................................................................................................................1
1. Requirements .............................................................................................................1
2. Equivalencies and Exemptions ..................................................................................2
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3. Definitions..................................................................................................................2
Attachment 2. Contractor Requirements Document Safeguards and Security Program
Planning ....................................................................................................................................1
Section 1. Safeguards and Security Program Planning .................................................... 1-1
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1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 1-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 1-2
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter I. Security Plans ............................................................................................... I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Security Plan .......................................................................................................... I-2
3. Assessments and Analyses ...................................................................................... I-2
4. Security Plan Components ...................................................................................... I-2
5. Reviews and Updates .............................................................................................. I-3
Chapter II. Security Conditions .................................................................................. II-1
1. General ...................................................................................................................II-1
2. SECON Determinations .........................................................................................II-1
3. SECON Levels .......................................................................................................II-2
4. SECON Response Planning ...................................................................................II-3
5. Performance Testing ..............................................................................................II-3
6. Protection Measures ...............................................................................................II-3
7 Coordination ...........................................................................................................II-3
8. References ..............................................................................................................II-4
Chapter III. Performance Assurance .........................................................................III-1
1. General ................................................................................................................. III-1
2. Applicability ........................................................................................................ III-1
3. Performance Assurance Planning ........................................................................ III-1
4. Test Schedules ..................................................................................................... III-2
5. Results Analysis and Documentation .................................................................. III-2
6. System Degradation ............................................................................................. III-2
7. Reviews and Updates ........................................................................................... III-2
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Section 2. Survey, Review and Self-Assessment Programs .............................................. 2-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 2-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 2-2
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2-2
6. Surveys ................................................................................................................... 2-3
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7. Self-Assessments ................................................................................................... 2-3
8. Findings and Corrective Actions ........................................................................... 2-4
9. Documentation ....................................................................................................... 2-4
Attachment 3. Contractor Requirements Document Safeguards and Security Program
Management Operations .........................................................................................................1
Section 1. Facility Clearances and Registration of Safeguards and Security
Activities.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1-1
3. Facility Definition .................................................................................................. 1-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 1-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter I. Facility Clearance Program ........................................................................ I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Eligibility Requirements ......................................................................................... I-2
Chapter II. Importance Ratings .................................................................................. II-1
1. Facility Importance Ratings ...................................................................................II-1
2. Upgrading and Downgrading a Facility’s Assigned Importance Rating ...............II-2
Chapter III. Facility Clearance Approval Requirements ........................................III-1
1. Issuance of FCLs.................................................................................................. III-1
2. Contractor Facilities ............................................................................................. III-1
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Chapter IV. Interim and Limited FCLS.................................................................... IV-1
1. Interim FCL ......................................................................................................... IV-1
2. Limited FCL......................................................................................................... IV-1
Chapter V. Personnel Security Clearances and Exclusion Procedures Required in
Connection with Contractor FCLS ....................................................................... V-1
1. Security Clearances Required in Connection with the FCL ................................. V-1
2. Exclusion Procedures ............................................................................................ V-1
3. Security Clearances Concurrent with the FCL ..................................................... V-1
Chapter VI. Reporting Requirements........................................................................ VI-1
1. General ................................................................................................................. VI-1
2. Updates ................................................................................................................ VI-1
3. Other Reportable Changes ................................................................................... VI-4
Chapter VII. Suspensions .......................................................................................... VII-1
1. Reasons for Suspensions ..................................................................................... VII-1
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2. Actions ................................................................................................................ VII-1
3. Noncompliance with Mitigation Plans................................................................ VII-1
4. Continuation of Contract Performance under Foreign Government
Ownership ......................................................................................................... VII-2
5. Reinstatement of a Suspended FCI ..................................................................... VII-2
Chapter VIII. Facility Clearance Termination and Close Out ............................. VIII-1
1. Contract Closeout/Facility Clearance Termination .......................................... VIII-1
2. Reactivation ...................................................................................................... VIII-2
Section 2. Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence Program ...................................... 2-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 2-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 2-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 2-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2-2
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Chapter I. General FOCI Program Information ......................................................... I-1
1. General .................................................................................................................... I-1
2. Applicability ........................................................................................................... I-2
3. Electronic Submission/Processing Web Site .......................................................... I-2
4. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ......................................... I-2
Chapter II. FOCI Mitigation ....................................................................................... II-1
1. General ...................................................................................................................II-1
2. FOCI Mitigation Instruments .................................................................................II-1
3. Trustees, Proxy Holders, and Outside Directors ....................................................II-5
4. Government Security Committee ..........................................................................II-5
5. Technology Control Plan .......................................................................................II-6
Section 3. Safeguards and Security Awareness ................................................................. 3-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 3-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 3-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 3-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 3-2
6. Briefings ................................................................................................................. 3-3
7. Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312) ................................. 3-7
8. Supplementary Awareness Activities .................................................................... 3-8
Section 4. Control of Classified Visits ................................................................................ 4-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 4-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 4-1
3. Definitions.............................................................................................................. 4-1
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4. References .............................................................................................................. 4-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 4-2
6. Visits to DOE Facilities by Cleared U.S. Citizens Other than DOE Personnel ..... 4-3
7. Visits by Cleared DOE Personnel to Other DOE Facilities ................................... 4-5
8. Classified Visits to DOE Facilities by Non-U.S. Citizens ..................................... 4-5
9. Documentation ....................................................................................................... 4-7
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Section 5. Safeguards and Security Training Program .................................................... 5-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 5-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 5-1
3. Definition ............................................................................................................... 5-1
4. References .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5-1
Section 6. Restrictions on the Transfer of Security-Funded Technologies ..................... 6-1
1. Objective ................................................................................................................ 6-1
2. Purpose ................................................................................................................... 6-1
3. References .............................................................................................................. 6-1
4. Requirements ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Attachment 4. Incidents of Security Concern .............................................................................1
1. Objective ....................................................................................................................1
2. Purpose .......................................................................................................................1
3. Definitions..................................................................................................................1
4. References ..................................................................................................................2
5. Roles and Responsibilities .........................................................................................5
Section 1. Incident Identification and Reporting Requirements ..................................... 1-1
1. General ................................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Incident Identification and Categorization ............................................................. 1-1
3. Preliminary Inquiry, Categorization, and Reporting .............................................. 1-4
4. Conduct of Inquiries .............................................................................................. 1-8
5. Inquiry Officials ..................................................................................................... 1-8
6. Incident Closure ..................................................................................................... 1-9
7. Administrative Actions ........................................................................................ 1-10
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APPENDIX A. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
This appendix establishes the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for developing
facility and site security plans and for ensuring that plans are current and address the actual
operating conditions at the covered location through performance assurance testing and a
program of regular periodic surveys. Section 1 addresses planning activities. Section 2 covers
activities to be implemented in connection with surveys.
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SECTION 1. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
1. OBJECTIVE. To establish a safeguards and security (S&S) planning approach that will
provide facilities and sites with a consistent method for identifying, developing and
documenting sound risk mitigation strategies by identifying all critical S&S performance,
technical, schedule, and cost elements.
2. PURPOSE. S&S planning activities are conducted to ensure that an S&S plan describing
the assumptions and approved operating conditions necessary to protect national security
and property assets, as well as the public, DOE employees, and contractor employees,
from malevolent actions by adversaries is prepared for each facility and site and approved
by an appropriate Federal authority.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Facility. A facility consists of one or more security interests under a single
security management responsibility or authority and a single facility security
officer within a defined boundary that encompasses all the security assets at that
location. A facility operates under a security plan that allows security
management to maintain daily supervision of its operations, including day-to-day
observations of the security program.
b. Site. A site consists of one or more facilities operating under a centralized security
management, including a site security officer with consolidated authority and
responsibility for the facilities, and covered by a site security plan that may
consolidate or replace, wholly or partially, individual facility plans.
c. S&S Interest(s) and/or Assets. A general term for any Departmental resource or
property that requires protection from malevolent acts. It includes but is not
limited to Federal and contractor personnel; classified information and/or matter;
sensitive compartmented information facilities; automated data processing
centers; facilities storing, processing, and transmitting classified information
and/or matter; vital equipment; special nuclear material (SNM); other nuclear
materials; certain radiological chemical or biological materials; sensitive
unclassified information; or other Departmental property.
d. Essential Elements. Protection and assurance elements necessary for the overall
success of the S&S program at a facility or site, the failure of any one of which
would result in protection effectiveness being significantly reduced or which
would require performance of other elements to be significantly better than
expected in order to mitigate the failure. Essential elements can include but are
not limited to equipment, procedures, and personnel.
4. REFERENCES.
a. DOE P 470.1B, Safeguards and Security Program, dated 07-21-11.
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b. DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat (DBT) Order, dated 11-23-16.
c. 48 CFR Section 952.204-2, Security Requirements, and Section 952.204-73(c),
Facility Clearance,
d. E.O. 12977, Interagency Security Committee, dated 10-19-95.
e. Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Standard. Risk Management Process,
August 2013, 1st Edition.
f. ISC, Design-Basis Threat Report. The Risk Management Process for Federal
Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard. February 2016, 10th
Edition, 1st Revision.
g. DOE-STD 1192-2010, Vulnerability Assessment Standard, dated 03-03-10.
h. PDD 39, U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism, dated 06-21-95.
i. PPD-7, National Terrorism Advisory System, dated 01-26-11.
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j. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
k. DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, dated 03-31-14.
l. PPD-21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, dated 02-12-13.
m. E.O. 13587, Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks
and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information, dated
October 7, 2011.
n. Presidential Memorandum, National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum
Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs, dated November 12,
2012.
o. DOE Order 470.5, Insider Threat Program, dated June 2, 2014.
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following security
planning activities are accomplished for facilities and sites under their cognizance.
a. Ensure that planning activities support the Department’s Strategic Plan, the
facility’s/site’s mission, forecasts of significant changes to facility/site operations,
and current and projected operational and fiscal constraints.
b. Review and approve contractor security plans, establishing a Federally approved
authorization for site security operations.
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c. Ensure that Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) approval
officials with authority for security plans explicitly accept any residual risk
involved in operations under the requirements of approved security plans.
d. Ensure that approved security plans continue to accurately describe site/facility
S&S procedures and requirements.
e. Ensure that site operations are conducted in compliance with approved security
plans.
f. Monitor progress on completion of implementation plans to ensure that approved
actions are completed within the approved time frames.
g. Ensure that assessments of protection effectiveness are conducted at a level of
detail and rigor appropriate to the assets and security interests being protected and
in accordance with national standards and DOE directives, and ensure that
documentation of such analyses are maintained in support of the security plan.
h. Provide assurances for safeguarding against loss, theft, diversion, unauthorized
access, misuse, or sabotage of radioactive materials and radioactive sealed sources
that could adversely affect national security and the health and safety of
employees, the public, and the environment in accordance with DOE O 470.3B,
Design Basis Threat (DBT) Order, DOE O 231.1B, Admin Chg 1, Environment,
Safety and Health Reporting, and 10 CFR Part 835, Occupational Radiation
Protection, Subpart M and Appendix E.
i. Develop Security Condition (SECON) response plans that can be immediately
implemented when there is a change in either the Department’s or a specific
facility’s/site’s SECON status.
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CHAPTER I. SECURITY PLANS
1. GENERAL. All facilities and sites under DOE cognizance must have a security plan
that reflects the assets, security interests, approved S&S program implementation at that
location and any residual risks associated with operation under the security plan.
a. DOE site security managers, in consultation with contractor security managers,
will determine and define the facilities under their cognizance and how or if a
group of facilities will be consolidated into a site. This decision is made locally
in order to facilitate the security management at each location.
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b. For those facilities that do not have security assets (e.g., classified information or
matter, SNM, or other assets requiring a facility security clearance (FCL) in
accordance with the Facility Clearance section in Appendix B), the security plan
must be developed to address the protection of employees and Government-
owned or leased property.
c. For all U.S. Government owned or leased properties that do not have security
assets (e.g., classified information or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring an
FCL in accordance with the Facility Clearance section of this directive), but to
which DOE Federal employees are assigned, the standards set forth by the ISC
under E.O. 12977, Interagency Security Committee, must be used as the baseline
for developing the security plan.
d. While the ISC standards do not apply to contractor owned or leased facilities in
which Federal employees are not routinely assigned, they should be used to
establish the basis for planning for the protection of employees and Government-
owned or leased property at contractor facilities that do not have security assets
(e.g., classified information or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring an FCL in
accordance with the Facility Clearance section of this directive).
e. Facilities with security interests that require an FCL but that do not fall under the
provisions of the Design Basis Threat (DBT) Order must develop security plans
that, in addition to the protection of employees and property, address the
protection of security interests at that location and meet the requirements in
national-level policy and DOE directives for the protection of those interests.
Non-possessing facilities must develop a security plan in sufficient detail to
address how the contractor will fulfill its responsibilities (reporting
requirements, management of employee clearances, etc.) under the Facility
Clearance Program.
f. For facilities under the cognizance of the Power Marketing Administrations,
which do not fall under the provisions of the DBT but must meet specific critical
infrastructure requirements, security plans will be developed under locally
determined field element security levels and will be approved by the Chief
Security Officer for each Power Marketing Administration.
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g. Facilities with security interests to which DBT performance standards or other
requirements apply must develop security plans that comply with the
requirements in the DBT and with the requirements in national-level policy and
DOE directives for the protection of any security interests not covered by the
DBT performance standards, and in addition to the protection of employees and
property.
2. SECURITY PLAN. The security plan is the approved method for conducting security
operations at a facility or site and therefore must reflect security operations at that
facility or site at all times. The plan must describe in detail, either in its content or in
combination with other explicitly referenced documents, all aspects of S&S operations
occurring at the location and must include documentation of any deviations from
national or DOE requirements. At those locations where management has determined
that several facilities can be consolidated into a site, the site security plan may
consolidate or replace individual facility security plans in whole or in part but must
establish a unified approach to conducting site operations. Security plans must be based
on in-depth analysis of considerations specific to the location and the assets and
interests to be protected.
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3. ASSESSMENTS AND ANALYSES. Security plans must be supported by a sufficient
analytical basis to establish that protection requirements will be met if the plan is
completely and effectively executed. The analytical basis must include, as applicable,
qualitative and quantitative simulations, performance test results, and/or expert analysis
that reflect the complexity of facility/site operations and the consequences of loss or
unauthorized access or use of the security assets present.
When facility/site security assets include Category I (or credible rollup to Category I)
SNM, vulnerability assessments (VAs), force-on-force system performance tests, other
applicable performance tests, and expert analysis must be used in combination to
establish the requirements for specific security measures and equipment, the
effectiveness of the proposed security posture, and the requirements for improvements
in the protection of Category I SNM documented in the approved security plan(s).
Documentation of all such assessment activities should be retained on file to
demonstrate how the security plan was developed and evaluated. However, these
analyses need not be included or specifically referenced in the approved plan.
4. SECURITY PLAN COMPONENTS. All security plans must include the following:
A listing and prioritization of the assets and security interests at the facility or site; a
description of how the protection program is managed; and a description of how
national and DOE S&S requirements are met, including any deviations from
requirements; and
As required, implementation plans for meeting changes in national or DOE policies or
other changes (such as the addition or removal of security interests) that may require an
extended time frame to implement because of financial or
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other resource considerations, including an implementation schedule and planned
contingency measures in case the requirements cannot be met as scheduled.
Implementation plans and contingency measures may be included in the security plan by
reference. DOE cognizant security offices must monitor contractors’ implementation
plans to ensure that requirements are implemented without unnecessary delays.
5. REVIEWS AND UPDATES. Security plans must be reviewed as required to ensure that
the plans are current and reflect the actual operating conditions at the covered location.
Changes to approved security plans must be approved by the DOE cognizant security
office, and the Federal office may require more frequent reviews or may direct a
contractor to review the contractor’s plan at any time. Updates to security plans must be
made whenever any of the following conditions apply:
a. Changes in baseline security requirements in national-level or DOE policy;
b. Changes in facility operators/contractors;
c. Changes in assets or security interests;
d. Changes in facilities included in a site security plan;
e. Changes in the security posture of a facility or site;
f. Planned changes to the security program at the facility or site; or
g. Changes in operations at a facility or site that require modification to approved
security measures.
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CHAPTER II. SECURITY CONDITIONS
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1. GENERAL. DOE Security Condition (SECON) levels reflect a multitude of conditions
that may adversely impact Departmental and/or facility and site security. SECONs may
include terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental (fire, chemical,
radiological, etc.) and/or severe weather conditions. The day-to-day DOE security
readiness state is informed by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) NTAS.
NTAS alerts are established based on the analysis of a continuous and timely flow of
integrated, all-source threat assessments and reporting provided to Executive Branch
decision-makers.
The SECON will be managed by a Senior SECON Decision Team, chaired by the Deputy
Secretary, with membership comprised of the Under Secretaries, the Deputy Under
Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, the Associate Under Secretary
for Environment, Health, Safety and Security, the Director, Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence and Chief Security Officers. This chapter details DOE requirements
for responding to changes in the Departmental SECON levels and NTAS alerts.
2. SECON DETERMINATION.
a. Departmental SECON Level. Department-wide SECON levels are established by
the Deputy Secretary of Energy in consultation with the SECON Decision Team.
Departmental SECON levels will be determined using existing threat,
environmental, Continuity of Government Readiness Condition (COGCON)
levels as specified in DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, NTAS bulletins and
alerts, and other program considerations for HQ and field activities, such as those
in DOE O 151.1D Comprehensive Emergency Management System. Changes in
the COGCON level 1 will require concurrent changes in the SECON level. Under
conditions other than COGCON 1, any member of the Senior SECON Decision
Team can activate the team by convening a meeting of the team by teleconference
or face-to-face to evaluate the threat and determine the appropriate SECON for
the Department or any component thereof.
If the determination is made that the Departmental SECON level should change
notification will be made through the Emergency Operations Center.
b. Local SECON Levels. Local SECON levels may differ from the Departmental
SECON level and are established by site/facility management with the
concurrence of the cognizant Under Secretary or, in the case of DOE
Headquarters, the Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety,
and Security.
(1) Elevated. If the determination is made to elevate a site/facility SECON
level from the Departmental SECON, site/facility management must
immediately notify the cognizant Under Secretary and the DOE
Operations Center, Office of Emergency Operations of the changed
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condition and keep the Operations Center informed of the status of the
facility and the SECON response plan implementation.
(2) Lowered. If the determination is made to lower a site/facility SECON
level from the Departmental SECON, site/facility management must
notify the DOE Watch Office and the appropriate Under Secretary. When
approval has been obtained from the Deputy Secretary, on the
recommendation of the Senior SECON Decision Team, the local SECON
level may be lowered.
Table 1. Relationship of Notification System Levels
DOE SECON DHS NTAS COGCON Description of Threat
SECON 5 Normal Conditions COGCON 4 Low risk of terrorist activity/attack
SECON 4 Bulletin COGCON 3 Broad, non-specific threat
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SECON 3 Alert – elevated COGCON 2 Credible threat information, general
timing, target / predictable threat
SECON 2 Alert – Imminent COGCON 1 Credible, specific threat, impending /
imminent
SECON 1
Conditions have occurred that may affect
a DOE facility/site or an attack has been
initiated on the facility/site
3. SECON LEVELS. DOE has five SECON levels with SECON 5 being the lowest level of
readiness and SECON 1 the highest. The correlation between DOE SECON levels, DHS
NTAS, and COGCON are described in Table 1. If a site/facility obtains approval from
the Deputy Secretary to implement SECON level 4 or SECON level 5, status updates are
not required unless there is an occurrence that drives the SECON level back to SECON 3,
or higher.
The following are the SECON levels used by DOE to establish the current security
readiness state:
a. SECON 5, Low Condition. This condition is declared when there is a low risk of
terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe weather
conditions. SECON 5 exists when a minimal SECON concern exists but warrants
only a routine security posture.
b. SECON 4, Guarded Condition. This condition is declared when there is a general
risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe
weather conditions. SECON 4 applies when there is a broad, non-specific threat
of a possible event, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable. All
measures selected for use under SECON 4 must be capable of being maintained
indefinitely.
c. SECON 3, Elevated Condition. SECON 3 is declared when there is a significant
risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe
weather conditions. SECON 3 applies when an increased and more predictable
threat against DOE facilities exists. The measures used in SECON 3 must be
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capable of being maintained for lengthy periods without causing undue hardship,
affecting operational capability, or aggravating relations with the local
community.
d. SECON 2, High Condition. SECON 2 is declared when there is a high risk of
terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe weather
conditions. This condition may apply when an incident occurs or intelligence is
received indicating that some form of action against DOE personnel and facilities
is imminent. Implementation of measures in this security condition for more than
a short period will probably create hardship and affect the routine activities of the
facility/site and its personnel.
e. SECON 1, Severe Condition. This condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist
activity, continuity conditions environmental, and/or severe weather conditions.
SECON 1 applies in the immediate area where conditions have occurred that may
affect a DOE facility/site or when an attack is initiated on the facility/site.
Implementing SECON 1 will create hardship and affect the activities of the
location and its personnel. Normally, this condition will be declared as a localized
response.
4. SECON RESPONSE PLANNING. Contractor and Federal cognizant security offices
must develop SECON response plans that can be immediately implemented when there is
a change in either the Department’s or a specific facility/site’s SECON status. The
SECON response plan should document the communication process implemented when a
change in SECON level (increase or decrease) has been approved. Each facility or site
must identify and document the specific measures that will most efficiently and
effectively implement the required increases in readiness at each SECON level.
Protection measures listed in Attachment 1 may be used to develop SECON response
plans. SECON response plan should be part of the approved security plan.
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5. PERFORMANCE TESTING. The SECON implementation process must be evaluated.
Sites/facilities must determine performance metrics that assure SECON protection
measures can be immediately implemented. Performance measures should be captured in
the SECON response plan and/or performance assurance plan. This is especially true if
additional protective force (PF) patrols or barriers are included in the protection
measures.
6. PROTECTION MEASURES. The SECON response plan should include site-specific
protection measures such as those outlined in Attachment 1. Attachment 1 also includes
the NTAS levels associated with each SECON level.
When a new SECON level is implemented the SECON response plan should be reviewed
and updated as appropriate.
7. COORDINATION. It is essential the SECON response plan, to include the barrier plan,
be coordinated with protective force, emergency management, key operations managers,
and other stakeholders. Not every measure in every SECON level needs to be
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implemented. The SECON response plan is a site/facility dependent, event driven
security response tool and should be formulated to allow decision makers to use
flexibility in their actions. The key is to have a plan that can be used in conjunction with
emergency management tools such as Continuity of Operations and COGCON plans or
severe weather/catastrophic event response plans.
8. REFERENCES.
a. DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, dated 08-11-
2016.
b. DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, dated 3-31-2014.
c. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Terrorism Advisory System,
https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system .
d. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management,
National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan, August 2007.
https://www.fema.gov/guidance-directives
https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
https://www.fema.gov/guidance-directives
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ATTACHMENT 1. SECON Suggested Protection Measures.
NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
Normal Conditions.
Low risk of terrorist
activity/attack.
SECON 5. Low condition.
1. Normal operations. No special actions need be taken.
2. Conduct security operations in accordance with approved security
plans.
3. Develop tools to communicate relevant information during each threat
condition to DOE personnel and operations.
4. Ensure DOE personnel receive training on NTAS site/facility-specific
protective measures.
5. Develop procedures and periodically train personnel to maintain
ability to respond to a hostage or duress situation.
6. Determine the potential the effect on the site/facility and evacuation
strategies from damage from nearby hazardous facilities, dams and
other nearby sites/facilities and modify procedures and equipment, as
necessary.
7. Assess site/facility for vulnerabilities and take measures to reduce
them.
Bulletin
Broader or more general
trends and current
developments regarding
threats of terrorism.
SECON 4. Guarded condition.
(A broad, non-specific threat of a possible event, the nature and extent of
which are unpredictable.)
8. Warn affected DOE personnel.
9. Security plans should be implemented appropriate to the SECON
level.
10. Normal operations can continue while security measures are adjusted
to address the anticipated threat.
11. Review contingency response procedures to include additional
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strategies to address events involving an increased terrorist threat.
12. Review protective strategies, training, and deployment of responders
and security force personnel to strengthen response to protect against
a heightened threat of an attack.
13. Review emergency plan procedures for readiness and perform drills
to ensure DOE personnel are familiar with emergency plan duties.
14. Review the readiness and adequacy of systems and processes to
activate site emergency response orders, facilities, and equipment.
15. Review actions taken under “Elevated” and “High” Conditions and
consider the need to revise.
16. Review and consider enhancements to, integrated response plans with
local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies.
Alert – Elevated. Credible
terrorist threat, generally in
both timing and target.
SECON 3. Elevated Condition. Current SECON level. (There is an
increased and more predictable threat against DOE facilities.)
17. Brief site/facility management, as well as security personnel on the
changes to the threat environment.
18. Implement tools previously developed to warn affected DOE
personnel and operations.
19. Notify affected DOE personnel to terminate some or all mission
functions to allow the site or facility to respond to the threat.
20. Communicate change in threat condition to State representatives,
local law enforcement agencies (LLEAs), and public officials (as
appropriate) based on existing site procedures.
21. Security plans (COOP, security incident response plans, etc.) should
be implemented appropriate to the SECON level.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
22. Assess whether the threat requires further refinement of preplanned
protective measures.
23. Assess the need for additional patrols and security posts and
implement, if warranted.
24. Assess the need to deploy armed responders and security personnel in
excess of those required by the approved security plan to strengthen
response to the heightened threat of attack. Increase security force
personnel, as necessary.
25. Verify the operation of communications with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, or other Federal agencies.
26. Review procedures for interface between security, operations, fire
protection and emergency preparedness in light of the current threat
and modify, as appropriate.
27. Establish communications with additional fire and emergency
medical services departments in the region based on current threat
information.
28. Verify communications between the site/facility and the LLEA in
accordance with contingency response strategies.
29. Initiate the integrated response strategy for offsite support, including
LLEA, State agencies, and Federal resources, as appropriate.
30. Verify physical protection system operability, to include backup
power supplies.
31. Coordinate additional security resources with local and State
agencies.
32. Increase defense-in-depth at access points through the addition of
movable barriers (e.g., parked vehicle, portable barriers, etc.).
33. Allow only vehicles on essential operational duties to enter security
areas.
34. Restrict access to the site/facility to essential personnel only.
35. Limit deliveries and hazardous material shipments and receipt.
Consider additional limits on access to hazardous material storage.
Consider additional limits on quantities of hazardous materials within
security areas.
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36. Provide enhanced priority maintenance to activities related to fire-
protection and security-related items.
37. Escort all vehicles delivering hazardous materials while inside the
security area. Use armed security personnel, as appropriate.
38. Advise offsite fire and medical support to be prepared in the event of
a hostile-action causing personnel injury.
39. Limit access to site/facility website to those areas providing pertinent
situational information to DOE personnel. Ensure safeguards are in
place to protect against a cyber-attack.
40. Terminate all non-essential construction and maintenance activities.
41. Heighten awareness of members of site/facility emergency response
organization of advisory status and the potential need to respond.
42. Evaluate the current threat and consider shutting down site/facility
operations.
43. Secure buildings, rooms, and storage not in regular use.
44. Increase security inspection of packages.
45. Check all deliveries at mailrooms and shipping/receiving
departments.
46. Periodically test emergency communications with command
locations.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
47. Monitor visitors.
48. Curtail special events and visitors.
49. Increase surveillance of critical locations.
50. Review actions taken under “High” Condition and consider the need
to revise.
51. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to the
Senior SECON Decision Team through the DOE Emergency
Operations Center.
52. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
Alert – Imminent.
(Credible, specific and
impending terrorist threat.)
SECON 2. High condition.
(A high risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental,
and/or severe weather conditions.)
53. Suspend all Real ID Act 2005 non-compliant licenses and
identification that has secondary means of gaining entry until the
implementation of a lower SECON.
54. Warn affected DOE personnel and keep personnel informed.
55. Implement security plans appropriate to the SECON level.
56. Coordinate with appropriate Federal, State and local response
agencies to ascertain their ability to carry out rapid response of
available assets.
57. Maintain open communications with LLEA, State and Federal
agencies to coordinate offsite emergency response actions and
support. If the site/facility is completely evacuated, reestablish
communications, as soon as practical from offsite.
58. Activate and staff emergency response facilities with key members of
the emergency response organization.
59. Evacuate site/facility personnel, as appropriate. Ensure retention of
essential personnel.
60. Activate staffing plans to ensure safe operation of the site/facility
with minimum personnel necessary to enable effective response to an
event.
61. If the site/facility does not have an emergency operations facility
offsite, establish and staff an alternative or backup response facility at
an offsite location and staff with key members of the emergency
response organization.
62. Declare at least a notification of alert in accordance with emergency
plan.
63. Request offsite support, including LLEA, State agencies, and Federal
resources, as appropriate.
64. As far as practical, initiate shut down of site/facility systems
processing bulk quantities of hazardous materials and maintain the
site/facility in a stable configuration.
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65. Stop all shipments of hazardous materials.
66. Inspect all incoming packages at a centralized receiving point.
67. Establish random security checkpoints.
68. Cancel special events.
69. Perform a search on all entering vehicles and conduct random exiting
vehicle searches.
70. Limit entry and exit to a single point.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
71. Conduct frequent inspections of exterior of buildings and parking
areas for suspicious items and activity.
72. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to the
Senior SECON Decision Team through the Emergency Operations
Center.
73. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
SECON 1. Severe Condition. (Severe condition exists when a
malevolent act or terrorist incident occurs.)
74. Warn affected DOE personnel and keep personnel informed.
75. All shipments are stopped.
76. Implement security plans appropriate to the SECON level.
77. Coordinate as appropriate with Federal, State and local officials.
78. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to the
Senior SECON Decision Team through the DOE Emergency
Operations Center.
79. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
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CHAPTER III. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
1. GENERAL. An acceptable level of performance must be established and maintained to
ensure that all elements of a facility/site protection program are workable and function as
designed and in accordance with the overall protection goals established by local
facility/site management. A performance assurance program must be developed that
identifies the essential elements of the protection program and establishes monitoring and
testing activities with sufficient rigor to ensure that the program elements are at all times
operational, functioning as intended, and interacting in such a way as to identify and
preclude the occurrence of adverse activity before security is irreversibly compromised.
The intent of the performance assurance program is not to duplicate monitoring and
testing activities conducted under ongoing quality assurance and S&S operations, but to
include them in a comprehensive approach to assuring system effectiveness.
Implementation activities and schedules for performance assurance plans must be
included in the facility or site security plan.
2. APPLICABILITY. All facilities/sites with assets requiring a facility security clearance
must conduct performance assurance activities. These activities must be tailored to the
assets at the location and the elements that compose the total system in place at the
location. At all locations, testing will include at a minimum the following:
a. Operability tests to confirm, without any indication of effectiveness, that a system
element or total system is operating as expected; and
b. Effectiveness tests to provide assurance that essential elements of the system are
working as expected, separately or in coordination, to meet protection program
objectives.
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3. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE PLANNING. Facilities and sites must implement and
maintain a program that ensures that essential elements used to protect DOE S&S
interests meet established requirements for reliability, operability, readiness, and
performance prior to and during operational use. The assurance plan must:
a. Encompass all S&S topical areas relating to Program Management Operations,
Physical Protection, Protective Force, Information Security, Personnel Security,
and Materials Control and Accountability that are relevant to protection of assets
at the facility/site;
b. Identify the essential elements relevant to protection of assets at the facility/site;
c. Describe how essential elements relevant to the protection of assets were
determined;
d. Describe how each essential element and the facility/site security program as a
whole will be tested, including type of test, evaluation criteria (test objectives and
performance criteria that define both success and failure), frequency, and number
of tests;
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e. Establish the testing schedule for essential elements and note whether any testing
requirements established in other applicable DOE directives are to be integrated
with this schedule;
f. Describe the process for managing, tracking, and integrating results and
addressing any deficiencies identified during the tests; and
g. Describe actions that must be initiated in the event of a failure of any essential
element or the program as a whole.
4. TEST SCHEDULES. Essential elements must be periodically tested to verify their
continued functionality, operability, effectiveness, and/or performance. Testing frequency
may be based as applicable on manufacturer’s recommendations, consensus standards,
facility-/site-specific conditions and operational needs, or other criteria that will ensure
program effectiveness. Testing of elements that are not prone to failure and that are not
subject to compromise without noticeable tampering, such as walls and fences, is not
required as long as it can be documented that tampering with such elements would be
detected in time to prevent compromise of overall protection.
5. RESULTS ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION. Each test must be documented in a
test report that includes a narrative description of the testing activity and an analysis of
test results. Issues requiring corrective action must be documented and tracked until
resolved. When unsatisfactory results of a test indicate that national security and/or the
health and safety of facility/site employees or the public is jeopardized, immediate
compensatory measures must be taken until the issue is resolved and normal reporting
procedures must be followed.
6. SYSTEM DEGRADATION. When an essential element is under repair or is in an
inoperative or ineffective state, the overall S&S program must be considered to be in a
degraded mode until testing confirms that all applicable elements have returned to full
operability. The facility or site must implement compensatory measures during such
degraded modes adequate to ensure that protection of assets is maintained.
7. REVIEWS AND UPDATES. Performance assurance plans must be reviewed and
updated when essential elements are affected due to:
a. Changes in facility/site mission, programmatic activities, or S&S interests and/or
assets;
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b. Changes in the operation or physical configuration of a facility or site, such as a
building addition; new work processes or systems; construction of fences, roads,
buildings, etc.; demolition of buildings; or reconfigurations of fences, roads, etc.;
c. Completion of S&S upgrades or downgrades;
d. Changes in protection strategy, risk or vulnerability analysis, protective force
deployment, or other significant revisions to the applicable security plan; or
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e. Changes in S&S policies, including DOE Order 470.3B, Design Basis Threat
(DBT) Order.
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SECTION 2. SURVEY, REVIEW, AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVE.
a. Provide assurance to the Secretary, Departmental Elements, and other government
agencies that S&S interests and activities are protected at the required levels.
b. Provide DOE line management with the information necessary to make informed
decisions regarding the allocation of resources, acceptance of risk, and mitigation
of S&S vulnerabilities.
2. PURPOSE. Surveys, self-assessments, and review programs are conducted to ensure that
S&S systems and processes at facilities/sites are operating in compliance with
Departmental and national-level policies, requirements, and standards for the protection
of security assets and interests. These programs provide the means for timely
identification and correction of deficiencies and noncompliant conditions to prevent
adverse events, and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented to
address identified deficiencies.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Safeguards and Security Survey. An integrated performance and compliance
based evaluation of all applicable topics to determine the overall status of the
S&S program at a facility or site and to ensure that S&S systems and processes at
the location are operating in compliance with Departmental and national-level
policies, requirements, and standards. Surveys are conducted or supervised by
Federal security personnel.
b. Initial Survey. A comprehensive review of the security status at a facility that is a
candidate for an FCL, conducted to determine whether the facility in question
meets established standards for the protection of the security interests and
activities to be covered by the FCL.
c. Periodic Survey. A survey conducted for all cleared facilities in accordance with
established schedules that covers all applicable topics to meet the objectives of the
S&S survey.
d. Termination Survey. A survey of a cleared facility conducted to verify the
termination of Departmental activities and the appropriate disposition of S&S
interests at that facility. The termination survey confirms that all S&S activities
have been terminated or awarded to another contractor, that access authorizations
have been properly terminated or dispositioned, and that no DOE property,
classified information or matter, and nuclear and other hazardous material
presenting a potential radiological or toxicological sabotage threat remains.
e. Self-Assessment. An internal integrated evaluation of all applicable S&S topical
areas at a contractor facility or site, conducted by contractor security personnel at
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intervals consistent with risk management principles, to determine the overall
status of the S&S program at that location and verify that S&S objectives are met.
The DOE cognizant security office may direct a specific self-assessment interval
and may direct that self-assessment reports be provided to DOE.
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f. Finding. A factual statement of identified issues and deficiencies (failure to meet
a documented legal, regulatory, performance, compliance, or other applicable
requirement) in the S&S program at a facility, resulting from an inspection,
survey, self-assessment, or any other S&S review activity.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
b. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
c. Department of Defense (DoD) 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, dated
December 1985
d. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM),
dated 12-21-20
e. DoD Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Industrial
Security Letters (ISLs), available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note:
ISLs do not automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful
clarifications of existing NISPOM provisions.).
f. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data, 01-01-16 Edition
g. 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for
Classified Information Security Violations, dated 02-23-2005
h. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, dated 10-13-99
i. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation, dated 07-22-09
j. DOE P 226.1B, Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated 4-25-11.
k. DOE O 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated
4-25-11.
l. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04.
m. DOE-STD-1217-2016, The Safeguards and Security Survey and Self-Assessment
Planning, Conduct, and Reporting Technical Standard, dated February 2016.
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office, or for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
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Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are
accomplished for the surveys and self-assessments program for facilities and sites under
their cognizance and for ensuring that contractors under their cognizance accomplish
their responsibilities under this program at contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to
the surveys and self-assessments program must be documented in facility or site security
plans. Identified interfaces and integration with the contractor assurance system must also
be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Establish and maintain a schedule for conducting surveys in accordance with
applicable national and DOE policy standards.
b. Ensure that surveys are conducted as scheduled and/or as required for security
activities such as the granting or termination of an FCL.
c. Ensure that contractors issued an FCL review their security programs on a
continuing basis and conduct formal self-assessments at intervals consistent with
risk management principles.
d. Ensure that contractors under their cognizance prepare formal reports of self-
assessments and related findings and corrective actions.
e. Advise contractors under their cognizance of the appropriateness of the self-
assessment and its expected coverage and use.
f. Provide an evaluation of contractor self-assessment processes and recommend
changes as necessary to ensure that DOE objectives are met.
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g. Ensure that both surveys and contractor self-assessments evaluate all S&S topics
relating to Program Management Operations, Physical Protection, Protective
Force, Information Security, Personnel Security, and Materials Control and
Accountability that are applicable at the facility/site being surveyed.
h. Ensure that all findings identified during surveys and self-assessments are tracked
until the issues are resolved.
i. Ensure that the results of surveys are reported in the DOE Safeguards and
Security Information Management System (SSIMS).
j. Ensure that corrective actions for issues identified in surveys and self-assessments
are implemented in a timely and effective manner, and validate the effectiveness
of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of the issues.
6. SURVEYS. Surveys are conducted to confirm that a Federal or contractor facility meets
all security requirements appropriate to the activities conducted at that facility, to inform
Federal line management of the effectiveness of the facility security program, to identify
any issues or concerns with the security program so that these can be addressed and
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corrected, and to allow both contractor and Federal managers to manage risk in an
informed and rational manner.
a. Initial Surveys. A favorable survey is required as one of the conditions for
granting a facility security clearance. This initial survey must be completed not
more than 6 months prior to the granting of the FCL if the facility will possess
classified information or matter or SNM, or will have a facility importance rating
of “PP”.
b. Periodic Surveys. Periodic surveys must be conducted for all cleared facilities to
ensure that S&S measures employed by the facility are adequate for the protection
of security assets and interests. The National Industrial Security Program specifies
that surveys of contractor facilities will be conducted not more often than once
every 12 months unless special circumstances exist. 32 CFR Part 2001.60
establishes a requirement for an annual survey specifically for the assessment of
activities related to classified information. At the discretion of the DOE cognizant
security office, other topics may be combined with this requirement to meet the
periodic survey requirement. For facilities which do not have classified interests
or SNM, the frequency of the periodic survey may be established consistent with
risk management principles and documented in the applicable security plan with a
description of the reasons for the schedule (e.g., good performance on past
surveys and self-assessments, regular satisfactory performance assurance testing,
non-possessing facilities, etc.).
c. Termination Surveys. When a contract for which an FCL has been granted is
terminated or otherwise ended (e.g., suspended), a termination survey must be
conducted to verify the termination of security activities and the appropriate
disposition of S&S interests. Examples of survey activities include: the
appropriate disposition, destruction, or return of classified information or matter,
SNM, hazardous material, or property; the signing of a certificate of possession if
classified is to be retained by the contractor for the allowable period; security
badge retrieval; verification of debriefings or verification of the transfer of access
authorizations to other DOE interests. Surveys must be conducted onsite at
facilities possessing Top Secret classified information or matter, Restricted Data,
Sensitive Compartmented Information or special access program information or
matter, or SNM. For all other facilities, termination surveys may be conducted
either onsite or through any other means established by the cognizant security
office.
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7. SELF-ASSESSMENTS. Self-assessments are conducted by contractors at their facilities
to ensure that at any point the facility is in compliance with all security requirements
appropriate to the activities, information, and conditions at the location. Assessments are
conducted at intervals consistent with risk management principles and/or as directed by
the DOE cognizant security office, and reports are provided to that office. Federal
facilities are required to conduct self-assessments under this Order; however, if a survey
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was conducted, it may be used in lieu of a self-assessment as long as it satisfies the
requirements of a self-assessment under this Order.
8. REPORTS AND RATINGS. For each rated area, the survey report must contain a
description of each element reviewed, how the review was conducted including any
samples and tests used in the evaluation, a summary of the observations made, and an
analysis of the results that support the ratings awarded. Ratings must be based upon the
effectiveness and adequacy of the security programs at the subject facility. The ratings
listed below must be used for all surveys, self-assessments, and reviews. When a topic
does not apply at a given facility, or if a topic is not rated, the survey report must contain
this information. All ratings must be supported and documented with the rating
justification and rationale.
a. Satisfactory. The element being evaluated meets protection objectives or provides
reasonable assurance that protection objectives are being met.
b. Marginal. The element being evaluated partially meets protection objectives or
provides questionable assurance that protection objectives are being met.
c. Unsatisfactory. The element being evaluated does not meet protection objectives
or does not provide adequate assurance that protection objectives are being met.
9. FINDINGS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.
a. All open S&S findings from any source (previous surveys and assessments;
inspections, reviews, and reports by other organizations such as the Government
Accountability Office or the Office of the Inspector General; etc.) must be
reviewed during surveys to validate the status of corrective actions and to evaluate
the impact on the current operation of the facility’s S&S program. Findings closed
during the survey period must be reviewed for sustainability of the closing action.
b. Findings from all surveys must be documented in the associated report and
entered into SSIMS in accordance with guidelines issued by the SSIMS database
manager. Findings must be tracked until closed and monitored on an established
schedule to ensure that corrective action plans to address the issue are being
implemented in a timely and effective manner. Trending assessment activities
based on findings must be conducted to establish if findings represent an isolated
issue or a systemic problem with a specific topical element or with the S&S
program as a whole.
c. Corrective action plans must be developed for all open survey findings. For all
identified findings, corrective actions must be implemented in a timely and
effective manner. The effectiveness of corrective actions must be validated during
subsequent surveys to ensure that the action taken has been sufficient to prevent
recurrence of the issue that resulted in the finding. Corrective actions must be
reported in SSIMS and the current status of the action must be reported in SSIMS
until the associated finding is closed.
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10. DOCUMENTATION. Reports of surveys, self-assessments, and review activities must
be maintained in accordance with DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18, paragraphs
9 and 10.
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APPENDIX B. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
This appendix establishes the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for conducting
management activities connected with the operation of cleared facilities within the DOE
complex. Section 1 addresses obtaining a facility clearance (FCL) and establishing the
safeguards and security (S&S) activities connected with that facility. Section 2 covers the foreign
ownership, control, or influence determinations that are necessary to establish and maintain a
facility clearance. Section 3 covers security awareness activities, including required personnel
briefings. Section 4 addresses the handling of classified visits to and from DOE facilities,
including foreign classified visits. Section 5 deals with S&S training to be provided for
employees at cleared facilities. Section 6 covers restrictions imposed on the transfer of security
funded technologies outside the United States.
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SECTION 1. FACILITY CLEARANCES AND REGISTRATION OF
SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY ACTIVITIES
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure that DOE, DOE contractor, and other (Federal) government
agency (OGA) facilities and their contractors engaged in DOE activities are eligible for
access to, and meet the requirements to possess and secure, classified information or
matter or special nuclear material (SNM); and, as applicable, to protect other assets and
conduct other security activities on behalf of DOE.
2. PURPOSE. The FCL program regulates DOE approval of a Federal or contractor
facility’s eligibility to access, receive, generate, reproduce, store, transmit, or destroy
classified information or matter; SNM; other hazardous material presenting a potential
radiological, chemical, or biological sabotage threat; and/or DOE property of significant
monetary value, exclusive of facilities and land values (hereinafter referred to as security
assets and activities). 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual (NISPOM), serves as a national standard to establish the baseline requirements
for contractor FCLs when contractors are engaged in activities requiring the protection of
national security information classified at the Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret level.
The NISPOM requirements are incorporated in this directive and are supplemented with
requirements for the protection of DOE-specific assets, Restricted Data, SNM, and other
security activities not covered by the NISPOM.
3. FACILITY DEFINITION. For purposes of granting and registering an FCL code under
this program, an entity (contractor or Federal) and its classified or high value security
activities will be registered with one FCL code if the following criteria are met:
a. A centrally directed security program is maintained that covers all security
activities (i.e., under the same name, single mailing address, single security plan
applicable at all locations, and all security matters under single management
control).
b. The distance between the security activities is such that the contractor or Federal
entity is able to maintain daily supervision of its operations, including day-to-day
observations of the security program.
4. REFERENCES.
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a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. E.O. 13549, Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local,
Tribal, and Private Sector Entities, dated 8-18-10.
c. 42 U.S.C. Sections 2011 through 2296, Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
d. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, dated 10-13-99
e. 32 CFR Part 2004, National Industrial Security Program, dated 05-07-2018
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f. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data, 01-01-16 Edition
g. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification, dated January
2009
h. DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, dated December 1985
i. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20
j. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.)
k. Directive-Type Memoranda (DTM) issued by the Office of the Under Secretary
of Defense, available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/.
Note: DTMs, which may be issued periodically on a variety of topics, do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful information
applicable to existing NISP programs.
l. 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a
foreign government: prohibition, dated 09-23-1996
m. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation, dated 12-29-10
n. DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, dated 10-3-14
o. Public Law 115-232, The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019
p. DOE O 142.3B: Unclassified Foreign National Access Program, dated January
15, 2021
q. DOE O 483.1B: DOE Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, dated
December 20, 2016
r. DOE P 485.1A: Foreign Engagements with DOE National Laboratories, dated
December 13, 2019
s. DOE O 486.1A: Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, dated
September 4, 2020
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office, or for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are
accomplished for the FCL program for facilities and sites under their cognizance and for
ensuring that contractors under their cognizance accomplish their responsibilities under
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this program at contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to the FCL program must be
documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Establish and maintain FCLs by registering, updating, suspending, reinstating,
and terminating FCLs and related security activities under their cognizance in
accordance with the requirements contained in this Order.
b. Ensure that organizations seeking FCLs meet all the eligibility requirements
applicable to the type of organization prior to being processed for an FCL.
c. Ensure that all items required by the DEAR as the basis for approval of a
contractor FCL have been completed and favorably adjudicated/approved prior to
granting the final FCL.
d. Ensure that accurate facility importance ratings are assigned and that ratings are
updated as necessary to reflect changes in security activities.
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e. Establish and apply procedures to ensure that coordination is accomplished
between the FCL and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) programs
for all contractor FCLs.
f. Determine on a case-by-case basis the necessity for branch offices of a multiple-
facility organization to be cleared, based upon the performance of security
activities.
g. Determine the necessity for the corporate tier parent in a parent-subsidiary
relationship to be excluded or cleared as a possessing or non-possessing facility.
h. Ensure that prime contractors have appropriately implemented provisions
pertaining to subcontractors and that all subcontractors are processed for FCLs
when required and terminated or transferred to the cognizance of a new
management and operations contractor as appropriate.
i. Ensure that all key management personnel (KMP) are properly identified,
processed for, and granted access authorizations at the appropriate level or are
formally excluded from access, duties, and influence that would otherwise cause
them to be identified as KMP prior to granting a final FCL.
j. Ensure that procedures are in place to verify changes in an organization’s KMP as
they occur and that access authorizations are immediately processed for new
KMP.
k. Receive and evaluate contractor reports of changes that may impact the FCL, and
take any necessary action to suspend or terminate the FCL if such action is
warranted.
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l. Notify the appropriate DOE contracting officer, the contractor, and/or the Federal
entity applying for or holding an FCL in writing of the level of FCL granted.
m. In conjunction with the responsible surveying offices, as identified by DOE
Federal management, ensure that the S&S Information Management System
(SSIMS) database accurately reflects established facilities, security assets, and
activities under their jurisdiction; ensure that updates and changes to such
information are recorded in SSIMS immediately; and ensure that accurate forms
are submitted for this purpose.
n. When a contract ends and/or an FCL is no longer necessary, complete a
termination survey and ensure that appropriate forms are submitted and SSIMS is
updated to enact the termination.
o. Ensure that upon termination of a contract, all security clearances (access
authorizations) connected to the FCL are terminated and all DOE property;
classified information; and/or nuclear and other hazardous material presenting a
potential radiological, chemical or biological sabotage threat is appropriately
reallocated, disposed of, destroyed, or returned to an appropriate DOE or cleared
DOE contractor organization.
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CHAPTER I. FACILITY CLEARANCE PROGRAM
1. GENERAL.
a. Facilities Eligible for the FCL Program.
(1) An industrial, educational, commercial, or other contractor entity will
require an FCL if the terms of a contract awarded under the DEAR include
the security activities described in paragraph 2 of Section 1 above. A
contractor requiring an FCL must be sponsored by:
(a) a Government Contracting Activity (GCA; i.e., a contracting
officer); or
(b) a cleared contractor acting as the prime contractor for an uncleared
subcontractor. A contractor cannot sponsor itself for an FCL.
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(2) OGAs may be registered as having a DOE FCL when a mission or
programmatic need for such an action has been established by DOE line
management. Verification of the clearance and security capability of an
OGA must be based on a written statement of security assurance from that
agency submitted to the DOE cognizant security office. State, local, tribal,
and other similar governmental authorities do not have authority to self-
certify clearance and security capability for handling classified
information; therefore, they must not be registered as OGAs. These
entities must be handled in accordance with E.O. 13549, Classified
National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and
Private Sector Entities, and its implementing directives.
DOE Federal facilities are registered with a facility code under the FCL program
and are subject to survey requirements.
b. In accordance with the DEAR, section 952.204-2(l), FCLs are required for
subcontractors requiring personnel security clearances. The prime contractor is
responsible for implementation of the provisions of 32 CFR 117, National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (Subpart 117.17,
“Subcontracting”), all DOE security requirements for their subcontractors, and for
termination of the subcontracts upon completion of activities. Prime contractors
must ensure that all subcontracts are terminated if the prime contract is
terminated, or for management and operations subcontracts, transferred to the
cognizance of the new management and operations contractor as appropriate.
c. All company officials who occupy positions with the authority to affect the
organization’s policies or practices in security activities conducted under the
contract, as determined by the DOE cognizant security office, must be designated
as KMP. As a minimum, KMP must include the senior management official
responsible for all aspects of contract performance and the designated facility
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security officer (FSO). KMP must possess final active security clearances in order
for a contractor to be eligible for a final FCL involving classified information or
matter, or SNM. Interim security clearances may be granted to KMP once their
background investigations are in process and appropriate additional checks as
required in DOE O 472.2, Personnel Security, change 1, have been conducted.
Until all investigative requirements have been completed and final security
clearances have been granted to the designated KMP, only an interim facility
clearance can be granted.
d. In accordance with the DEAR, section 952.204-73(e), a contractor that will not
possess or handle classified information or matter, or SNM, at the contractor’s
place of business but will require DOE personnel security clearances for the
contractor’s employees to perform work at other cleared facilities must be
processed for an FCL as a non-possessing facility. Employees of a non-possessing
contractor must adhere to the security plans of the facilities where they are
afforded access to classified information or matter, or SNM.
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e. A self-employed individual not doing business as a company, or a consultant who
will not retain classified information or matter at his/her place of business, does
not require an FCL provided the individual or consultant is the sole employee
requiring a security clearance. For security administration activities, to include
processing for a personnel security clearance, the individual will be considered an
employee of the possessing facility where he/she is afforded access to classified
information or matter. These individuals are required to complete the same
security awareness briefings and requirements as other cleared employees. A self-
employed individual or consultant who will retain classified information or matter
at their place of business must be processed for and granted an FCL that applies to
the premises where the individual or consultant will store, handle, or process
classified information or matter.
f. For Multiple Facility Organizations (MFOs), the home office facility must have
an FCL at the same or higher level as that of any cleared facility within the MFO.
g. In a corporate tier parent-subsidiary relationship, the parent and each of its
subsidiaries are separate legal entities and must be processed separately for an
FCL. Because the parent controls the subsidiary, the general rule in the U.S.
Government is that the parent must have an FCL at the same or higher level as
that of the subsidiary. However, DOE will determine the necessity for the parent
to be cleared or excluded from access. DOE will advise the companies as to what
action is necessary for processing the FCL. When a parent or its cleared
subsidiaries are collocated, a formal written agreement to use common security
services may be executed by the two firms, subject to DOE approval.
h. A contractor granted an FCL by an OGA may be granted a DOE FCL for
receiving, processing, using, or storing classified information or matter under a
DOE contract at the same clearance level, based on reciprocity.
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2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. The following eligibility requirements must be met
prior to being processed for an FCL.
a. A contractor or prospective contractor must:
(1) Be selected to perform tasks under a contract containing the DEAR
security clauses found at 48 CFR Part 952;
(2) Be organized under the laws of one of the 50 States, the District of
Columbia, or Puerto Rico and must be located in the United States or a
U.S. territorial area or possession;
(3) Have a reputation for integrity and lawful conduct in its business dealings;
(4) Not have been barred from participating in U.S. Government contracts
(this includes KMP on the contract); and
(5) Not be under FOCI to a degree that the granting or continuation of the
FCL would be inconsistent with the national interest.
b. An OGA must:
(1) Have a documented need for an FCL as established in writing by DOE
line management;
(2) Submit a written statement of security assurance to the DOE cognizant
security office, verifying the security capability of the agency as it applies
to the DOE activity; and
(3) When Restricted Data (RD) or Formerly Restricted Data (FRD) is
involved, include in the written statement of security assurance procedures
to limit the manner in which the RD or FRD is to be disseminated and
ensure that appropriate clearances for access to RD or FRD are in place.
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c. For DOE facilities, cognizant security offices for DOE Federal activities must
establish and document a security plan describing an adequate level of protection
for DOE security interests.
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CHAPTER II. IMPORTANCE RATINGS
1. FACILITY IMPORTANCE RATINGS. Importance ratings are used to establish a risk-
based system for identifying the level of protection applicable to security assets and
activities of facilities. Each facility granted an FCL must be assigned an importance
rating. Each facility’s assigned importance rating must be recorded on DOE F 470.2,
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR). Importance rating criteria are as follows.
a. “A” Importance Ratings. An “A” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) Engaged in administrative activities considered essential to the direction
and continuity of the overall DOE nuclear weapons program, as
determined by the Program Secretarial Office or for NNSA, the Office of
the Administrator;
(2) Authorized to possess Top Secret RD/FRD or Top Secret national security
information, or possess Special Access Program (SAP) matter, or
designated as Field Intelligence Elements;
(3) Authorized to possess Category I quantities of SNM (including facilities
with credible rollup quantities of SNM to a Category I quantity); or
(4) Operate critical infrastructure programs determined to be essential by
DOE line management.
b. “B” Importance Ratings. A “B” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) Engaged in activities other than those categorized as “A” and authorized
to possess Secret RD and/or weapon data matter;
(2) Authorized to possess Category II quantities of SNM; or
(3) Authorized to possess certain categories of biological agents.
c. “C” Importance Ratings. A “C” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) Authorized to possess Categories III and IV quantities of SNM or other
nuclear materials requiring safeguards controls or special accounting
procedures; or
(2) Authorized to possess classified information or matter other than the type
categorized for “A” and “B” facilities.
d. “D” Importance Ratings. A “D” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that provide common carrier, commercial carrier, or mail service and are
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not authorized to store classified information or matter, or nuclear material during
non-working hours. (Carriers who store classified information or matter, or
nuclear material must be assigned an “A,” “B,” or “C” importance rating.)
e. “E” (Excluded Parent) Importance Ratings. An “E” importance rating must be
assigned to a corporate tier parent of a contractor organization when the parent
has been barred from participation in the activities related to a contract with DOE.
f. “PP” (Property Protection) Importance Ratings. A “PP” importance rating must
be assigned to those facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) Government property of a significant monetary value (suggested threshold
of $5 million);
(2) Nuclear materials requiring safeguards controls or special accounting
procedures other than those categorized as types “A,” “B,” or “C”;
(3) Responsibility for DOE program continuity;
(4) National security considerations; or
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(5) Responsibilities for protection of the health and safety of the public and
employees.
g. “NP” (Non-Possessing) Importance Ratings. An “NP” rating must be assigned to
those facilities whose staff have authorized access to classified information or
matter, or SNM at other approved locations, but which do not themselves possess
any classified information or matter, or SNM, or meet any of the other criteria
listed for the other ratings above.
2. UPGRADING AND DOWNGRADING A FACILITY’S ASSIGNED IMPORTANCE
RATING. As security activities are added or changed, the importance rating of the
approved facility may change (i.e., it may be either upgraded or downgraded). Upgrading
or downgrading a facility’s importance rating may also require transfer of the DOE
cognizant security office functions. Changes to the facility importance rating must be
registered in SSIMS by the submission of DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval
Record (FDAR).
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CHAPTER III. FACILITY CLEARANCE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1. ISSUANCE OF FCLs. All eligibility requirements listed below must be satisfied prior to
the issuance of an FCL. The DEAR prohibits the award of a classified contract until an
FCL has been granted and issued. When an existing unclassified contract is modified to
require classified work, the contract modification cannot take effect until an FCL is
issued and the appropriate DEAR security clause is inserted in the contract.
2. CONTRACTOR FACILITIES. In accordance with the provisions of the DEAR, approval
of a contractor final FCL must be based on the following items:
a. A favorable FOCI determination based upon all information available to the
cognizant security office including information on Standard Form (SF) 328 and
any required supporting documentation;
b. A contract or proposed contract containing the appropriate security clauses found
in the DEAR;
c. S&S plans, developed in accordance with DOE policy in Attachment 2 of this
Order, that describe protective measures appropriate to the activities being
performed at the facility and approved by the DOE cognizant security office;
d. If access to nuclear material is involved, an established Reporting Identification
Symbol code for the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards Reporting
System (NMMSS);
e. A comprehensive survey conducted no more than 6 months before the FCL
approval date with a composite facility rating of satisfactory, if the facility will
possess classified information or special nuclear material at its location or if the
facility has an importance rating of “PP”;
f. Appointment of an FSO, who must possess or be in the process of obtaining an
access authorization (security clearance) equivalent to the level of the facility
clearance (note that only an interim FCL can be granted until the FSO’s access
authorization is finalized);
g. If applicable, appointment of a Materials Control and Accountability
Representative; and
h. Access authorizations for KMP who will be determined on a case-by-case basis
and must possess or be in the process of obtaining final access authorizations
equivalent to the level of the facility clearance. (NOTE: until the required KMP
access authorizations are finalized, only an interim FCL can be granted. In
support of an interim FCL, KMP who do not possess clearances must be granted
interim access authorizations.)
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3. FACILITY CLEARANCES FOR OGAs. Federal government facilities are eligible to be
registered with a DOE FCL if the OGA is involved in activities that impact DOE security
interests such as possession and/or storage of RD or other mission or programmatic needs
as identified and documented by DOE line management. Approval of an OGA FCL must
be based upon a written statement of security assurance from the OGA that protection of
DOE security interests is adequately ensured. The statement of security interest must
include the following information:
a. An approved classified mailing address for the facility;
b. The highest level and most restrictive category of classified information the
facility is authorized to receive and store;
c. A statement that national security classified information will be afforded
protection according to E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, and
all implementing directives issued by the Information Security Oversight Office
(ISOO), to include the requirements of 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National
Security Information;
d. A statement that the requirements of 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification
and Declassification, will be met for RD and FRD; and
e. Assurance that the requirements of the Atomic Energy Act, including the
mandatory access authorization requirements, will be met for access to RD and
FRD.
4. RECORDS. For DOE Federal and contractor facilities, the DOE cognizant security office
must maintain a copy of the facility’s S&S plans, survey reports, FOCI documentation
including notification of a favorable FOCI determination if applicable, pertinent
correspondence, and copies of DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record
(FDAR), created for the facility. For FCL termination of all registered facilities, a copy of
the certificate of non-possession or security certification must be maintained.
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CHAPTER IV. INTERIM AND LIMITED FACILITY CLEARANCES
1. INTERIM FCLs. Interim FCLs are granted on a temporary basis, pending completion of
full investigative and approval requirements, including but not limited to the completion
of background investigations for final access authorizations for those individuals required
to be cleared in connection with the FCL (such as KMP). Interim FCLs may be granted
only to avoid unacceptable delays in pre-contract negotiation or in performance on a
contract, and must be granted only after DOE has made a FOCI determination and
granted interim access authorizations to KMP and other facility personnel requiring
immediate access to classified information or matter.
a. When final access authorizations have been granted to all facility personnel
required to be cleared in connection with the FCL, a final FCL must be granted
and registered in SSIMS via an updated DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and
Approval Record (FDAR).
b. When an interim access authorization for an individual KMP is withdrawn, the
interim FCL must also be withdrawn unless action is taken to remove the
individual from the position requiring access.
c. Foreign owned or controlled companies and those with non-U.S. citizens as KMP
are not eligible for interim FCLs.
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2. LIMITED FCLs. The United States has entered into agreements with certain foreign
governments that establish arrangements whereby a foreign-owned U.S. company may be
considered eligible for an FCL without any additional FOCI negation or mitigation
instrument. To ensure that release of information or access to SNM is in accordance with
the U.S. National Disclosure Policy, a limited FCL must be restricted to one security
activity involving classified information or SNM. Award of another security activity to
the same facility involving such information requires separate FCL registration, under
another limited FCL or under an FCL without restrictions, if appropriate. Issuance of a
limited FCL requires imposing strict access restrictions to limit access to the scope of the
contract. The clearance and exclusion requirements for KMP apply to all FCLs, including
a limited FCL.
a. A limited FCL may be granted upon satisfaction of the following criteria.
(1) Verification of an agreement authorizing the exchange of the classified
information or matter involved to the country from which the foreign
ownership is derived.
(a) Access to classified information or matter will be limited to
performance on a contract, subcontract, or program involving the
government of the country from which foreign ownership is
derived.
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(b) Release of classified information or matter must be in conformity
with the U.S. National Disclosure Policy.
(2) In extraordinary circumstances, a limited FCL may also be granted when
the criteria listed above cannot be satisfied, provided there exists a
compelling need to do so consistent with national security interests.
b. Limited FCL Compelling Need Statement. Each request for clearance under a
limited FCL must be accompanied by a statement of compelling need from the
GCA. The GCA’s compelling need statement must be signed by the head of the
cognizant DOE program office and include the following:
(1) Acknowledgment that the company will be under FOCI (i.e., FOCI will
not be mitigated);
(2) Acknowledgment that the GCA/Departmental element accepts the risks
inherent in the granting of an FCL where FOCI is not mitigated; and
(3) A foreign disclosure determination stating the basis for determining that
release of classified to the foreign government involved is in conformity
with U.S. National Disclosure Policy.
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CHAPTER V. PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES AND
EXCLUSION PROCEDURES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH
CONTRACTOR FACILITY CLEARANCES
1. SECURITY CLEARANCES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FCL. Certain
officials (typically the owners, officers, directors, partners, regents, trustees, and/or
executive personnel [KMP]) with the ability to affect the organization’s policies or
practices in security activities conducted under the contract must be cleared to the level of
the FCL or formally excluded from access as appropriate. For multiple facility
organizations, each subordinate cleared facility’s KMP must also be cleared or excluded.
Changes in an organization’s KMP must be reported as they occur, and access
authorizations must be processed for new KMP immediately.
2. EXCLUSION PROCEDURES. When officials are to be excluded from or cleared at a
level not commensurate with the FCL, compliance with one or both of the exclusion
actions listed below is mandatory before issuance of an FCL. Exclusion actions must be
made a matter of record by the organization’s executive body. A copy of the resolution
must be provided to the DOE cognizant security office.
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a. When formal exclusion action is required, the organization’s governing body
must affirm that specific KMP (designated by name) will not require, will not
have, and can be effectively excluded from access to all classified information or
matter, or nuclear or other hazardous material presenting a potential radiological,
chemical, or biological sabotage threat, that is entrusted to or held by the
organization. Additionally, the governing body must affirm that the specific KMP
(designated by name) do not occupy positions that would enable them to
adversely affect the organization’s policies or practices in the performance of
classified contracts.
b. When officials are to be cleared at a level below that of the FCL, the
organization’s governing body must affirm that such KMP (designated by name)
will not require, will not have, and can be effectively denied access to higher-
level classified information (specified by level), and do not occupy positions that
would enable them to adversely affect the organization’s policies or practices in
the performance of higher-level classified contracts.
3. SECURITY CLEARANCES CONCURRENT WITH THE FCL. Contractors may
designate employees who require access to classified information or matter during the
negotiation of a contract or the preparation of a bid or quotation pertaining to a prime
contract or a subcontract to be processed for security clearances concurrent with the FCL.
The granting of an FCL is not dependent on the security clearance of such employees.
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CHAPTER VI. FACILITY CLEARANCES GRANTED
BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
1. ACCEPTING OGA FCLs.
a. General. A contractor with an equal or higher FCL granted by another Federal
government agency under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) may
be accepted by DOE for accessing, receiving, generating, reproducing, storing,
transmitting, or destroying classified information or matter, contingent on the
conditions listed below. Reciprocity between DOE and the OGA must be
documented in a written letter or memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the
DOE cognizant security office and the cognizant OGA that establishes the
responsibilities of each party for assurance and verification of the protection
afforded the DOE assets.
(1) Classification Level/Category and Special Conditions. The FCL granted
by the OGA must be at the appropriate classification level and category
and must encompass the DOE activity.
(a) Limited or interim FCLs granted by an OGA cannot be accepted.
(b) If cleared under a Voting Trust Agreement, Proxy Agreement,
Special Security Agreement, or Security Control Agreement, the
DOE cognizant security office must obtain a copy of the FOCI
mitigation plan from the cognizant OGA. The mitigation plan must
be submitted to the DOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety
and Security or, for NNSA activities, to the Office of Defense
Nuclear Security, for review.
(c) For DOE contracts involving proscribed information (i.e., Top
Secret, COMSEC, SCI), the following requirements, as
appropriate, must be met before accepting an FCL granted in
conjunction with a Special Security Agreement or Security Control
Agreement.
1 When the company is controlled by a foreign government:
a DOE must have entered into an agreement with the
foreign government involved that covers the
proscribed information to be released under the
contract; and
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b A waiver must be granted by the cognizant
Secretary (i.e., the Secretary of Energy and/or the
Secretary of Defense) in accordance with the
provisions of 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award of
certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign
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government: prohibition, which prohibits contract
awards involving proscribed information to foreign
government-controlled companies unless such a
waiver is granted.
2 For contracts involving RD/FRD, the additional
requirements set forth below in paragraphs 3 and (6)(a)–(d)
must be met or addressed as appropriate.
3 When a company is not controlled by a foreign
government, and is operating under a Special Security
Agreement, a national interest determination (NID) for the
specific program/project/contract must be approved by
DOE and/or the OGA as appropriate; provided, however,
that in accordance with Section 842 of Public Law 115-232
(Reference o), covered National Technology and Industrial
Base (NTIB) entities (as defined at Section 842(c)(1) of
Public Law 115-232) shall not be required to obtain a NID
as a condition for access to proscribed information.
(d) An OGA Top Secret facility clearance transfers to a DOE
Secret/RD possessing interest, and an OGA Secret facility
clearance transfers to a DOE Secret/RD non-possessing interest as
long as DOE grants the security clearances to KMPs and all
individuals requiring access to Secret/RD under the DOE
contract(s).
(e) Final FCLs granted by OGAs for access to national security
information (NSI), when no proscribed information is involved,
will be accepted by DOE on a reciprocal basis with no additional
requirements.
(2) Notification of Cancellation. An assurance must be obtained from the
OGA that the FCL will not be canceled prior to the DOE cognizant
security office being notified.
(3) Protective Measures. Confirmation must be obtained from the OGA that
the facility’s protective measures and procedures are adequate for the
protection of the DOE activity, and results of the agency’s last survey of
the facility are satisfactory in those areas that could affect the DOE
interest.
(4) Surveys. The facility’s survey frequency must be confirmed by the OGA,
and assurance must be obtained that copies of each of the OGA’s periodic
survey reports or memoranda covering the status of the protection of the
DOE activity will be furnished to the DOE cognizant security office
following each scheduled survey.
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(5) Access authorizations. Each employee to be granted access to RD or SNM
must have an appropriate access authorization.
(6) RD/FRD. If RD or FRD is involved, the following must be considered:
(a) An assurance must be obtained from the OGA that the facility
complies with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear
Classification and Declassification.
(b) When the DOE contract involves RD, an assurance must be
obtained from the OGA that the facility’s protective measures and
procedures meet the requirements of 32 CFR 117, National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM),
including any appendices or supplements applicable to RD.
(c) FCLs not meeting the requirements in (a) and (b) above may be
accepted if the DOE activity requires that the contractor establish
upgraded protective measures that meet DOE requirements. For
FCL upgrades, the agreement between DOE and the OGA must
cover reimbursement for upgrade costs incurred by the OGA or
contractor.
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(d) When DOE accepts an FCL based on an OGA-approved Voting
Trust Agreement, Proxy Agreement, Special Security Agreement,
or Security Control Agreement, an assurance must be obtained
from the OGA that it will invite and permit DOE to attend the
annual meeting if such attendance is determined necessary by
either the OGA or DOE.
b. Contractor’s Tier Parent(s). If the parent(s) of a company that DOE is processing
for an FCL holds an FCL granted by another Federal agency, the tier parent(s)
does not need to provide DOE with a FOCI package, provided reciprocity is
accomplished with the OGA. Reciprocity between the DOE cognizant security
office and the OGA must be documented in a written agreement with the
appropriate provisions as outlined above. The written agreement must contain an
assurance from the OGA that security cognizance will be transferred to DOE for
any tier parent no longer requiring the OGA FCL.
2. OGA VERIFICATION REQUESTS. If an OGA requests verification of an existing DOE
FCL, a copy of the facility’s current DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record
(FDAR), must be provided.
3. OGA CONTRACTORS WITH NO DOE CONTRACTS. Classified mail channels must
be registered in SSIMS for an OGA contractor organization where the Department does
not have a contractual interest but must communicate or exchange classified information
with the OGA contractor. To establish an address for the classified mail channel, a
statement of security assurance or a form comparable in content must be completed and
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signed by the DOE cognizant security office and by the authorizing government official
for the OGA contractor. The establishment of this type of registration in SSIMS cannot
be used as a basis for registering additional security activities.
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CHAPTER VII. DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF FACILITY
CLEARANCES AND RELATED SECURITY ACTIVITIES
1. DOCUMENTATION OF FCLs. SSIMS must be used by all DOE cognizant security
offices to register FCL information for which they have cognizant security authority,
survey cognizance, or responsibility for registered security activities. Each registered
FCL must identify the highest security activity approved for the registered facility.
a. DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS), is used to
register information in SSIMS concerning contract vehicles; a DD 254 used by an
OGA sponsoring an activity can be submitted in lieu of the DOE F 470.1 if it is
annotated with the DOE facility code. DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval
Record (FDAR), is used to record approvals, changes, and deletions of facility
security information and other facility changes for entry into SSIMS. These forms
are available on the website of the DOE Office of the Chief Information Officer (
https://www.energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms).
b. If more than one Departmental element has a registered security activity at a
facility, the element responsible for the security activity involving the highest
classification level and category is the responsible DOE cognizant security office,
to include being the processing personnel security office. This responsibility may
be delegated, by mutual agreement, to another Departmental element with a
registered security activity at that facility. The Special Security Officer, Office of
Intelligence and Counterintelligence, must also sign the DOE F 470.1 for
contracts involving access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
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c. Any change in the responsible DOE cognizant security office or survey office
must include a transfer of appropriate documentation (e.g., S&S plans;
construction project status; FOCI files; etc.).
2. REGISTRATION OF SECURITY ACTIVITIES. Security activities are specific,
unrelated tasks or contract elements involving S&S interests at a facility. Security
activities must be registered in association with a specific FCL.
a. Security Activities for Existing FCLs. The DOE cognizant security office must:
(1) Determine and validate the security requirements, including personnel
security clearances, for the proposed security activity.
(2) Determine the FCL status through SSIMS or the DCSA National
Industrial Security System (NISS) NISS, which can be accessed through
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Central Access Information
Security System (NCAISS) at https://ncaiss.dss.mil/.
(3) Compare the security requirements for the activity to the approved FCL in
the following situations and ensure that:
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(a) When the contractor FCL is granted by an OGA, the requirements
for accepting an OGA FCL are met.
(b) When the contractor FCL is granted by DOE:
1 The new activity will be protected adequately under the
facility’s existing S&S program as outlined in the facility’s
approved security plan.
2 The existing FCL is compatible with the level and category
of the new security activity.
3 The facility holds a composite facility rating of satisfactory
on the basis of the last S&S survey report.
4 If applicable, coordination is accomplished with the DOE
and/or OGA cognizant security agency for any tier
parent(s) of the contractor holding a DOE or OGA FCL to
ensure compliance with national requirements (e.g., FOCI
determination, exclusion resolutions for KMP, etc.).
b. Registering New Security Activities. The procurement request originator will
submit a DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS), or
DD 254 to the DOE contracting official, who will forward the completed DOE F
470.1 to the DOE cognizant security office. The DOE cognizant security office
will verify the information and ensure that the new security activity can be
performed within the existing FCL. If no issues are identified, the cognizant
security office will approve the form and return it to the contracting officer so that
the contract can be awarded. When a new activity will exceed the current FCL, or
if there is no FCL, all actions required to upgrade the current level or obtain an
FCL must be completed prior to contract award.
c. Terminating Security Activities. When a registered security activity is terminated,
the organization that established the security activity must ensure that all access
authorizations associated with the activity are terminated and all DOE property,
classified information or matter, and/or nuclear and other hazardous material is
appropriately reallocated, disposed of, destroyed, or returned to the appropriate
DOE or cleared DOE contractor organization. A certificate of non-possession
must be obtained from the organization responsible for the terminating activity
and must be maintained by the DOE cognizant security office that established the
security activity. A final CSCS form must be submitted and SSIMS must be
updated to show the termination.
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3. REGISTERING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS (SPP) ACTIVITIES. The
requirements of DOE O 481.1, Strategic Partnership Projects [Formerly Known as Work
for Others (Non-Department of Energy Funded Work)], current version, must be met
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before an SPP project or any “out of scope” modifications to existing SPP agreements are
accepted. SPP activities must be registered in SSIMS.
a. SPP Performed at DOE-Owned or DOE-Operated Facilities. Before acceptance of
SPP activities, the DOE and the requesting agency must exchange classification
and protection information, including the DOE F 470.1, Contract Security
Classification Specification (CSCS) or DD Form 254. The exchange of
classification and protection information must be documented and may also
include a formal agreement that includes reimbursement of any additional S&S
costs (above minimum security requirements) incurred by the Department.
b. SPP Performed at Other Than DOE-Owned or DOE-Operated Facilities. When an
OGA stipulates that SPP activities are to be performed by a DOE contractor at
locations other than DOE-owned or DOE-operated facilities, an FCL is required.
If the FCL is issued by an OGA, the requirements for accepting OGA FCLs
apply. The SPP activity must be registered in SSIMS. Before the activity can be
registered, all applicable requirements of DOE O 481.1, current version, must be
met, and the DOE cognizant security office must review and certify that the
sponsoring organization has complied with the applicable provisions of DOE O
475.2B, Identifying Classified Information.
c. Subcontracting in Connection with SPP. When subcontracting is required in
connection with SPP, the subcontractor can be registered based on DOE F 470.2,
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR), and verification of the FCL. In this
instance, a security cognizance agreement is not required. If the subcontractor has
a DOE FCL at the appropriate level, the SPP activity must be registered. If the
subcontractor has an FCL issued by an OGA, the considerations for the
acceptance of OGA FCLs, as outlined in Chapter VI of this Section, apply. A
separate letter or memorandum of understanding between DOE and the OGA is
not required provided that all considerations are addressed in the SPP agreement.
4. EXCEPTIONS TO REGISTRATION IN SSIMS. Foreign intelligence information, SCI,
SAPs, and other sensitive activities requiring special access or procedures associated with
receipt, storage, processing, and/or handling must conform to the applicable protection
provisions of Executive Orders and to applicable Director of Central Intelligence
directives. Because these activities are not regulated under S&S policy, they are not
registered in SSIMS. Exceptions to the registration requirements are identified below.
a. SAPs. SAPs are not registered in SSIMS. SAPs are registered in accordance with
DOE O 471.5, Special Access Programs, dated 3-29-11.
b. SCI. SCI security activities are not registered in SSIMS; however, each accredited
SCI facility (SCIF) must be recorded in SSIMS using DOE F 470.2, Facility Data
and Approval Record (FDAR).
c. Classified or Sensitive Activities. Details concerning sensitive or classified
activities the publication of which in SSIMS would compromise mission
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completion of such activities or classified information are not registered in
SSIMS. The DOE cognizant security office must notify the appropriate Program
Secretarial office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator before granting
the FCL.
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CHAPTER VIII. SUSPENSIONS
1. REASONS FOR SUSPENSION. When the following conditions occur, the DOE
cognizant security office must suspend the FCL, document the action on an updated DOE
F 470.2 (Facility Data and Approval Record [FDAR]), and immediately update SSIMS
to reflect the suspension:
a. When a company with an FCL is determined to be under FOCI that has not been
mitigated, the FCL must be suspended. Contract performance on activities
involving proscribed information may not continue until all applicable FOCI
requirements are met.
b. When findings or other deficiencies in a survey, self-assessment, inquiry,
inspection, or evaluation indicate suspension of an FCL is necessary, the DOE
cognizant security office will determine whether the FCL must be suspended
pending validated corrective actions.
2. ACTIONS. When a decision is made to suspend the FCL of a company that has current
access to classified information or SNM, the following actions must be taken:
a. The facility subject to the suspension action must be notified in writing that its
FCL has been suspended, including the reason for the suspension; that award of
new contracts to the facility will not be permitted until the facility has been
restored to a fully valid status; and that termination of the FCL may result if the
issues causing the suspension are not rectified within a time frame and manner
specified by DOE. Notification must include instructions for immediately
securing classified material and/or SNM at an approved cleared facility pending
restoration of the suspended facility to a fully valid status.
b. GCAs must be notified and must make the final decision regarding a contractor’s
continued performance on existing contracts other than the contract activity for
which the suspension is in effect. Continued possession of classified information
or SNM associated with those contracts retained under GCA authorizations must
be evaluated by the DOE cognizant security office to determine whether
appropriate security requirements are being met.
c. All affected DOE elements and, if applicable, affected OGAs must be notified by
the DOE cognizant security office of the suspension action.
3. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH MITIGATION PLANS. When the DOE cognizant security
office determines that a cleared contractor or its tier parent is out of compliance with an
approved FOCI mitigation plan, the DOE cognizant security office must analyze the non-
compliance and evaluate the overall impact to the protection of security interests. The
cognizant contracting officer must be notified immediately and one or more of the
following actions must be taken:
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a. Request a corrective action and implementation plan from the contractor to bring
it into compliance with the approved mitigation plan.
b. Suspend the FCL.
c. Terminate the FCL.
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4. CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE UNDER FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP. In accordance with the intent of 10 U.S.C. Section
2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign government:
prohibition, when an existing contractor becomes foreign-government owned but
execution of a novation agreement is not required by the DEAR clause, the continued
performance by that contractor on existing classified contracts or contracts for
environmental restoration, remediation, or waste management that involve proscribed
information may only continue under FCL suspension if:
a. The contractor is eligible for continuation on such work by Secretarial and/or
OGA Secretarial waiver under 10 U.S.C. Section 2536(b)(1)(A) or 10 U.S.C.
Section 2536(b)(1)(B), as applicable;
b. Each GCA takes immediate action to request a waiver under 10 U.S.C.
Section 2536(b)(1)(A) or 10 U.S.C. Section 2536(b)(1)(B), as applicable, and also
takes interim actions to safeguard the classified information associated with its
classified contracts.
5. REINSTATEMENT OF A SUSPENDED FCL. When the conditions that resulted in the
suspension have been resolved in a manner determined acceptable by DOE management,
the FCL may be reinstated. The reinstatement must be based on the necessity to complete
or continue work associated with the original FCL.
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CHAPTER IX. FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION AND CLOSE OUT
1. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT/FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION.
a. General. When a contract ends and/or an FCL is no longer necessary, the DOE
cognizant security office must complete a termination survey, a DOE F 470.2,
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR), and update SSIMS to enact the
termination. All security clearances connected to the facility clearance must be
terminated and all DOE property, classified information or matter, and/or nuclear
and other hazardous material presenting a potential radiological, chemical or
biological sabotage threat must be appropriately reallocated, disposed of,
destroyed, or returned to an appropriate DOE or cleared DOE contractor
organization.
b. Contract Completion. Upon completion or termination of a contract, the
possessing contractor must submit to the DOE cognizant security office either a
certificate of non-possession or a certificate of possession (of classified matter). A
non-possessing contractor must submit a security activity closeout certification.
Closure of the contract must be documented with a final DOE F 470.1, Contract
Security Classification Specification (CSCS). Forms and certificates must be
maintained with the records pertaining to the facility clearance.
2. REACTIVATION. Reactivations of terminated FCLs must be based on programmatic or
mission need and the implementation of current security requirements. The DOE
cognizant security office must validate that all security requirements have been
implemented, must complete a DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record
(FDAR), and must update SSIMS to complete the reactivation.
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SECTION 2. FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE PROGRAM
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1. OBJECTIVE. Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality
of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it is the policy of the U.S. Government to allow
foreign investment consistent with the national security interests of the United States. The
DOE Foreign Ownership, Control, or Interest (FOCI) policy for U.S. companies subject
to an FCL determination is intended to facilitate foreign investment by ensuring that
foreign firms cannot undermine U.S. security and export controls to gain unauthorized
access to critical technology and/or classified information or matter, including RD, FRD,
and SNM.
2. PURPOSE. The FOCI program regulates DOE determinations of the degree to which a
contractor facility is under foreign ownership, control, or influence. In accordance with
48 CFR Chapter 9, the DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR), DOE must obtain
information about FOCI that is sufficient to help the Department determine whether
award of a contract to a person or firm, or the continued performance of a contract by a
person or firm, may pose undue risk to the common defense and security. A contractor
cannot be under FOCI to such a degree that granting or continuing an FCL would be
inconsistent with U.S. national security interests. The requirements of the National
Industrial Security Program (NISP) form the baseline for this program, supplemented
with requirements for the protection of DOE-specific assets, Restricted Data, SNM, and
other security activities.
3. DEFINITION. A U.S. company is considered under FOCI whenever a foreign interest
has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable
through the ownership of the U.S. company’s securities, by contractual arrangements or
other means, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that
company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information
or may adversely affect the performance of a classified contract.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. 32 CFR Part 2004, National Industrial Security Program, dated 05-07-2018
c. DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, dated December 1985
d. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20
e. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.).
f. DTM issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, available at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/. (Note: DTMs, which may be
https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/
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issued periodically on a variety of topics, do not automatically impose
requirements on DOE, but may contain useful information applicable to existing
NISP programs.)
g. 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a
foreign government: prohibition, dated 09-23-96
h. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation, dated 12-29-10
i. DOE Order 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04.
j. Public Law 115-232, The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019
k. DOE O 142.3B: Unclassified Foreign National Access Program, dated January
15, 2021
l. DOE O 483.1B: DOE Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, dated
December 20, 2016
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m. DOE P 485.1A: Foreign Engagements with DOE National Laboratories, dated
December 13, 2019
n. DOE O 486.1A: Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, dated
September 4, 2020
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are
accomplished under the FOCI program for facilities and sites under their cognizance and
for ensuring that contractors under their cognizance accomplish their responsibilities
under this program at contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to the FOCI program
must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Ensure that determinations are rendered under the FOCI program concerning
foreign ownership, control or influence factors on all contractors and their tier
parents as applicable, in accordance with national and DOE requirements when
the contract will involve or is likely to involve classified information or SNM.
b. Establish and apply procedures to ensure that coordination is accomplished
between the FCL and FOCI programs for all contractor FCLs.
c. Ensure that all relevant aspects of FOCI are resolved and, if necessary,
appropriately mitigated prior to the granting of an interim or final FCL.
d. Ensure that contractors under their cognizance meet reporting requirements as
established in DOE directives and national standards.
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e. Establish and determine the circumstances under which a contractor will be
requested to complete a new FOCI package.
f. Ensure that contractors under FOCI mitigation comply with all requirements
imposed by the mitigation instrument.
g. Ensure that procedures are in place for verification of the original signature on the
Standard Form (SF) 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interest, prior to
finalizing a FOCI determination.
h. Ensure that counterintelligence threat and technology transfer risk assessments
and updates are obtained and evaluated as necessary in the administration of the
FOCI program.
i. Ensure that annual review and certification requirements established in 32 CFR
117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), or
alternative methods as permitted by this Order, for contractors under a FOCI
mitigation instrument, are met for all such contractors under their cognizance.
j. Ensure that when factors not related to ownership are present, contractors take
appropriate positive measure to assure that the foreign interest can be effectively
mitigated and cannot otherwise adversely affect performance on contracts.
k. Approve trustees, proxy holders, and outside directors nominated by contractors
in connection with FOCI mitigation plans, and approve specific measures such as
technology control plans developed and implemented by contractors as part of
FOCI mitigation plans.
l. Evaluate changes in FOCI information submitted by contractors holding an FCL,
and make changes in mitigation methods or security requirements, or suspend or
terminate the facility clearance, as warranted to address changed conditions.
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CHAPTER I. GENERAL FOCI PROGRAM INFORMATION
1. GENERAL.
a. An FCL must not be granted until all relevant aspects of FOCI have been resolved
and, if necessary, appropriately mitigated. Appropriate procedures must be in
place to ensure coordination between the FOCI and FCL programs under the
jurisdiction of each DOE program office.
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b. The determination of whether a U.S. company is under FOCI must be made on a
case-by-case basis. In instances where the company is unable to identify a foreign
owner (e.g., the participating investors in a foreign investment or hedge fund
cannot be identified), DOE may determine that the company is not eligible for an
FCL. The following are examples of factors that must be considered to determine
whether a company is under FOCI, is eligible for an FCL in spite of FOCI issues,
and the protective measures required to mitigate FOCI:
(1) Foreign intelligence threat, including record of economic and government
espionage against U.S. targets;
(2) Risk of unauthorized technology transfer;
(3) Type and sensitivity of classified information or matter, or special nuclear
material (SNM) to be accessed;
(4) The nature, source, and extent of FOCI, including whether foreign
interests hold a majority or substantial minority position in the company,
taking into consideration all immediate, intermediate, and ultimate parent
companies;
(5) Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations, and contracts;
(6) Nature of bilateral and multilateral security and information exchange
agreements that may be relevant;
(7) Whether the government of the foreign interest has industrial security and
export control regimes in place that are comparable to those of the United
States; and
(8) Ownership or control, in whole or in part, by a foreign government.
c. Development of security measures to mitigate the impact of unacceptable FOCI
must be based on the concept of risk management.
d. If there is a change in a company with an existing FCL that impacts a favorable
FOCI determination, the FCL must be suspended or terminated unless security
measures are taken to remove the possibility of unauthorized access or adverse
impacts to contract performance.
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e. Any doubt that unacceptable FOCI can be effectively mitigated to the point that
affording the applicant access to classified information or matter is clearly
consistent with national security must be resolved in favor of the national
security.
2. APPLICABILITY.
a. FOCI determinations must be rendered on the following:
(1) Applicants, including industrial; educational; commercial; or any other
entity, grantee, or licensee that have or anticipate executing a contract
requiring access authorizations, including individuals contracting as a
business. This includes subcontractors of any tier, consulting firms,
agents, grantees, and cooperative research and development agreement
participants who require security clearances.
(2) All tier parents of applicants when the parent is located in the United
States, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. possession or trust territory (DEAR, section
925.204-73[f]).
b. A FOCI determination is not required for an individual performing work under a
consulting agreement (e.g., an individual awarded a contract who has not
contracted as a business). Foreign involvement for such individuals is determined
and adjudicated through the background investigation conducted for the security
clearance.
c. When a local, State, or Federal agency or department is granted an FCL, there
must be an agreement containing a security clause, which must state that if the
government agency or department subcontracts any work requiring access to
classified information or matter by a commercial entity in connection with the
FCL, a FOCI determination is required. If the government agency or department
does not have its own FOCI policies or an agreement with the Secretary of
Defense for industrial security services, DOE will render the FOCI determination.
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d. Contractors with existing U.S. Government FCLs are identified in SSIMS and/or
DCSA NCAISS. No further FOCI review is required for an applicant registered in
either of these systems holding an equal or higher U.S. Government FCL based
upon a favorable FOCI determination.
3. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION/PROCESSING WEB SITE. The Department has an
electronic system for submission of FOCI information to DOE. To ensure confidentiality
of the information submitted and stored on the system, the site is protected with 128-bit
encryption.
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a. Applicants must use this system for the submission of FOCI packages, including
changes to update their FOCI information. The FOCI Web site may be accessed
via an Internet browser at https://foci.anl.gov. Electronic signatures are not
accepted; therefore, a signed original SF 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign
Interests, executed in accordance with the instructions on the certification section
of the SF 328, must either be submitted to the DOE cognizant security office, or
retained by the applicant and inspected by the DOE cognizant security office at
the applicant’s place of business prior to rendering the final FOCI determination.
b. Federal employees and supporting contractors use the Electronic Submission
Processing System Website at https://doefoci.anl.gov.
https://foci.anl.gov/
https://doefoci.anl.gov/
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CHAPTER II. FOCI PROCESSING
1. DETERMINING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FOCI DETERMINATION. If the
procurement request requires security clearances, the DEAR security clauses found at
48 CFR Part 952.204-2, Security Requirements, will be included in the contract. For all
such contracts a DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS),
must be completed by the procurement request originator. A DD Form 254 may be used
by a Federal agency sponsoring a contract activity, provided it is annotated with the DOE
facility code. FOCI information and forms required under the security clauses will be
submitted via the electronic FOCI website.
2. FINAL FOCI DETERMINATIONS.
a. When insufficient lead time is expected between selection and contract award for
the processing of the FOCI determination, the contracting officer may request a
preliminary review, not a final FOCI determination, of the SF 328 submissions of
each applicant in the competitive range.
b. A final FOCI determination will only be rendered for the successful applicant.
3. ADJUDICATION.
a. Adjudication Level.
(1) The DOE cognizant security office renders the FOCI determination under
the following conditions:
(a) the responses to the FOCI questions do not exceed the thresholds
in the FOCI Implementation reference tool in the e-FOCI system;
(b) exclusion procedures are invoked when the applicant is controlled
by a parent(s) not requiring security clearances or requiring a lower
level of access to classified information or matter.
(2) The Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU), or for
NNSA the Office of Defense Nuclear Security, will render FOCI
determinations that exceed established thresholds. The DOE cognizant
security office will forward the FOCI submission(s) to AU or NNSA with:
(a) the justification for clearance or exclusion, including full details
pertaining to the proposed contract, and
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(b) the DOE cognizant security office’s analysis, including a clear
statement of the reason why a Headquarters determination is
required. The Headquarters office, in coordination with the Office
of General Counsel when appropriate, will provide a final FOCI
determination to the submitting office.
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b. Counterintelligence (CI) Threat Assessment and Technology Transfer Risk
Assessment. A counterintelligence threat assessment and technology transfer risk
assessment must be obtained and considered prior to a final decision to grant an
FCL to an applicant under FOCI or to restore an FCL previously suspended
because of unacceptable FOCI. The DOE cognizant security office must
coordinate with the appropriate counterintelligence office to ensure that the threat
assessment and technology transfer risk assessments and updates are
accomplished.
4. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
a. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an
interagency committee chaired by the Department of the Treasury under Section
721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2170). CFIUS review
is a voluntary process which affords an opportunity for foreign investors and U.S.
persons entering into a covered transaction to submit the transaction for review by
CFIUS to assess the impact of the transaction on national security. DOE policy
with regard to CFIUS is found in DOE O 142.5, Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States, dated 10-8-10.
b. The CFIUS review and the FOCI and FCL processing actions are carried out in
two parallel but separate processes with different time constraints and
considerations.
5. CONTRACTING OFFICERS. Contracting officers must provide electronic or written
notification to the DOE cognizant security office when:
a. they become aware of any changes to an applicant’s FOCI status;
b. a requested FOCI review is no longer needed;
c. a FOCI determination was rendered on an applicant that was not awarded a
contract;
d. all work on a contract for which a FOCI determination was rendered is within 30
days of termination or completion;
e. security clearances are no longer required in performance of the contract.
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CHAPTER III. CHANGES TO FOCI INFORMATION
1. FOCI CHANGES THAT OCCUR FOLLOWING SUBMISSION OF AN SF 328 AND
BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD. When an applicant has submitted a comprehensive
FOCI package to the contracting officer and changes have occurred in the FOCI of the
company prior to contract award, the applicant must submit an updated SF 328 and
associated documents. DOE cognizant security offices must review the updated
information and take any necessary steps to resolve FOCI concerns before the contract is
awarded.
2. UPDATES. Changed conditions, such as a change in ownership, indebtedness, or foreign
intelligence threat, may justify adjustments to the security requirements under which a
company is operating or require that a different FOCI mitigation method be used. A
changed condition may result in a determination that a company is no longer considered
to be under FOCI or, conversely, that a company is no longer eligible for an FCL.
Contractors holding an FCL based upon a favorable FOCI determination must submit
written reports of changed conditions and anticipated changes which affect the FCL.
Changes must be analyzed by the DOE cognizant security office to ensure that the
contractor continues to meet the standards for holding an FCL. DOE cognizant security
offices may request updated information, including the submission of a new FOCI
package, at any time outside the normal cycle of package submission requirements.
Significant changes that warrant a new FOCI determination include the following:
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a. a new threshold or factor exists that did not exist when the previous determination
was made;
b. a previously reported threshold or factor that was favorably adjudicated by the
DOE cognizant security office has increased to a level requiring a determination
by AU or NNSA;
c. a previously reported financial threshold or factor that was favorably adjudicated
has increased by 5 percent or more; or a shift has occurred of 5 percent or more
by country location, end user, or lenders;
d. a previously reported foreign ownership threshold or factor that was favorably
adjudicated has increased to the extent that a FOCI mitigation method or a
different FOCI mitigation method is required; and
e. any changes in ownership or control.
f. Incidents of counterintelligence interest or concern identified and reported to the
cognizant security office by the servicing counterintelligence office after the
initial FOCI determination may also warrant a new determination.
3. ANNUAL REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION. The DOE cognizant security office will
develop procedures to ensure that contractors provide adequate information to enable the
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DOE office to conduct a meaningful evaluation of compliance with annual review and
certification requirements.
a. Each contractor holding an FCL under a FOCI mitigation instrument must
provide written annual certification to the DOE cognizant security office that no
changes have occurred which would impact the contractor’s ability to protect
classified information or matter or otherwise impact the national security. The
certification report must include:
(1) a detailed description of the manner in which the contractor is carrying out
its obligations under the agreement;
(2) changes to security procedures, implemented or proposed, and the reasons
for the changes;
(3) a detailed description of any acts of noncompliance, whether inadvertent
or intentional, with a discussion of steps that were taken to prevent such
acts from recurring;
(4) any changes or impending changes of key management personnel or key
board members, including the reasons for the changes’
(5) any changes or impending changes in the organizational structure or
ownership, including any acquisitions, mergers, or divestitures; and
(6) any other issues that could have a bearing on the effectiveness of the
applicable agreement.
b. Any contractor controlled by a parent organization(s) that has/have been excluded
by formal resolution must provide written certification on an annual basis to the
DOE cognizant security office acknowledging the continued effectiveness of the
resolution.
c. Any contractor that has executed a Board Resolution to reduce FOCI in non-
controlling foreign ownership situations must provide annual written certification
to the DOE cognizant security office acknowledging that the resolution remains in
effect.
d. Representatives of the DOE cognizant security office must meet annually (at least
every 12 months) with the senior management officials who comprise the
Government Security Committee (GSC) of organizations operating under a
Voting Trust Agreement, Proxy Agreement, Special Security Agreement, or
Security Control Agreement to review the effectiveness of the pertinent security
arrangement and to establish a common understanding of the operating
requirements and their implementation. If annual meetings cannot be conducted,
DOE cognizant security offices must establish other methods, such as the
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submission of a new FOCI package for review, to accomplish the same ends.
Reviews must include examination of the following:
(1) acts of compliance or noncompliance with the approved security
arrangement, standard rules, and applicable laws and regulations;
(2) problems or impediments associated with the practical application or
utility of the security arrangement; and
(3) whether security controls, practices, or procedures warrant adjustment.
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CHAPTER IV. FOCI MITIGATION
1. GENERAL. If DOE determines that a company is under FOCI, DOE will determine the
extent to which and the manner in which the FOCI may result in unauthorized access to
classified information or SNM and the types of actions that will be necessary to mitigate
the associated risks to a level deemed acceptable to DOE. DOE cognizant security offices
will ensure that the following are considered in every FOCI evaluation:
a. Record of economic and government espionage against U.S. targets;
b. Record of enforcement and/or engagement in unauthorized technology transfer;
c. Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations, and contracts;
d. Type and sensitivity of the information to be accessed;
e. Source, nature, and extent of FOCI, including but not limited to whether foreign
persons hold a majority or substantial minority position in the company, taking
into consideration all immediate, intermediate, and ultimate parent companies;
f. Nature of any bilateral and multilateral security and information exchange
agreements that may pertain;
g. Ownership or control, in whole or in part, by a foreign government; and,
h. Any other factor that indicates or demonstrates a capability on the part of the
foreign interests to control or influence the operations or management of the
business organization concerned.
2. MITIGATION ACTION PLANS. If there are any affirmative answers on the Certificate
Pertaining to Foreign Interests, or other information is received which indicates that the
applicant may be under FOCI, the DOE cognizant security office must review the case to
determine the relative significance of the information in regard to the following factors:
a. Whether the applicant is under FOCI;
b. The extent to which and manner in which the FOCI may result in unauthorized
access to classified information or adversely impact classified contract
performance;
c. The type of actions, if any, that would be necessary to mitigate or negate the
effects of the FOCI to a level deemed acceptable to the Federal Government.
3. FOCI MITIGATION INSTRUMENTS. The affected organization or its legal
representatives may propose a plan to negate or reduce unacceptable FOCI; however,
DOE has the right and obligation to impose any security method, safeguard, or restriction
it believes necessary to ensure that unauthorized access to classified information or
matter, or SNM, is precluded. An organization that will not implement the security
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measures determined necessary by DOE to mitigate its foreign involvement to an
acceptable level is ineligible for a FOCI determination and an FCL. Under all methods of
FOCI mitigation, management positions requiring security clearances in conjunction with
the FCL must be filled by U.S. citizens residing in the United States.
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a. Secretarial Waiver Authority. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, a
contract under a national security program may not be awarded to an entity
controlled by a foreign government if it is necessary for the entity to be given
access to proscribed information unless a waiver has been granted by the
Secretary concerned (i.e., the Secretary of Energy or the Secretary of Defense).
Further, if the Secretary decides to grant a waiver under 10 U.S.C. Section
2536(b)(1)(B) for an environmental restoration, remediation, or waste
management contract, the Secretary must notify Congress of this decision. The
contract may be awarded or the novation agreement executed only after the end of
a 45-day period, beginning on the date notification is received by the Senate
Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on National Security.
b. Controlling Foreign Ownership. A controlling foreign ownership is one in which
a non-U.S. citizen(s) owns a majority of the voting securities of the U.S.
organization or, if less than 50 percent is foreign-owned, it can be reasonably
determined that non-U.S. citizens or their representatives are in a position to
effectively control the business management of the U.S. organization. Where the
FOCI stems from majority foreign ownership or control, a FOCI mitigation plan
may consist of one of the following methods:
(1) Voting Trust Agreement. Under this type of agreement, the foreign owner
relinquishes most rights associated with ownership of the company to
cleared U.S. citizens approved by the U.S. Government. Foreign owners
must transfer legal title of the company to the Trustees. The Voting Trust
Agreement does not impose any restrictions on the organization’s
eligibility to have access to classified information or matter or to compete
for classified contracts. A Government Security Committee (GSC) must
be established under the Voting Trust to oversee classified, SNM, and
export control activities.
(a) All Trustees must become members of the company’s governing
board
(b) The arrangement must provide for the exercise of all prerogatives
of ownership by the Trustees with complete freedom to act
independently from the foreign owners, except as provided in the
agreement, which may limit the authority of the Trustees by
requiring approval from the foreign owners with respect to matters
such as:
1 the sale or disposal of the company’s assets or a substantial
part thereof;
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2 pledges, mortgages, or other encumbrances on the
company’s assets, capital stock or ownership interests;
3 mergers, consolidations, or reorganizations;
4 dissolution of the company; and,
5 filing of a bankruptcy petition.
(c) The Trustees assume full responsibility for the foreign owner’s
voting interests and for exercising all management prerogatives
relating thereto in such a way as to ensure that the foreign owner
will be insulated from the company and will solely retain the status
of a beneficiary.
(d) The company must be organized, structured, and financed to be
capable of operating as a viable business entity independent from
the foreign owner.
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(2) Proxy Agreement. Like the Voting Trust Agreement, under this
arrangement, the foreign owner relinquishes most rights associated with
ownership of the company to cleared U.S. citizens approved by the U.S.
Government. Under a Proxy Agreement, the foreign owner’s voting rights
are conveyed to the Proxy Holders by the irrevocable Proxy Agreement.
Legal title to the shares remains with the non-U.S. citizen(s). All
provisions of a Voting Trust Agreement applicable to Trustees, including
authorized limitations on the powers of the Trustees, must apply to the
Proxy Holders. The Proxy Agreement does not impose any restrictions on
the organization’s eligibility to have access to classified information or
matter or to compete for classified contracts. The company must be
organized, structured, and financed to be capable of operating as a viable
entity independent from the foreign owner. Use of a Proxy Agreement
requires the establishment of a GSC to oversee classified, SNM, and
export control activities.
(3) Special Security Agreement. A Special Security Agreement may be
considered when a U.S. organization is effectively owned or controlled by
a foreign interest and the Federal Government has entered into a general
security agreement with the foreign government involved. The Special
Security Agreement preserves the foreign shareholder’s right to be
represented on the governing body with a direct voice in the business and
management of the company while denying unauthorized access to
classified information or matter, or SNM by imposing substantial security
and export control measures within an institutionalized set of corporate
practices and procedures. SSAs must:
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(a) require active involvement in security matters of senior
management and certain Board members (outside directors), who
must be cleared U.S. citizens;
(b) provide for the establishment of a GSC to oversee classified, SNM,
and export control activities;
(c) be based on a Secretarial Waiver as described above if the entity is
controlled by a foreign government and the contract will require
access to proscribed information; and
(d) require a NID prior to release of proscribed information to the
contractor or its cleared employees to certify that release of such
information is consistent with the national security interests of the
United States; provided, however, that in accordance with Section
842 of Public Law 115-232 (Reference j), covered NTIB entities
(as defined at Section 842(c)(1) of Public Law 115-232) shall not
be required to obtain a NID as a condition for access to proscribed
information. The NID can be program, project, or contract specific.
c. Non-controlling Foreign Ownership. A non-controlling foreign ownership is one
in which a non-U.S. citizen(s) owns less than a majority of the voting securities of
the U.S. organization and/or is not in a position to effectively control the business
management of the U.S. organization. Where the FOCI stems from non-
controlling foreign ownership or control, a FOCI mitigation plan must consist of
either Board Resolution or Security Control Agreement methods.
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(1) Board Resolution. When a foreign interest does not own voting interests
sufficient to elect, or otherwise is not entitled to representation on the
company’s governing board, a resolution by the governing board will
normally be adequate to mitigate the FOCI concerns. The resolution must
identify the foreign shareholder and describe the type and number of
foreign-owned shares; acknowledge the company’s obligation to comply
with all security and export control requirements; and certify that the
foreign owner does not require, will not have, and can be effectively
precluded from unauthorized access to all classified and export-controlled
information entrusted to or held by the contractor. Annual certifications
must be provided to the DOE cognizant security office acknowledging the
continued effectiveness of the resolution. The company must distribute to
members of its governing board and to its KMP copies of such resolutions,
and report in its corporate records the completion of this distribution.
(2) Security Control Agreement. When a company is not effectively owned or
controlled by a foreign interest and the foreign interest is nevertheless
entitled to representation on the company’s governing board, a Security
Control Agreement may be used. There are no access limitations under
this type of agreement. However, the SCA requires the imposition of
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substantial security and export control measures in order to preserve the
foreign interest’s right to be represented on the board while denying
unauthorized access to classified information or matter, or SNM. The SCA
requires the same active involvement in security matters of senior
management and certain Board members, and the establishment of a GSC,
as are required when the Special Security Agreement is used.
d. Limited FCL. A limited FCL may be granted to certain contractors (e.g., a sole
source contractor) which are controlled or owned by a foreign interest where
FOCI mitigation is not able to be implemented. Access limitations are inherent
with granting limited FCLs. Full requirements for granting a limited FCL are set
forth in the Facility Clearance section of this appendix.
e. Factors Not Related to Foreign Ownership. When factors not related to ownership
are present, positive measures must be put in place to assure that the foreign
interest can be effectively mitigated and cannot otherwise adversely affect
performance on classified contracts. Examples of such measures include:
(1) modification or termination of loan agreements, contracts and other
understandings with foreign interests;
(2) diversification or reduction of foreign-source income;
(3) demonstration of financial viability independent of foreign interests;
(4) elimination or resolution of problem debt;
(5) assignment of specific oversight duties and responsibilities to board
members;
(6) formulation of special executive-level security committees to consider and
oversee matters that affect the performance of classified contracts;
(7) physical or organizational separation of the contractor component
performing on classified contracts;
(8) the appointment of a technology control officer;
(9) adoption of special Board Resolutions; and,
(10) other actions that negate or mitigate foreign influence.
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4. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH MITIGATION PLANS. When the DOE cognizant security
office determines that a cleared contractor or its tier parent is out of compliance with an
approved FOCI mitigation plan, the cognizant security office must analyze the
noncompliance and evaluate the overall impact to the protection of security interests.
Depending on the severity of the noncompliance issue and the willingness or
unwillingness of the organization to correct the problem and return to compliance, one or
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more of the following actions must be taken and the cognizant contracting officer notified
immediately:
a. request a corrective action and implementation plan from the contractor to bring it
into compliance with the approved mitigation plan;
b. suspend the facility clearance;
c. terminate the facility clearance. An existing FCL must be revoked if security
measures cannot be taken to remove the possibility of unauthorized access or
adverse effect on contract performance.
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SECTION 3. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS
1. OBJECTIVE. To inform individuals of their safeguards and security (S&S)
responsibilities and to promote continuing awareness of good security practices.
2. PURPOSE. The safeguards and security awareness program is responsible for
communicating their personal security responsibilities to all individuals at a facility or
site. In addition, for individuals who are granted access to classified information or
matter, or special nuclear material (SNM), the security awareness program provides the
means to instruct these individuals in their duties and responsibilities related to the access
afforded to them and reiterate those duties and responsibilities upon termination of
access. The program also provides, through supplementary awareness activities, a method
to continuously reinforce good security practices.
3. DEFINITION. For purposes of this directive, the term “safeguards and security
awareness” refers to all site introductory briefings on security topics, briefings conducted
for access to classified information or matter or special nuclear material, formal refresher
briefings covering access to classified or SNM and/or other security topics, termination
briefings provided upon termination of access to classified or SNM, and all other
activities, presentations, and materials intended to educate or raise the awareness of
individuals as to their responsibilities within the facility/site security program.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
b. 10 CFR Part 1017, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled
Nuclear Information, dated 12-08-08
c. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart G, “Security
Education and Training.”
d. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart H,
“Standard Forms.”
e. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
f. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20
g. Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Classified Information Non-
Disclosure Agreement (Standard Form 312) Briefing Booklet.
h. DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, dated 10-3-14.
i. DOE O 471.1B, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
Information, dated 3-1-2010.
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j. DOE O 471.3, Admin Chg 1, Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only
Information, dated 4-9-03.
k. DOE M 471.3-1, Admin Chg 1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting Official
Use Only Information, dated 4-9-03.
l. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04.
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are
accomplished for the security awareness program for facilities and sites under their
cognizance and for ensuring that contractors under their cognizance accomplish their
responsibilities under this program at contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to the
security awareness program must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Ensure that security briefings are conducted in accordance with the requirements
of this section for all covered individuals.
b. Ensure that, if briefings are conducted through electronic means, a method exists
to ascertain and verify that the individual completes all required content prior to
receiving credit for the briefing.
c. Ensure that all individuals granted DOE security clearances (access
authorizations) execute a Standard Form (SF) 312, Classified Information
Nondisclosure Agreement, prior to being granted access to classified information
or matter, or SNM.
d. Ensure that non-DOE personnel granted unescorted access to a facility or site
security area receive appropriate awareness information (e.g., information on
prohibited and controlled articles).
e. Develop and issue supplemental awareness materials, tailored to local facility/site
conditions and issues and appropriate for both cleared and non-cleared employees
and visitors, to make them aware of their security responsibilities.
f. Ensure that executed SF 312 forms and other records related to the security
awareness program are maintained in accordance with ISOO and DOE records
requirements.
g. Ensure that individuals are appropriately authorized to witness and accept the SF
312 on behalf of the United States and that such designations of authority are
documented in the current facility/site security plan.
h. Determine administrative actions to be taken when individuals fail to complete
the requirement for annual refresher briefings.
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i. Ensure that information of counterintelligence concern is reported to the
supporting counterintelligence office.
6. BRIEFINGS. Safeguards and security awareness programs must include an initial
briefing for all individuals who are issued a DOE security badge; comprehensive,
refresher, and termination briefings for all individuals with a DOE security clearance for
access to classified information or matter, or SNM; and appropriate site-specific
awareness information for non-DOE personnel granted unescorted access to
Departmental security areas. S&S awareness refresher briefings must address site-
specific knowledge and needs, S&S interests, and potential threats to the
facility/organization. Contents must be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.
Contents of briefings concerning incidents of counterintelligence concern, deliberate
compromises, and foreign interactions must be coordinated with the supporting
counterintelligence office. Records must be maintained in a manner that provides an audit
trail that verifies an individual’s receipt of the briefings.
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a. Initial Briefing. DOE Federal and contractor employees who receive a DOE
security badge must receive an initial briefing before they are given unescorted
access to other than public areas of the facility/site.
(1) Content.
(a) overview of the DOE facility/organization’s mission;
(b) overview of facility/organization’s major S&S program
responsibilities;
(c) access control;
(d) escort procedures;
(e) protection of Government property and badge procedures;
(f) identification of controlled and prohibited articles;
(g) protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI), including
official use only information;
(h) procedures for reporting incidents of security concern (e.g.,
attempts to gain unauthorized access to the facility or to classified
information or matter); and
(i) identification of classification markings.
(2) Scheduling. The initial briefing must be completed before personnel
assume their duties. A transferred individual must complete a site-specific
initial briefing before assuming duties at the new site.
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(3) Documentation. Initial briefing records must be maintained. Records may
be maintained in conjunction with badging records or other records
pertaining to access control.
b. Comprehensive Briefing. An individual must receive a comprehensive briefing
upon receipt of a security clearance and before receiving initial access to
classified information or matter, or special nuclear material (SNM).
(1) Content. The content for the comprehensive briefing must include the
following items.
(a) Basic classification security policies and principles:
1 definition of classified information or matter;
2 purpose of DOE classification program;
3 levels and categories of classified information or matter;
4 damage criteria associated with each classification level;
5 classification awareness requirements contained in DOE O
475.2B, Identifying Classified Information.
(b) Classified information or matter protection elements:
1 procedures for protecting classified information and matter;
2 definition of unauthorized disclosures;
3 penalties for unauthorized disclosures;
4 conditions and restrictions for access to classified
information or matter;
5 individual’s S&S reporting requirements;
6 legal and administrative sanctions for security infractions
and violations of law;
7 protection and control of classified information or matter,
and controlled unclassified information, including
telecommunications and electronic transmissions and
official use only information;
8 information pertaining to security badges, security
clearance levels, and access controls;
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9 responsibilities associated with escorting;
10 targeting and recruitment methods of foreign intelligence
services;
11 general information concerning the protection of SNM, if
applicable; and
12 purpose and requirements of, and responsibilities for, the
SF 312.
(c) Personnel security elements:
1 purpose of the personnel security program;
2 sources of legal authority and guidance;
3 the access authorization process;
4 key terms associated with adjudications;
5 adjudication factors;
6 due process; and
7 individual reporting requirements.
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(2) Scheduling. Comprehensive briefings must be completed before
individuals are granted access to classified information or matter, or SNM.
A comprehensive briefing may also be completed when a security
clearance is shared or transferred to another DOE facility/organization.
Initial and comprehensive briefings may be combined at the discretion of
facility/site security management. Under such circumstances, the briefing
must include information prescribed for both initial and comprehensive
briefings.
(3) Documentation. Documentation of the comprehensive briefing must be
maintained. The SF 312 must be used to document the first comprehensive
briefing after the grant of a security clearance, and may be used to
document subsequent comprehensive briefings.
c. Refresher Briefing. Cleared individuals must receive annual refresher briefings.
Agreements between DOE elements and/or contractor organizations may be
established to ensure that individuals temporarily assigned to other DOE locations
receive refresher briefings on schedule. Failure to complete the annual refresher
briefing by an individual who holds a security clearance will result in
administrative actions determined by the cognizant security office, including
possible administrative termination of the security clearance, until such time as
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the individual has complied with the briefing requirement. The processing
personnel security office responsible for the clearance must be notified in
accordance with paragraph d(3) below when a clearance is terminated for this
reason.
(1) Content. Refresher briefings must selectively reinforce the information
provided in the comprehensive briefing based upon current facility/site-
specific security issues as well as counterintelligence (CI) awareness, and
address the classification refresher requirements contained in DOE O
475.2B.
(2) Scheduling. Refresher briefings must be conducted each calendar year at
approximately 12-month intervals.
(3) Documentation. Documentation of refresher briefings must be maintained
for individuals until their next briefing. Documentation may be in
electronic or hard copy format. Documentation must include the ability to
identify individuals who have not met the refresher briefing requirement.
d. Termination Briefing. A termination briefing is required whenever a security
clearance has been or will be terminated. Termination briefings must reiterate to
the individual the continuing responsibility not to disclose classified information
or matter to which they had access, the potential penalties for noncompliance, and
the obligation to return all unclassified controlled and classified documents and
materials in the individual’s possession to the cognizant security office or to the
DOE.
(1) Content. The content for the termination briefing must include:
(a) information contained in the numbered items of the Security
Termination Statement Form (DOE F 5631.29 or successor form);
(b) information contained in items 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of the SF 312;
(c) penalties for unauthorized disclosure of classified information or
matter as specified in the Atomic Energy Act and pertinent
sections of 18 U.S.C.;
(d) penalties for unauthorized disclosure of Unclassified Controlled
Nuclear Information (UCNI).
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(2) Scheduling. The termination briefing must be conducted on the
individual’s last day of employment, the last day the individual possesses
a security clearance, or the day it becomes known that the individual no
longer requires access to classified information or matter, or SNM,
whichever is sooner. If the individual is not available for the termination
briefing, the completed but unsigned security termination statement and an
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explanation of the circumstances surrounding the termination and why the
signature could not be obtained must be submitted to the processing
personnel security office.
(3) Required notification. When an individual no longer requires a security
clearance/access authorization, or when a clearance/access authorization is
administratively terminated, the processing personnel security office must
be notified electronically or verbally within two working days to be
followed by submission to that office of a completed DOE F 5631.29,
Security Termination Statement.
(4) Documentation. Records documenting receipt of the termination briefing
must be maintained. This briefing must be documented by completing
DOE F 5631.29 or by written notice.
7. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (SF 312).
a. Administration.
(1) As a condition of access, a cleared individual must complete an SF 312
either at the time of, or after, the comprehensive briefing and before
accessing classified information or matter, or SNM.
(2) Any individual who refuses to execute an agreement must be denied
access to classified information or matter, or SNM and reported to the
DOE cognizant security office. The processing personnel security office
responsible for the clearance must be notified of the refusal to sign the SF
312 within 48 hours of the refusal.
(3) In most cases, the same person may serve as both the witness and acceptor
of the SF 312 as long as that person has been authorized to accept the
signed form on behalf of the United States. Any DOE Federal employee
may witness the execution of the SF 312 by a Government or non-
Government employee. A DOE Federal employee specifically authorized
to do so may accept on behalf of the United States an SF 312 executed by
either an employee of DOE or a contractor employee whose clearance is
granted by DOE. An authorized representative of a contractor who has
been specifically designated to act as an agent of the United States may
witness and accept an SF 312 executed by an employee of the same
organization.
b. Retention. The original SF 312 or a legally enforceable facsimile must be retained
in accordance with General Records Schedule (GRS) 18, item 25, published by
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), as supplemented by
the DOE Administrative Records Schedule (ARS) 18. The cognizant DOE
security office must ensure SF 312s retained by contractors are sent to DOE upon
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the terminations of employment of contractor employees, in accordance with 32
CFR Part 2001.80(d)(2)(vii).
c. Storage. The SF 312 must be stored in accordance with 32 CFR Section
2001.80(d)(2) and DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18. Personnel security
files must not be used as a storage location for the agreements. Contractors are not
permitted to provide storage for retired SF 312s on behalf of the DOE unless their
facilities are approved in accordance with NARA standards for records storage
facilities. The originals or legally enforceable facsimiles of the executed
agreements must be retained in a file system from which they can be
expeditiously retrieved if the U.S. Government seeks enforcement or subsequent
employers require confirmation of execution.
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8. SUPPLEMENTARY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
a. Purpose. Supplementary security awareness activities must be conducted to
ensure that individuals, whether cleared or uncleared, are aware of their S&S
responsibilities and good security practices. These awareness activities may be
carried out in any form which meets the needs of the facility/site, including but
not limited to briefings, presentations, posters, newsletters, token items such as
badge lanyards, employee recognition, computer notices, fliers, tabletop cards,
etc. Activities may address general security concerns or may be tailored to
specific problems or issues as indicated by incident reports, employee questions,
or management communications.
b. Records Retention. All programmatic records must be maintained in accordance
with the NARA/DOE-approved records retention and disposition schedules.
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SECTION 4. CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
1. OBJECTIVE. Classified information and matter must be protected by ensuring that only
persons with the appropriate security clearances, need-to-know, and programmatic
authorizations are afforded access during visits where the release or exchange of such
information is involved.
2. PURPOSE. Control of classified visits ensures that access to classified information by
cleared U.S. citizens or individuals from foreign governments visiting DOE facilities is
controlled in accordance with the mission of the Department and is consistent with
national laws and regulations and international treaties and agreements.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Classified visit. A visit that will involve or is expected to involve access to, or an
exchange of, classified information.
b. Foreign national. Any person who is not a U.S. citizen.
c. Visitor. An individual who is not an employee or contractor of the facility/site and
does not work full or part-time at the facility/site.
d. Restricted Data access authorization. For purposes of classified visits by
individuals from Other Government Agencies (OGA) other than DoD, NASA,
and NRC, this term identifies access granted in connection with a visit to a
cleared individual who has an official government need to access Restricted Data
(RD) or special nuclear material (SNM) as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of
1954, as amended. This access does not require conversion of the prospective
visitor’s existing security clearance to a DOE L or Q access authorization,
provided that: an authorized DOE official has verified the individual’s OGA
security clearance through DOE and national-level personnel security electronic
databases, and made a need-to-know determination with respect to the specific
RD and/or SNM to be disclosed during the visit; and the individual has executed
an acknowledgement of receipt of a briefing on safeguarding RD and/or SNM.
4. REFERENCES.
a. 42 U.S.C. Chapter 23, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
b. 42 U.S.C. Section 2455(b) (Section 304[b] of the National Aeronautics and Space
Act of 1958).
c. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data.
d. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification.
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e. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart E,
“Safeguarding.”
f. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
g. E.O. 12968, Access to Classified Information, dated 8-4-95.
h. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
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i. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20
j. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.).
k. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04.
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Deputy
Administrator for Defense Programs, are responsible for ensuring that the following
activities are accomplished for the classified visits program at facilities and sites under
their cognizance and for ensuring that contractors under their cognizance accomplish
their responsibilities under this program at contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to
classified visits must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Ensure that local procedures are established for processing and handling classified
visits to DOE Federal and contractor facilities under their cognizance by cleared
U.S. citizens and for processing requests for classified visits by cleared
individuals from their facilities to other locations.
b. Ensure that procedures are established for processing and handling visits by
foreign nationals to facilities under their cognizance in accordance with governing
international agreements or treaties.
c. Ensure that, for visits by foreign nationals, appropriate procedural limitations are
developed and followed for the visit to preclude access to information not related
to the visit and the scope of the international treaty or agreement governing the
visit.
d. Ensure that responsibility for operational approval of classified visits, including
delegations of authority as necessary, is established in writing and documented in
the appropriate security plan.
e. Ensure that, when continuing visitor access approval is necessary for individuals
who frequently visit DOE facilities, the access approval does not exceed a period
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of 1 year (or for contractors, the final day of a contract if less than one year) and
that approval is renewed annually if necessary.
f. Establish procedures to ensure that classified visit requests are sent and received
through the DOE cognizant security office and the appropriate security offices of
other Federal government agencies.
g. Establish procedures to ensure that, for classified visits involving access to RD or
SNM by cleared U.S. citizens other than representatives of DoD, NASA, and
NRC who are not otherwise authorized for such access: a senior Federal official at
the site authorized to act as the ODFSA for this purpose verifies through DOE and
national-level personnel security electronic databases the individual’s possession
of a security clearance at the requisite level , and makes an affirmative
documented determination that such access will not endanger the common
defense and security; such individuals are given an appropriate briefing
concerning the protection of RD and SNM prior to being given access; and the
individuals sign an acknowledgement that they have received this briefing.
h. Establish procedures to ensure that access granted under paragraph g. above is
tracked and maintained as part of the site classified visits file, and is not entered
into any clearance tracking database or extended for any purpose outside the
approved classified visit.
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i. Establish procedures to ensure that all classified information or matter, including
the individual’s personal notes, to be removed from DOE’s control by individuals
granted access under paragraph g. above is sent through the DOE cognizant
security office to the established classified mailing address listed in SSIMS for the
OGA or OGA contractor facility which the individual represents. If no classified
mailing address is registered in SSIMS, one must be established in accordance
with the requirements in Section 1 of this Appendix before the material is
released. Hand-carrying of classified information from DOE premises by
individuals granted access in connection with a classified visit is strictly
prohibited.
6. VISITS TO DOE FACILITIES BY CLEARED U.S. CITIZENS OTHER THAN DOE
PERSONNEL.
a. For all classified visits to DOE and DOE contractor facilities, the following must
be established and verified:
(1) the identity of the visitor;
(2) the level and type of clearance held by the visitor, which must allow
access to the information to be disclosed;
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(3) that the visit is for an official purpose for which the individual has a
legitimate need to know and to access the classified information or matter
to be disclosed.
b. Appropriate procedural limitations (e.g., use of escorts in limited/restricted areas)
must be in place to ensure that the visitor has access only to information for which
the individual has a verified need, and that access to other classified information
or matter is precluded.
c. Requests for visits and access to specific types of facilities and information must
be referred to and approved by the appropriate office:
(1) for weapons programs, nuclear materials production facilities, or sensitive
nuclear materials production information, the Deputy Administrator for
Defense Programs;
(2) for uranium enrichment plants or facilities engaged in uranium enrichment
technology development, including advanced isotope separation
technology, the Office of Nuclear Energy;
(3) for Naval Nuclear Propulsion facilities, the Deputy Administrator for
Naval Reactors.
d. Visits involving access to Restricted Data (RD) or special nuclear material (SNM)
when the visitor does not hold a DOE access authorization require specific
approval by DOE/NNSA ODFSA authorized to give such approval. Approval
must be based upon verification through DOE and national-level personnel
security electronic databases that the individual holds an appropriate final security
clearance, unless the individual is in one of the categories described below. If
access to Nuclear Weapon Data Sigma information is required, the visit request
must be submitted on DOE F 5631.20, Request for Visit or Access Approval, or
successor form, and the form must specifically indicate the requirement for such
access.
(1) DOE accepts the Q and L access authorizations granted by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) as valid for access to RD. Visits by NRC
employees, consultants, contractors, or subcontractors who require access
to weapon data, sensitive nuclear materials production information, atomic
vapor laser isotope separation technology, or uranium enrichment
technology or entry into a DOE classified weapon or production facility
must be approved by the appropriate Departmental element office. Visits
may be requested using either the DOE F 5631.20 or NRC Form 277.
NRC identification badges cannot be used as authority for visits.
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(2) For DoD and NASA employees, consultants, contractors, or
subcontractors, access to RD must be requested on a DOE F 5631.20 or
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successor form. Individuals from NASA may also use NASA Form 405,
Request for Access Approval. A memorandum or electronic message
signed by the certifying official may be used unless access to Nuclear
Weapon Data is required. For NASA, the visit request must include a
certification that the matter to which access is requested relates to
aeronautical and space activities. Requests must be forwarded for approval
to the appropriate Departmental element with jurisdiction over the
information to which access is requested. Access to critical nuclear
weapon design information must be specifically requested.
(3) Prior to being given access, OGA employees and their contractors who are
granted access to RD and SNM in connection with a classified visit must
receive an appropriate briefing concerning the protection of RD and SNM
and must sign an acknowledgement indicating his/her understanding that
access will be terminated at the end of the visit period.
(4) RD and/or SNM access granted in connection with a classified visit must
be tracked as part of the local site classified visit tracking process, and
records of such access must be maintained in the classified visit files. This
type of access will not be identified as a Q or L access authorization, will
not be entered in the DOE Central Personnel Clearance Index or other
clearance tracking databases, and cannot be extended for any purpose
outside the approved classified visit.
(5) This process does not apply to classified visits by non-U.S. citizens.
7. VISITS BY CLEARED DOE PERSONNEL TO OTHER DOE FACILITIES.
a. Unless local site procedures require, or access to certain facilities or programs as
described below will take place, formal visit requests are not required for visits by
DOE Federal and contractor personnel to other DOE sites. The DOE security
badge will serve as evidence of DOE security clearance/access authorization for
internal DOE visits.
b. Visitors who require access to weapon data (classified Secret or Top Secret),
sensitive nuclear materials production information, inertial confinement fusion
data, atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology, uranium enrichment
technology, or facilities specifically designated by a Departmental element, must
obtain approval from the responsible office prior to the visit.
c. DOE F 5631.20 must be used by DOE Federal and contractor employees to obtain
programmatic approval for access to Sigmas 14, 15, and/or 20. Approval for
access must be obtained from the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs.
d. Cleared DOE Federal or contractor employees who are foreign nationals may visit
other facilities only under the access restrictions which apply to their clearances.
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8. CLASSIFIED VISITS TO DOE FACILITIES BY NON-U.S.CITIZENS.
a. For all classified visits by non-U.S. citizens to DOE facilities, the following must
be established and verified:
(1) the identity of the visitor;
(2) assurance that the sharing of specific classified information with the
foreign national is covered by an existing treaty or agreement;
(3) receipt of security assurances from the appropriate foreign embassy;
(4) verification that the appropriate DOE Federal official has approved the
sharing of the specific information to be disclosed during the classified
visit.
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b. DOE Federal or contractor employees may be designated to serve as hosts for
classified visits by non-U.S. citizens. A host must be a U.S. citizen with an access
authorization equal to or higher than the overall classification level of the visit.
The host must ensure that:
(1) foreign nationals are not granted access to classified information before
approval is received from the appropriate designated authority with
programmatic responsibility;
(2) foreign nationals are precluded from any access to classified information
outside the scope of the international agreement or treaty governing the
visit and/or any limitations set by the approval authority with
programmatic responsibility, and sharing of classified information is in
accordance with the protocols specifically outlined in the agreement or
treaty governing the visit (e.g., level, category, and type of classified
information, protection procedures for incoming classified foreign
government information, security clearance verification, transmission
protocols for classified information during and after the visit, post-visit
documentation, etc);
(3) appropriate procedural limitations (e.g., use of escorts in limited/restricted
areas) are in place to ensure that the foreign visitor has access only to
information permitted by the applicable international agreement or treaty
for which the individual has a verified need, and that access to all other
classified information or matter is precluded.
c. Requests for visits and access by foreign nationals to specific types of facilities
and information must be referred to and approved by the appropriate
Headquarters office:
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(1) for visits to uranium enrichment plants or facilities and access to classified
information on uranium enrichment technology development, including
advanced isotope separation technology, the Office of Nuclear Energy;
(2) for visits and access to classified information in connection with
nonproliferation, international security, or International Atomic Energy
Agency requirements, the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Nonproliferation;
(3) for visits and access to classified information in connection with naval
nuclear propulsion, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors;
(4) for visits and access to classified information in connection with Sensitive
Compartmented Information, the Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence.
9. DOCUMENTATION. Reports of classified visits must be maintained in accordance with
DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18, paragraph 17.1.
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SECTION 5. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
1. OBJECTIVE. To establish programs that ensure personnel are trained to a level of
proficiency and competence that ensures they are qualified to perform assigned
safeguards and security (S&S) tasks and/or responsibilities.
2. PURPOSE. The DOE Quality Assurance Program, as established in DOE O 414.1D,
Quality Assurance, mandates that all DOE facilities and sites train and qualify their
personnel to be capable of performing assigned work, and that continuing training be
provided to maintain job proficiency. This section describes the requirements for
establishing training for personnel working in S&S programs.
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3. DEFINITION. As used in this section, training means the process of providing for and
making available to an employee a planned, prepared, and coordinated program, system,
or routine of instruction in S&S topical areas applicable to the employee’s position that
will improve individual and organizational performance and assist in achieving the
Department’s mission and performance goals.
4. REFERENCES.
a. 5 U.S.C. Subpart C, Employee Performance, Chapter 41, “Training”.
b. DOE O 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated
4-25-11.
c. DOE O 350.1 Chg 5, Contractor Human Resource Management Programs,
dated 9-30-96.
d. DOE O 360.1C, Federal Employee Training, dated 7-6-11.
e. DOE O 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital
Assets, dated 11-29-10.
f. DOE O 414.1D Admin Chg 1, Quality Assurance, dated 4-25-11.
g. DOE-STD-1171-2009, Safeguards and Security Functional Area Qualification
Standard.
h. DOE-STD-1123-2009, Safeguards and Security General Technical Base
Qualification Standard.
5. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that security training activities are
accomplished at facilities and sites under their cognizance and for ensuring that
contractors under their cognizance accomplish their responsibilities under this program at
contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to S&S training must be documented in
facility or site security plans.
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a. The S&S training program for each facility must encompass all program elements
which are performed by employees working at that location. The content of
training (initial, refresher, and on-the-job) must be consistent with the knowledge
and skills required to perform assigned S&S tasks and/or responsibilities as
determined by valid and complete job analyses.
b. Individual training needs must be evaluated against a job or functional analysis of
the position to ensure that appropriate job-related training is identified. Training
requirements must be determined by analyzing needs, the job or function, and/or
desired performance. Analyses must be conducted to ensure that training courses
identify and address the requirements of the job competencies.
c. Training courses must be produced using a systematic approach that includes at
least analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
d. Training that meets analysis requirements can be provided by external resources
such as commercial vendors or other government training agencies. Training
products procured from these resources must be evaluated at the site level for
consistency with DOE policy and needs.
e. Evaluation of training must be performed to ensure that instructional objectives
are met and to determine overall effectiveness. Knowledge and/or performance-
based testing must be used to measure the knowledge and/or skills acquired from
training programs.
f. Accurate and complete employee training records that contain dates of course
attendance, course title, and scores/grades achieved (where applicable) must be
maintained in accordance with DOE Administrative Records Schedule 1,
Personnel Records.
g. Training plans that project training derived from a valid needs analysis for the
forthcoming year must be developed annually.
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h. Facility Security Officers must complete training appropriate to their position and
the security operations conducted at their assigned facilities. This training should
be completed within 1 year of appointment to the position of FSO.
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SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF
SECURITY-FUNDED TECHNOLOGIES
1. OBJECTIVE. Protect and control classified and unclassified controlled Office of
Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU) funded technology, other Technology
Development Program (TDP)-related information, and protection practices and expertise
that may be provided to recipients who are not Department of Energy (DOE) Federal or
contractor employees.
2. PURPOSE. This section establishes DOE policy for ensuring that safeguards and security
(S&S) funded technology, TDP information, and protection practices and expertise are
disseminated outside the DOE only when such dissemination is in compliance with
national laws and regulations.
3. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM),
dated 012-21-20
c. 10 CFR Part 110, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material.
d. 10 CFR Part 810, Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities.
e. 15 CFR Parts 730 to 780, Export Administration Regulations.
f. 22 CFR Parts 120 to 130, International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
g. 31 CFR Parts 500 to 598, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department
of the Treasury.
4. REQUIREMENTS. DOE cognizant security offices, as designated by the Program
Secretarial Office or, for NNSA, the Office of the Administrator through the Chief,
Defense Nuclear Security, are responsible for ensuring that the following activities are
accomplished at facilities and sites under their cognizance and for ensuring that
contractors under their cognizance accomplish their responsibilities under this program at
contractor facilities. Procedures applicable to the transfer of security-funded technologies
must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. General. The dissemination in any form of AU funded classified and/or
unclassified controlled technology, other TDP S&S-related information, or
protection practices/expertise to individuals or organizations outside the
Department and its operational facilities is prohibited until the following has
taken place:
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(1) verification of the recipient’s capability to protect and control the
information consistent with Department S&S and classification and
control policies;
(2) a determination that the intended recipient has a strict need-to-know; a
security clearance or access authorization at the appropriate level for any
classified information; and that the Department’s ability to protect its
facilities and assets will not be weakened or degraded by the transfer in
question; and
(3) approval of the transfer is obtained in accordance with the requirements
for a risk assessment and the review and approval process set forth below,
and with applicable Export Control laws and regulations.
b. Risk Assessment. An assessment of the risks for unauthorized use/transfer of
classified technology, information, or practices must be conducted before release
of the technology/information. The risk assessment must be used as the basis for
approving or denying proposed transfers. Proposed release must be handled on a
case-by-case basis because eligibility criteria are determined by both the type of
information or technology and the intended recipient. The following factors must
be addressed:
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(1) a determination as to whether the applicant is eligible to receive a specific
type of information and/or technology. No person is entitled solely by
virtue of rank, position, or access authorization or security clearance to
have access to classified or unclassified controlled AU-funded technology,
information or protection practices/expertise;
(2) relevance of and impact on the subject information or technology to the
protection of Departmental facilities and assets;
(3) ability of the intended recipient to protect the information and/or
technology in a manner equivalent to minimum security standards
required by the Department.
c. Review and Approval Process. Reviews to determine if Export Control laws and
processes apply must be conducted and the general and/or specific authorization
(including any required license) from the appropriate authority must be obtained.
Coordination and approval must include the Departmental element and the
Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security. Reports
must be made in accordance with Export Control laws as applicable.
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ATTACHMENT 1. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
DOE O 470.4B, SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM
This Contractor Requirements Document (CRD) establishes Safeguards and Security
requirements for Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, including National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA) contractors.
In addition to the requirements set forth in this CRD, contractors are responsible for complying
with Attachments 2, 3, 4, and 5 to DOE O 470.4B referenced in and made a part of this CRD and
which provide program requirements and/or information applicable to contracts in which this
CRD is inserted.
Regardless of the performer of the work, site/facility contractors with the CRD incorporated into
their contracts are responsible for compliance with the CRD. Affected site/facility contractors are
responsible for flowing down the requirements of the CRD to subcontracts at any tier to the
extent necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements.
A violation of the provisions of the CRD relating to the safeguarding or security of Restricted
Data or other classified information may result in a civil penalty pursuant to subsection a of
section 234B of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. Section 2282b). The procedures for
the assessment of civil penalties are set forth in 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the
Assessment of Civil Penalties for Classified Information Security Violations.
1. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors must comply with the following requirements:
a. Safeguards and security programs must be developed and maintained that
incorporate the requirements contained in this CRD and its associated
attachments.
b. Programs associated with each topical area found in the attachments to this CRD
must be implemented in accordance with the requirements stated for that topic.
c. Incidents of security concern must be addressed in accordance with the
requirements found in Attachment 4 and reported in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations.
d. Interfaces and necessary interactions between S&S programs and other disciplines
such as safety, emergency management, classification, counterintelligence,
facility operations, cyber system operations and security, and business and budget
operations including property management must be identified and clearly defined;
and must be maintained throughout the lifecycle of protective measures to ensure
that S&S planning and operations work together effectively with these disciplines.
Sensitive Compartmented Information is under the purview of the Office of
Intelligence and Counterintelligence; necessary interfaces and interactions
between that office and S&S programs must also be identified, defined, and
maintained
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e. S&S programs must incorporate a risk-based approach to protect assets and
activities against the consequences of attempted theft, diversion, terrorist attack,
industrial sabotage, radiological sabotage, chemical sabotage, biological sabotage,
espionage, unauthorized access, compromise, and other acts that may have an
adverse impact on national security, the environment, or pose significant danger
to the health and safety of Department of Energy (DOE) Federal and contractor
employees or the public.
f. S&S programs must be tailored to address site-specific characteristics and
requirements, current technology, ongoing programs, and operational needs to
achieve acceptable protection levels that reduce risks in a cost-effective manner.
2. EQUIVALENCIES AND EXEMPTIONS. Requests by contractors for equivalencies and
exemptions to requirements contained in the CRD must be submitted through Federal
channels approved by the cognizant Program Secretarial Office or the Administrator,
National Nuclear Security Administration. When submitting a request for an equivalency
or exemption, the contractor must specify, in writing, the reasons why it is impractical,
unreasonable, or otherwise undesirable to comply with the requirement in question.
a. Equivalencies are alternatives to how a requirement in this CRD is fulfilled,
where the CRD specifies the “how.” An equivalency represents an alternate
approach to achieving the goal of the CRD that results in no increased risk to
public health and safety, the environment, workers, or national security.
b. Exemptions are a release from one or more requirements in this CRD without the
identification of an equivalent means of meeting the requirement. The level of
additional risk being accepted must be identified, and any measures implemented
to compensate for the identified additional risk must be specified. Any increase in
risk to public health and safety, the environment, workers, or national security
must be justified.
c. When submitting a request for an equivalency or exemption, the request must be
supported by a vulnerability assessment (VA) when required by the assets being
protected, or by sufficient analysis to form the basis for an informed risk
management decision; and the analysis must identify compensatory measures, if
applicable, or alternative controls to be implemented.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Cognizant security office means the office assigned responsibility for a given
security program or function. Where DOE cognizant security office is stated, the
reference is to a Federal activity.
b. Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) are Federal
employees who possess the appropriate knowledge and responsibilities for each
situation to which they are assigned through delegation. Delegation of authority
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c. for these positions is originated according to direction from the accountable
Program Secretarial Officer (or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary for
Departmental Elements not organized under a Program Secretarial Office), who
also provides direction for which of the ODFSA positions may be further
delegated. Each delegation must be documented in writing. It may be included in
other security plans or documentation approved by or according to direction from
the accountable principal. Each delegator remains responsible for the delegatee’s
acts or omissions in carrying out the purpose of the delegation.
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d. Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) are Federal or contractor
employees that possess the appropriate knowledge and responsibilities for each
situation to which they are assigned through delegation. Delegation of authority
for these positions is originated according to direction from the accountable
Program Secretarial Officer (or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary for
Departmental Elements not organized under a Program Secretarial Office), who
also provides direction for which of the ODSA positions may be further
delegated. Each delegation must be documented in writing. It may be included in
other security plans or documentation approved by or according to direction from
the accountable principal. Each delegator remains responsible for the delegatee’s
acts or omissions in carrying out the purpose of the delegation.
e. Definitions applicable to each topical area are found in the attachments.
Definitions for terms used in a general S&S context are available through the
Safeguards and Security Policy Information Resource (PIR) tool at
https://pir.doe.gov/.
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ATTACHMENT 2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
This Attachment provides information and/or requirements applicable to contracts in which the
CRD (Attachment 1 to DOE O 470.4B) is inserted.
This attachment establishes the DOE requirements for developing facility and site security plans
and for ensuring that plans are current and address the actual operating conditions at the covered
location through performance assurance testing and a program of contractor self-assessments.
Section 1 addresses planning activities. Section 2 covers activities to be implemented in
connection with self-assessments and DOE surveys.
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SECTION 1. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
1. OBJECTIVE. To establish a safeguards and security (S&S) planning approach that will
provide facilities and sites with a consistent method for identifying, developing and
documenting sound risk mitigation strategies by identifying all critical S&S performance,
technical, schedule, and cost elements.
2. PURPOSE. Safeguards and security planning activities are conducted to ensure that an
S&S plan describing the assumptions and approved operating conditions necessary to
protect national security and property assets, as well as the public, DOE employees, and
contractor employees from malevolent actions by adversaries, is prepared for each
facility and site and approved by an appropriate Federal authority.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Facility. A facility consists of one or more security interests under a single
security management responsibility or authority and a single facility security
officer within a defined boundary that encompasses all the security assets at that
location, operating under a security plan that allows security management to
maintain daily supervision of its operations, including day-to-day observations of
the security program.
b. Site. A site consists of one or more facilities operating under a centralized security
management, including a site security officer with consolidated authority and
responsibility for the facilities, and covered by a site security plan that may
consolidate or replace, wholly or partially, individual facility plans.
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c. S&S Interest(s) and/or assets. A general term for any Departmental resource or
property that requires protection from malevolent acts. It includes but is not
limited to Federal and contractor personnel; classified information and/or matter;
sensitive compartmented information facilities; automated data processing
centers; facilities storing, processing, and transmitting classified information; vital
equipment; special nuclear material (SNM); other nuclear materials; certain
radiological, chemical or biological materials; sensitive unclassified information;
or other Departmental property.
d. Essential Elements. Protection and assurance elements necessary for the overall
success of the safeguards and security program at a facility or site, the failure of
any one of which would result in protection effectiveness being significantly
reduced or which would require performance of other elements to be significantly
better than expected in order to mitigate the failure. Essential elements can
include but are not limited to equipment, procedures, and personnel.
4. REFERENCES.
a. DOE P 470.1B, Safeguards and Security Program, dated 02-10-16.
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b. DOE O 470.3C, Design Basis Threat (DBT) Policy, dated 11-23-16, contractor
requirements document.
c. 48 CFR Section 952.204-2, Security Requirements, and Section 952.204-73(c),
Facility Clearance, dated 10-19-95.
d. 48 CFR Section 952.204-70, Classification/Declassification, dated September
1997
e. E.O. 12977, Interagency Security Committee, dated 10-19-95.
f. Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Standard, August 2013/1st Edition, Risk
Management Process.
g. ISC, Design-Basis Threat Report. The Risk Management Process for Federal
Facilities: An Interagency Security Committee Standard. February 2016, 10th
Edition, 1st Revision.
h. DOE-STD-1192-2010, Vulnerability Assessment Standard, dated 03-03-10.
i. PDD 39, U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism, dated 06-21-95.
j. PPD-7, National Terrorism Advisory System, dated 01-26-11.
k. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
l. DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, dated 3-31-14, contractor requirements
document, dated 03-31-14.
m. PPD-21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, dated 02-12-13.
n. E.O. 13587, Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks
and the Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information, dated
October 7, 2011.
o. Presidential Memorandum, National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum
Standards for Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs, dated November 12,
2012.
p. DOE Order 470.5, Insider Threat Program, dated June 2, 2014.
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following security
planning activities are accomplished for the facilities and sites under their cognizance.
a. Perform planning activities that support the Department’s Strategic Plan, the
facility/site’s mission, forecasts of significant changes to facility/site operations,
and current and projected operational and fiscal constraints.
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b. Submit all contractor security plans for review and approval by DOE cognizant
security offices, establishing a Federally-approved authorization for site security
operations as well as the Federal acceptance of any residual risk involved in
operations under the requirements of the approved security plans.
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c. Maintain accurate and current approved security plans that continue to accurately
describe site/facility S&S procedures and requirements.
d. Conduct site operations in compliance with approved security plans.
e. Monitor progress on completion of implementation plans to ensure that approved
actions are completed within the approved time frames.
f. Conduct assessments of protection effectiveness at a level of detail and at a level
of rigor appropriate to the assets and security interests being protected and in
accordance with national standards and DOE directives, and maintain
documentation of such analyses in support of the security plan.
g. Provide assurances for safeguarding against loss, theft, diversion, unauthorized
access, misuse or sabotage of radioactive materials and radioactive sealed sources
that could adversely affect national security and the health and safety of
employees, the public, and the environment in accordance with all safety and
security requirements applicable to the contract, including the CRD to DOE O
470.3B, Design Basis Threat (DBT) order, the CRD to DOE O 231.1B, Admin
Chg 1, Environment, Safety and Health Reporting, and 10 CFR Part 835,
Occupational Radiation Protection, Subpart M and Appendix E.
h. Develop SECON response plans that can be immediately implemented when there
is a change in either the Department’s or a specific facility/site’s SECON status.
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CHAPTER I. SECURITY PLANS
1. GENERAL. All facilities and sites under DOE cognizance must have a security plan
which reflects the assets, security interests, approved S&S program implementation at
that location, and any residual risks associated with operation under the security plan.
a. DOE cognizant security offices, in consultation with contractor security offices,
will determine and define the facilities under their cognizance and how or if a
group of facilities will be consolidated into a site. This decision is made locally in
order to facilitate the security management at each location.
b. For those facilities which do not have security assets (e.g., classified information
or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring a facility security clearance (FCL) in
accordance with the Facility Clearance section of this directive), the security plan
must be developed to address the protection of employees and contractor
property.
c. For all U. S. Government owned or leased properties which do not have security
assets (e.g., classified information or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring an
FCL in accordance with the Facility Clearance section of this directive), but to
which DOE Federal employees are assigned, the standards set forth by the
Interagency Security Committee (ISC) under E.O. 12977, Interagency Security
Committee, must be used as the baseline for developing the security plan.
d. While the ISC standards do not apply to contractor owned or leased facilities in
which government employees are not routinely assigned, they should be used to
establish the basis for planning for the protection of employees and contractor
property at contractor facilities which do not have security assets (e.g., classified
information or matter, SNM, or other assets requiring an FCL in accordance with
the Facility Clearance section of this directive).
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e. Facilities with security interests which require an FCL but which do not fall under
the provisions of the CRD to DOE O 470.3B (Graded Security Protection [DBT]
Policy) must develop security plans which, in addition to the protection of
employees and property, address the protection of security interests at the location
and meet the requirements in national-level policy and DOE directives for the
protection of those interests. Non-possessing facilities must develop a security
plan in sufficient detail to address how the contractor will fulfill its
responsibilities (reporting requirements, management of employee clearances,
etc.) under the FCL.
f. Facilities with security interests to which DBT performance standards or other
requirements apply must develop security plans which comply with the
requirements in the DBT and in national-level policy and DOE directives for the
protection of any security interests not covered by the DBT performance
standards, and in addition to the protection of employees and property.
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2. SECURITY PLAN. The security plan is the approved method for conducting security
operations at a facility or site and therefore must reflect security operations at that facility
or site at all times. The plan must describe in detail, either in its content or in combination
with other explicitly referenced documents, all aspects of safeguards and security
operations occurring at the location and must include documentation of any deviations
from national or DOE requirements. At those locations where management has
determined that several facilities can be consolidated into a site, the site security plan
may consolidate or replace individual facility security plans in whole or in part, but must
establish a unified approach to conducting site operations. Security plans must be based
on in-depth analysis of considerations specific to the location and the assets and interests
to be protected.
3. ASSESSMENTS AND ANALYSES. Security plans must be supported by a sufficient
analytical basis to establish that protection requirements will be met if the plan is
completely and effectively executed. The analytical basis must include, as applicable,
qualitative and quantitative simulations, performance test results, and/or expert analysis
that reflect the complexity of facility/site operations and the consequences of loss or
unauthorized access or use of the security assets present.
When facility/site security assets include Category I (or credible rollup to Category I)
Special Nuclear Material (SNM), vulnerability assessments (VA), force-on-force system
performance tests, other applicable performance tests, and expert analysis must be used in
combination to establish the requirements for specific security measures and equipment,
the effectiveness of the proposed security posture, and the requirements for
improvements in the protection of Category I SNM documented in the approved security
plan(s). Documentation of all such assessment activities should be retained on file to
demonstrate how the security plan was developed and evaluated. However, these
analyses need not be included or specifically referenced in the approved plan.
4. SECURITY PLAN COMPONENTS. All security plans must include the following:
a. a listing and prioritization of the assets and security interests at the facility or site;
a description of how the protection program is managed; and a description of how
applicable national and DOE S&S requirements are met, including any deviations
from requirements; and
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b. as required, implementation plans for meeting changes in applicable national or
DOE policies or other changes (such as the addition or removal of security
interests) which may require an extended time frame to implement because of
financial or other resource considerations, including an implementation schedule
and planned contingency measures in case the requirements cannot be met as
scheduled. Implementation plans and contingency measures may be included in
the security plan by reference.
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5. REVIEWS AND UPDATES. Security plans must be reviewed as required to ensure that
the plans are current and reflect the actual operating conditions at the covered location.
Changes to approved security plans must be approved by the DOE cognizant security
office, and the Federal office may require more frequent reviews or may direct a
contractor to review the contractor’s plan at any time. Updates to security plans must be
made whenever any of the following conditions apply:
a. Changes in baseline security requirements in applicable national-level or DOE
policy;
b. Changes in facility operators/contractors;
c. Changes in assets or security interests;
d. Changes in facilities included in a site security plan;
e. Changes in the security posture of a facility or site;
f. Planned changes to the security program at the facility or site; or
g. Changes in operations at a facility or site that require modification to approved
security measures.
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CHAPTER II. SECURITY CONDITIONS
1. GENERAL. DOE security conditions (SECON) levels reflect a multitude of conditions
that may adversely impact Departmental and/or facility and site security. SECONs may
include terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental (fire, chemical,
radiological, etc.) and/or severe weather conditions. The day-to-day DOE security
readiness state is informed by the DHS’ NTAS. NTAS alerts are established based on the
analysis of a continuous and timely flow of integrated, all-source threat assessments and
reporting provided to Executive Branch decision-makers.
The SECON levels will be managed by a Senior SECON Decision Team, chaired by the
Deputy Secretary, with membership comprised of the Under Secretaries, the Associate
Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security, and the Director, Office
of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. This chapter details DOE requirements for
responding to changes in the Departmental SECON levels and NTAS alerts.
2. SECON DETERMINATION.
a. Departmental SECON Level. Department-wide SECON levels are established by
the Deputy Secretary of Energy in consultation with the SECON Decision Team.
Departmental SECON levels will be determined using existing threat,
environmental, Continuity of Government Readiness Condition (COGCON)
levels as specified in DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, NTAS bulletins and
alerts, and other program considerations for HQ and field activities, such as those
in DOE O 151.1D Comprehensive Emergency Management System. Changes in
the COGCON level 1 may require concurrent changes in the SECON level. Under
conditions other than COGCON 1, any member of the Senior SECON Decision
Team can activate the team by convening a meeting of the team by teleconference
or face-to-face to evaluate the threat and determine the appropriate SECON for
the Department or any component thereof.
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If the determination is made that the Departmental SECON level should change
notification will be made through the Emergency Operations Center.
b. Local SECON Levels. Local SECON levels may differ from the Departmental
SECON level and are established by site/facility management with the
concurrence of the cognizant Under Secretary or, in the case of DOE
Headquarters, the Chief Environment, Health, Safety, and Security Officer.
(1) Elevated. If the determination is made to elevate a site/facility SECON
level from the Departmental SECON, site/facility management must
immediately notify the cognizant Under Secretary and the DOE
Operations Center, Office of Emergency Operations of the changed
condition and keep the Operations Center informed of the status of the
facility and the SECON response plan implementation.
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(2) Lowered. If the determination is made to lower a site/facility SECON
level from the Departmental SECON, site/facility management must
notify the DOE Watch Office and the appropriate Under Secretary. When
approval has been obtained from the Deputy Secretary, on the
recommendation of the Senior SECON Decision Team, the local SECON
level may be lowered.
Table 1. Relationship of Notification System Levels
DOE SECON DHS NTAS COGCON Description of Threat
SECON 5 Normal Conditions COGCON 4 Low risk of terrorist activity/attack
SECON 4 Bulletin COGCON 3 Broad, non-specific threat
SECON 3 Alert – elevated COGCON 2 Credible threat information, general
timing, target / predictable threat
SECON 2 Alert – Imminent COGCON 1 Credible, specific threat, impending /
imminent
SECON 1
Conditions have occurred that may affect
a DOE facility/site or an attack has been
initiated on the facility/site
3. SECON LEVELS. DOE has five SECON levels with SECON 5 being the lowest level of
readiness and SECON 1 the highest. The correlation between DOE SECON levels, DHS
NTAS, and COGCON are described in Table 1. If a site/facility obtains approval from
the Deputy Secretary/Chairman to implement SECON level 4 or SECON level 5, status
updates are not required unless there are conditions that drives the SECON level up or
down.
The following are the SECON levels used by DOE to establish the current security
readiness state:
a. SECON 5, Low Condition. This condition is declared when there is a low risk of
terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe weather
conditions. SECON 5 exists when a minimal SECON concern exists but warrants
only a routine security posture.
b. SECON 4, Guarded Condition. This condition is declared when there is a general
risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe
weather conditions. SECON 4 applies when there is a broad, non-specific threat
of a possible event, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable. All
measures selected for use under SECON 4 must be capable of being maintained
indefinitely.
c. SECON 3, Elevated Condition. SECON 3 is declared when there is a significant
risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe
weather conditions. SECON 3 applies when an increased and more predictable
threat against DOE facilities exists. The measures used in SECON 3 must be
capable of being maintained for lengthy periods without causing undue hardship,
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affecting operational capability, or aggravating relations with the local
community.
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d. SECON 2, High Condition. SECON 2 is declared when there is a high risk of
terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe weather
conditions. This condition may apply when an incident occurs or intelligence is
received indicating that some form of action against DOE personnel and facilities
is imminent. Implementation of measures in this security condition for more than
a short period will probably create hardship and affect the routine activities of the
facility/site and its personnel.
e. SECON 1, Severe Condition. This condition reflects a severe risk of terrorist
activity, continuity conditions, environmental, and/or severe weather conditions.
SECON 1 applies in the immediate area where conditions have occurred that may
affect a DOE facility/site or when an attack is initiated on the facility/site.
Implementing SECON 1 will create hardship and affect the activities of the
location and its personnel. Normally, this condition will be declared as a localized
response.
4. SECON RESPONSE PLANNING. Contractor and Federal site security offices must
develop SECON response plans that can be immediately implemented when there is a
change in either the Department’s or a specific facility/site’s SECON status. The SECON
response plan must document the communication process implemented when a change in
SECON level (increase or decrease) has been approved. Each facility or site must identify
and document the specific measures that will most efficiently and effectively implement
the required increases in readiness at each SECON level. Protection measures listed in
Attachment 1 may be used to develop SECON response plans. SECON response plan
must be part of the approved site security plan.
5. PERFORMANCE TESTING. The SECON implementation process must be evaluated.
Sites must determine performance metrics that assure SECON protection measures can
be immediately implemented. Performance measures must be captured in the SECON
response plan and/or performance assurance plan.
6. PROTECTION MEASURES. The SECON response plan must include site-specific
protection measures such as those outlined in Attachment 1. Attachment 1 also includes
the NTAS levels associated with each SECON level.
When a new SECON level is implemented the SECON response plan should be reviewed
and updated as appropriate.
7. COORDINATION. It is essential the SECON response plan be coordinated with
protective force, emergency management, key operations managers, and other
stakeholders. Not every measure in every SECON level needs to be implemented. The
SECON response plan is a site dependent, event driven security response tool and should
be formulated to allow decision makers to use flexibility in their actions. The key is to
have a plan that can be used in conjunction with emergency management tools such as
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Continuity of Operations and COGCON plans or severe weather/catastrophic event
response plans.
8. REFERENCES.
a. DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, dated 08-11-
2016.
b. DOE O 150.1A, Continuity Programs, dated 3-31-2014.
c. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Terrorism Advisory System,
https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system .
d. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management,
National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan, August 2007.
https://www.fema.gov/guidance-directives
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https://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
https://www.fema.gov/guidance-directives
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ATTACHMENT 1. SECON SUGGESTED PROTECTION MEASURES
NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
Normal Conditions.
Low risk of terrorist
activity/attack.
SECON 5. Low condition.
1. Normal operations. No special actions need be taken.
2. Conduct security operations in accordance with approved security
plans.
3. Develop tools to communicate relevant information during each threat
condition to DOE personnel and operations.
4. Ensure DOE personnel receive training on NTAS site/facility-specific
protective measures.
5. Develop procedures and periodically train personnel to maintain
ability to respond to a hostage or duress situation.
6. Determine the potential the effect on the site/facility and evacuation
strategies from damage from nearby hazardous facilities, dams and
other nearby sites/facilities and modify procedures and equipment, as
necessary.
7. Assess site/facility for vulnerabilities and take measures to reduce
them.
Bulletin
Broader or more general
trends and current
developments regarding
threats of terrorism.
SECON 4. Guarded condition.
(A broad, non-specific threat of a possible event, the nature and extent of
which are unpredictable.)
8. Warn affected DOE personnel.
9. Security plans should be implemented appropriate to the SECON
level.
10. Normal operations can continue while security measures are adjusted
to address the anticipated threat.
11. Review contingency response procedures to include additional
strategies to address events involving an increased terrorist threat.
12. Review protective strategies, training, and deployment of responders
and security force personnel to strengthen response to protect against
a heightened threat of an attack.
13. Review emergency plan procedures for readiness and perform drills
to ensure DOE personnel are familiar with emergency plan duties.
14. Review the readiness and adequacy of systems and processes to
activate site emergency response orders, facilities, and equipment.
15. Review actions taken under “Elevated” and “High” Conditions and
consider the need to revise.
16. Review and consider enhancements to, integrated response plans with
local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies.
Alert – Elevated. Credible
terrorist threat, generally in
both timing and target.
SECON 3. Elevated Condition. Current SECON level. (There is an
increased and more predictable threat against DOE facilities.)
17. Brief site/facility management, as well as security personnel on the
changes to the threat environment.
18. Implement tools previously developed to warn affected DOE
personnel and operations.
19. Notify affected DOE personnel to terminate some or all mission
functions to allow the site or facility to respond to the threat.
20. Communicate change in threat condition to State representatives,
local law enforcement agencies (LLEAs), and public officials (as
appropriate) based on existing site procedures.
21. Security plans (COOP, security incident response plans, etc.) should
be implemented appropriate to the SECON level.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
22. Assess whether the threat requires further refinement of preplanned
protective measures.
23. Assess the need for additional patrols and security posts and
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implement, if warranted.
24. Assess the need to deploy armed responders and security personnel in
excess of those required by the approved security plan to strengthen
response to the heightened threat of attack. Increase security force
personnel, as necessary.
25. Verify the operation of communications with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, or other Federal agencies.
26. Review procedures for interface between security, operations, fire
protection and emergency preparedness in light of the current threat
and modify, as appropriate.
27. Establish communications with additional fire and emergency
medical services departments in the region based on current threat
information.
28. Verify communications between the site/facility and the LLEA in
accordance with contingency response strategies.
29. Initiate the integrated response strategy for offsite support, including
LLEA, State agencies, and Federal resources, as appropriate.
30. Verify physical protection system operability, to include backup
power supplies.
31. Coordinate additional security resources with local and State
agencies.
32. Increase defense-in-depth at access points through the addition of
movable barriers (e.g., parked vehicle, portable barriers, etc.).
33. Allow only vehicles on essential operational duties to enter security
areas.
34. Restrict access to the site/facility to essential personnel only.
35. Limit deliveries and hazardous material shipments and receipt.
Consider additional limits on access to hazardous material storage.
Consider additional limits on quantities of hazardous materials within
security areas.
36. Provide enhanced priority maintenance to activities related to fire-
protection and security-related items.
37. Escort all vehicles delivering hazardous materials while inside the
security area. Use armed security personnel, as appropriate.
38. Advise offsite fire and medical support to be prepared in the event of
a hostile-action causing personnel injury.
39. Limit access to site/facility website to those areas providing pertinent
situational information to DOE personnel. Ensure safeguards are in
place to protect against a cyber-attack.
40. Terminate all non-essential construction and maintenance activities.
41. Heighten awareness of members of site/facility emergency response
organization of advisory status and the potential need to respond.
42. Evaluate the current threat and consider shutting down site/facility
operations.
43. Secure buildings, rooms, and storage not in regular use.
44. Increase security inspection of packages.
45. Check all deliveries at mailrooms and shipping/receiving
departments.
46. Periodically test emergency communications with command
locations.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
47. Monitor visitors.
48. Curtail special events and visitors.
49. Increase surveillance of critical locations.
50. Review actions taken under “High” Condition and consider the need
to revise.
51. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to the
Senior SECON Decision Team through the DOE Emergency
Operations Center.
52. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
Alert – Imminent.
(Credible, specific and
impending terrorist threat.)
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SECON 2. High condition.
(A high risk of terrorist activity, continuity conditions, environmental,
and/or severe weather conditions.)
54. Suspend all Real ID Act 2005 non-compliant licenses and
identification that has secondary means of gaining entry until the
implementation of a lower SECON.
80. Warn affected DOE personnel and keep personnel informed.
81. Implement security plans appropriate to the SECON level.
82. Coordinate with appropriate Federal, State and local response
agencies to ascertain their ability to carry out rapid response of
available assets.
83. Maintain open communications with LLEA, State and Federal
agencies to coordinate offsite emergency response actions and
support. If the site/facility is completely evacuated, reestablish
communications, as soon as practical from offsite.
84. Activate and staff emergency response facilities with key members of
the emergency response organization.
85. Evacuate site/facility personnel, as appropriate. Ensure retention of
essential personnel.
86. Activate staffing plans to ensure safe operation of the site/facility
with minimum personnel necessary to enable effective response to an
event.
87. If the site/facility does not have an emergency operations facility
offsite, establish and staff an alternative or backup response facility at
an offsite location and staff with key members of the emergency
response organization.
88. Declare at least a notification of alert in accordance with emergency
plan.
89. Request offsite support, including LLEA, State agencies, and Federal
resources, as appropriate.
90. As far as practical, initiate shut down of site/facility systems
processing bulk quantities of hazardous materials and maintain the
site/facility in a stable configuration.
91. Stop all shipments of hazardous materials.
92. Inspect all incoming packages at a centralized receiving point.
93. Establish random security checkpoints.
94. Cancel special events.
95. Perform a search on all entering vehicles and conduct random exiting
vehicle searches.
96. Limit entry and exit to a single point.
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NTAS Levels SECON Suggested Protection Measures
97. Conduct frequent inspections of exterior of buildings and parking
areas for suspicious items and activity.
98. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to the
Senior SECON Decision Team through the Emergency Operations
Center.
99. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
SECON 1. Severe Condition. (Severe condition exists when a
malevolent act or terrorist incident occurs.)
100. Warn affected DOE personnel and keep personnel informed.
101. All shipments are stopped.
102. Implement security plans appropriate to the SECON level.
103. Coordinate as appropriate with Federal, State and local officials.
104. Record each action taken and decision reached. Report these to
the Senior SECON Decision Team through the DOE Emergency
Operations Center.
105. Conduct an after-action review to capture how the current security
and contingency response plans addressed the threat and adjust the
protective measures, as appropriate.
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CHAPTER III. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
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1. GENERAL. An acceptable level of performance must be established and maintained to
ensure that all elements of a facility/site protection program are workable and function as
designed and in accordance with the overall protection goals established by local
facility/site management. A performance assurance program must be developed which
identifies the essential elements of the protection program and establishes monitoring and
testing activities of sufficient rigor to ensure that the program elements are at all times
operational, functioning as intended, and interacting in such a way as to identify and
preclude the occurrence of adverse activity before security is irreversibly compromised.
The intent of the performance assurance program is not to duplicate monitoring and
testing activities conducted under ongoing quality assurance and safeguards and security
operations, but to include them in a comprehensive approach to assuring system
effectiveness. Implementation activities and schedules for performance assurance plans
must be included in the facility or site security plan.
2. APPLICABILITY. All facilities/sites (as defined in paragraphs 3.a and b., Section 1 of
this Attachment) with assets requiring a facility security clearance must conduct
performance assurance activities. These activities must be tailored to the assets at the
location and the elements which compose the total security system in place at the
location. At all locations, testing will include at a minimum the following:
a. operability tests to confirm, without any indication of effectiveness, that a system
element or total system is operating as expected;
b. effectiveness tests to provide assurance that essential elements of the system are
working as expected, separately or in coordination, to meet protection program
objectives.
3. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE PLANNING. Facilities and sites must implement and
maintain a program that ensures that essential elements used to protect DOE S&S
interests meet established requirements for reliability, operability, readiness, and
performance prior to and during operational use. The assurance plan must:
a. encompass all S&S topical areas relating to Program Management Operations,
Physical Protection, Protective Force, Information Security, Personnel Security,
and Materials Control and Accountability which are relevant to protection of
assets at the facility/site;
b. identify the essential elements relevant to protection of assets at the facility/site;
c. describe how essential elements relevant to the protection of assets were
determined;
d. describe how each essential element and the facility/site security program as a
whole will be tested, including type of test, evaluation criteria (test objectives and
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performance criteria that define both success and failure), frequency, and number
of tests;
e. establish the testing schedule for essential elements and whether any testing
requirements established in other applicable DOE directives are to be integrated
with this schedule;
f. describe the process for managing, tracking, and integrating results and
addressing any deficiencies identified during the tests;
g. describe actions that must be initiated in the event of a failure of any essential
element or the program as a whole.
4. TEST SCHEDULES.
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a. Essential elements must be periodically tested to verify their continued
functionality, operability, effectiveness and/or performance. Testing frequency
may be based as applicable on manufacturer’s recommendations, consensus
standards, facility/site-specific conditions and operational needs, or other criteria
that will ensure program effectiveness. Testing of elements which are not prone to
failure and which are not subject to compromise without noticeable tampering,
such as walls and fences, is not required as long as it can be documented that
tampering with such elements would be detected in time to prevent compromise
of overall protection.
5. RESULTS ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION. Each test must be documented in a
test report which includes a narrative description of the testing activity and an analysis of
test results. Issues requiring corrective action must be documented and tracked until
resolved. When unsatisfactory results of a test indicate that national security and/or the
health and safety of facility/site employees or the public is jeopardized, immediate
compensatory measures must be taken until the issue is resolved, and normal reporting
procedures must be followed.
6. SYSTEM DEGRADATION. When an essential element is under repair or is in an
inoperative or ineffective state, the overall S&S program must be considered to be in a
degraded mode until testing confirms that all applicable elements have returned to full
operability. The facility or site must implement compensatory measures during such
degraded modes adequate to ensure that protection of assets is maintained.
7. REVIEWS AND UPDATES. Performance assurance plans must be reviewed and
updated when essential elements are affected due to:
a. changes in facility/site mission, programmatic activities, or S&S interests and/or
assets;
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b. changes in the operation or physical configuration of a facility or site, such as a
building addition; new work processes or systems; construction of fences, roads,
buildings, etc.; demolition of buildings; or reconfigurations of fences, roads, etc.;
c. completion of S&S upgrades or downgrades;
d. changes in protection strategy, risk or vulnerability analysis, protective force
deployment, or other significant revisions to the applicable security plan;
e. changes in S&S policies, including DOE Order 470.3B, Design Basis Threat
(DBT) Order.
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SECTION 2. SURVEY, REVIEW AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
1. OBJECTIVE.
a. Provide assurance to the Secretary, Departmental Elements, and other government
agencies that safeguards and security (S&S) interests and activities are protected
at the required levels.
b. Provide DOE Federal and contractor line management with the information
necessary to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of resources,
acceptance of risk, and mitigation of S&S vulnerabilities.
2. PURPOSE. Surveys, self-assessments, and review programs are conducted to ensure that
S&S systems and processes at facilities/sites are operating in compliance with
Departmental and national-level policies, requirements, and standards for the protection
of security assets and interests. These programs provide the means for timely
identification and correction of deficiencies and noncompliant conditions to prevent
adverse events, and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented to
address identified deficiencies.
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3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Safeguards and Security Survey. An integrated performance and compliance
based evaluation of all applicable topics to determine the overall status of the
S&S program at a facility or site and ensure that safeguards and security systems
and processes at the location are operating in compliance with Departmental and
national-level policies, requirements, and standards. Surveys are conducted or
supervised by Federal security personnel.
b. Initial Survey. A comprehensive review of the security status at a facility which is
a candidate for a facility clearance (FCL), conducted to determine whether the
facility in question meets established standards for the protection of the security
interests and activities to be covered by the FCL.
c. Periodic Survey. A survey conducted for all cleared facilities in accordance with
established schedules and covering all applicable topics to meet the objectives of
the S&S survey.
d. Termination Survey. A survey of a cleared facility conducted to verify the
termination of Departmental activities and the appropriate disposition of S&S
interests at that facility. The termination survey confirms that all S&S activities
have been terminated or awarded to another contractor, that access authorizations
have been properly terminated or dispositioned, and that no DOE property,
classified information or matter, and nuclear and other hazardous material
presenting a potential radiological or toxicological sabotage threat remains.
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e. Self-Assessment. An internal integrated evaluation of all applicable S&S topical
areas at a contractor facility or site, conducted by contractor security personnel at
intervals consistent with risk management principles, to determine the overall
status of the S&S program at that location and verify that S&S objectives are met.
The DOE cognizant security office may direct a specific self-assessment interval
and may direct that self-assessment reports be provided to DOE.
f. Finding. A factual statement of identified issues and deficiencies (failure to meet
a documented legal, regulatory, performance, compliance, or other applicable
requirement) in the safeguards and security program at a facility, resulting from
an inspection, survey, self-assessment, or any other S&S review activity.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
b. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
c. DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation, dated December 1985.
d. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
e. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.)
f. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data
g. 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for
Classified Information Security Violations.
h. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information
i. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation
j. DOE P 226.1B, Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated 4-25-11.
k. DOE O 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated
4-25-11, contractor requirements document, dated 4-25-11.
l. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, contractor
requirements document, dated 12-10-04.
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5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following activities
related to program reviews and self-assessments are conducted at facilities and sites
under their cognizance, and for ensuring that assistance and data are provided as directed
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to Federal security personnel during survey activities. Procedures applicable to these
activities must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Review security programs on a continuing basis.
b. Conduct formal self-assessments at intervals consistent with DOE direction and
risk management principles.
c. Prepare and submit to the DOE cognizant security office formal reports of self-
assessments and related findings and corrective actions.
d. Evaluate all S&S topics relating to Program Management Operations, Physical
Protection, Protective Force, Information Security, Personnel Security, and
Materials Control and Accountability that are applicable at the facility or site
through the self-assessments.
e. Provide management support for all self-assessment activities both in execution
and in remedy.
f. Implement corrective actions for issues identified in self-assessments and surveys
in a timely and effective manner, and validate the effectiveness of corrective
actions to prevent recurrence of the issues.
g. Cooperate with survey activities conducted by the DOE cognizant security office
or other Federal authorities.
6. SURVEYS. Surveys are conducted to confirm that a Federal or contractor facility meets
all security requirements appropriate to the activities conducted at that facility, to inform
Federal line management of the effectiveness of the facility security program, to identify
any issues or concerns with the security program so that these can be addressed and
corrected, and to allow both contractor and Federal managers to manage risk in an
informed and rational manner. The DOE cognizant security office will determine the
frequency of surveys, which may be increased or decreased consistent with risk
management principles. Surveys will be conducted not more often than once every 12
months unless special circumstances exist.
7. SELF-ASSESSMENTS. All contractors holding FCLs are required to review their
security programs on a continuing basis, and must also conduct formal self-assessments
at intervals consistent with risk management principles and/or as directed by the DOE
cognizant security office.
a. Self-assessments must have sufficient scope, depth, and frequency to ensure that
at any point the facility is in compliance with all security requirements
appropriate to the activities, information, and conditions at the location.
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b. Contractor management is responsible for providing full support to the self-
assessment program and for addressing any deficiencies identified through the
program in a timely and effective manner.
c. Contractors must prepare a formal report describing each self-assessment and its
findings, with the resolution of issues found, and provide it to the DOE cognizant
security office.
8. FINDINGS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.
a. All open S&S findings from previous assessments must be reviewed during self-
assessments to validate the status of the corrective action and to evaluate the
impact on the current operation of the facility’s S&S program.
b. Findings from all self-assessments must be documented in the associated report.
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c. Corrective action plans must be developed for all open self-assessment and survey
findings. For all identified findings, corrective actions must be implemented in a
timely and effective manner.
d. Self-assessment findings are not required to be entered into SSIMS; however,
SSIMS or a local system must be used to track these deficiencies and associated
corrective actions until closed.
e. Trending analyses of deficiencies must be conducted to determine if systemic and
systematic causal factors underlie multiple self-assessment findings and, if so, the
associated corrective action plans must address these causal factors.
9. DOCUMENTATION. Reports of self-assessments must be maintained in accordance
with DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18, paragraphs 9 and 10.
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ATTACHMENT 3. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT SAFEGUARDS
AND SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
This Attachment provides information and/or requirements applicable to contracts in which the
CRD (Attachment 1 to DOE O 470.4B) is inserted.
This attachment establishes the DOE requirements for conducting management activities
connected with the operation of cleared facilities within the DOE complex. Section 1 addresses
obtaining a facility clearance and establishing the safeguards and security activities connected
with that facility. Section 2 covers the foreign ownership, control, or influence determinations
which are necessary to establish and maintain a facility clearance. Section 3 covers security
awareness activities, including required personnel briefings. Section 4 addresses the handling of
classified visits to and from DOE facilities, including foreign classified visits. Section 5 deals
with safeguards and security training to be provided for employees at cleared facilities. Section 6
covers restrictions imposed on the transfer of security funded technologies outside the United
States.
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SECTION 1. FACILITY CLEARANCES AND REGISTRATION OF
SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY ACTIVITIES
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure that DOE, DOE contractor, and other (Federal) government
agency (OGA) facilities and their contractors engaged in DOE activities are eligible for
access to and meet the requirements to possess and secure classified information or
matter or special nuclear material (SNM), and as applicable to protect other assets and
conduct other security activities on behalf of DOE.
2. PURPOSE. The FCL program regulates Department of Energy (DOE) approval of a
Federal or contractor facility’s eligibility to access, receive, generate, reproduce, store,
transmit, or destroy classified information or matter, special nuclear material (SNM),
other hazardous material presenting a potential radiological, chemical, or biological
sabotage threat, and/or DOE property of significant monetary value, exclusive of
facilities and land values (hereinafter referred to as security assets and activities). The
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) serves as a national
standard to establish the baseline requirements for contractor facility clearances when
contractors are engaged in activities requiring the protection of national security
information classified at the Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret level. The NISPOM
requirements are incorporated in this directive, supplemented with requirements for the
protection of DOE-specific assets, Restricted Data, SNM, and other security activities not
covered by the NISPOM.
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3. FACILITY DEFINITION. For purposes of granting and registering a facility clearance
code under this program, an entity (contractor or Federal) and its classified or high value
security activities will be registered with one facility clearance code if the following
criteria are met:
a. A centrally directed security program is maintained that covers all security
activities (i.e., under the same name, single mailing address, single security plan
applicable at all locations, and all security matters under single management
control).
b. The distance between the security activities is such that the contractor or Federal
entity is able to maintain daily supervision of its operations, including day-to-day
observations of the security program.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. E.O. 13549, Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local,
Tribal, and Private Sector Entities, dated 8-18-10.
c. 42 U.S.C. Sections 2011 through 2296, Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
d. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information.
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e. 32 CFR Part 2004, National Industrial Security Program.
f. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data.
g. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification.
h. DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation.
i. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM).
j. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.)
k. DTM issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, available at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/. (Note: DTMs, which may be
issued periodically on a variety of topics, do not automatically impose
requirements on DOE, but may contains useful information applicable to existing
NISP programs.)
l. 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a
foreign government: prohibition.
m. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation.
n. DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, dated 10-3-14, contractor
requirements document.
o. 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for
Classified Information Security Violations.
p. DOE O 142.3B: Unclassified Foreign National Access Program, dated January
15, 2021
q. DOE O 483.1B: DOE Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, dated
December 20, 2016
r. DOE P 485.1A: Foreign Engagements with DOE National Laboratories, dated
December 13, 2019
s. DOE O 486.1A: Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, dated
September 4, 2020
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following activities
are accomplished for the facility clearance program at facilities and sites under their
cognizance. Procedures applicable to the FCL program must be documented in facility or
site security plans.
https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/
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a. Establish and maintain facility clearance activities in accordance with the
requirements contained in this directive and in national policies.
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b. In all FCL activities, provide complete information to enable the DOE cognizant
security office and/or other DOE Federal authorities to ascertain the attendant risk
and whether classified information and other security assets are adequately
protected, including but not limited to accurate and complete submissions of DOE
F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) and DOE F 470.2,
Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR), for entry into the Safeguards and
Security Information Management System (SSIMS).
c. Ensure that any change that might affect the validity of the FCL is reported to the
DOE cognizant security office.
d. When a subcontract is established for work involving security clearances,
classified information or matter, or nuclear and other hazardous material
presenting a potential radiological, chemical or biological sabotage threat, submit
a request for a subcontractor FCL and the associated DOE F 470.2, Facility Data
and Approval Record (FDAR), to the DOE cognizant security office.
e. Ensure that DOE F 470.2, FDAR, and other information pertaining to
subcontracts is accurately and currently maintained.
f. Immediately and accurately comply with all reporting requirements related to the
FCL.
g. Ensure that when a limited facility clearance has been granted, strict access
restrictions are imposed to limit access to the scope of the contract; provide
written documentation to the DOE cognizant security office stating the
restrictions to be imposed and how they will be enforced.
h. Report all changes in the organization’s key management personnel (KMP) as
they occur and process access authorizations for new KMP immediately.
i. Ensure that exclusion actions for KMP who will not be cleared are made a matter
of record by the organization’s executive body, and provide a copy of the
resolution to the DOE cognizant security office.
j. Establish internal procedures to ensure that cleared employees are aware of their
responsibilities for reporting pertinent information to the FSO, appropriate DOE
authorities (including counterintelligence), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or
other Federal authorities as required by DOE directives, the terms of the classified
contract, and U.S. law.
k. Cooperate with DOE and other Federal authorities during official inspections,
investigations concerning the protection of classified information and DOE
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security interests, and during personnel security investigations of present or
former employees and others.
l. Upon receiving notification from DOE that an FCL is suspended, take immediate
action to implement instructions contained in the notification package for securing
classified matter and/or special nuclear material at an approved cleared facility
pending restoration of the FCL.
m. Upon termination of the FCL, ensure that all security clearances (access
authorizations) connected to the facility clearance are terminated and all DOE
property, classified information, and/or nuclear and other hazardous material
presenting a potential radiological, chemical or biological sabotage threat is
appropriately reallocated, disposed of, destroyed, or returned to an appropriate
DOE or cleared DOE contractor organization; and that an appropriate certification
of the actions taken in connection with the termination is furnished to the DOE
cognizant security office.
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n. Maintain all records pertaining to the FCL, including original records as
designated by the DOE cognizant security office, for the duration of the FCL.
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CHAPTER I. FACILITY CLEARANCE PROGRAM
1. GENERAL.
a. An industrial, educational, commercial, or other contractor entity will require an
FCL if the terms of a contract awarded under 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of
Energy Acquisition Regulation, include the security assets and/or activities
described in paragraph 2 of Section 1 above. A contractor requiring an FCL must
be sponsored by:
(1) a Government Contracting Activity (GCA) (i.e., a contracting officer); or
(2) a cleared contractor acting as the prime contractor for an uncleared
subcontractor. A contractor cannot sponsor itself for an FCL.
b. In accordance with the DEAR, section 952.204-2(l), FCLs are required for
subcontractors requiring personnel security clearances. The prime contractor is
responsible for implementation of the provisions of the NISPOM, Chapter 7,
Subcontracting, and all DOE security requirements for their subcontractors and
for termination of the subcontracts upon completion of activities. Prime
contractors must ensure that all subcontracts are terminated if the prime contract
is terminated, or for management and operations subcontracts, transferred to the
cognizance of the new management and operations contractor as appropriate.
c. All company officials who occupy positions which have the authority to affect the
organization’s policies or practices in security activities conducted under the
contract, as determined by the DOE cognizant security office, must be designated
as Key Management Personnel (KMP). As a minimum, KMP must include the
senior management official responsible for all aspects of contract performance
and the designated facility security officer (FSO). KMP must possess final active
security clearances in order for a contractor to be eligible for a final FCL
involving classified information or matter, or special nuclear material (SNM).
Interim security clearances may be granted to KMP once their background
investigations are in process and appropriate additional checks as required in
DOE O 472.2, Personnel Security, change 1 (or successor directive), have been
conducted. Until all investigative requirements have been completed and final
security clearances have been granted to the designated KMP, only an interim
facility clearance can be granted.
d. In accordance with the DEAR clause, section 952.204-73(e), a contractor that will
not possess or handle classified information or matter, or SNM at the contractor’s
place of business, but will require DOE personnel security clearances for the
contractor’s employees to perform work at other cleared facilities, must be
processed for an FCL as a non-possessing facility. Employees of a non-possessing
contractor must adhere to the security plans of the facilities where they are
afforded access to classified information or matter, or SNM.
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e. A self-employed individual not doing business as a company, or a consultant who
will not retain classified information or matter at his/her place of business, does
not require an FCL, provided the individual or consultant is the sole employee
requiring a security clearance. For security administration activities, to include
processing for a personnel security clearance, the individual will be considered an
employee of the possessing facility where he/she is afforded access to classified
information or matter. These individuals are required to complete the same
security awareness briefings and requirements as other cleared employees. A self-
employed individual or consultant who will retain classified information or matter
at their place of business must be processed for and granted an FCL that applies to
the premises where the individual or consultant will store, handle, or process
classified information or matter.
f. For Multiple Facility Organizations (MFOs), the home office facility must have
an FCL at the same, or higher, level as that of any cleared facility within the
MFO.
g. In a corporate tier parent-subsidiary relationship, the parent and each of its
subsidiaries are separate legal entities and must be processed separately for an
FCL. Because the parent controls the subsidiary, the general rule in the U.S.
Government is that the parent must have an FCL at the same or higher level as
that of the subsidiary. However, DOE will determine the necessity for the parent
to be cleared or excluded from access, and will advise the companies as to what
action is necessary for processing the FCL. When a parent or its cleared
subsidiaries are collocated, a formal written agreement to use common security
services may be executed by the two firms, subject to DOE approval.
h. A contractor granted an FCL by another government agency (OGA) may be
granted a DOE FCL for receiving, processing, using, or storing classified
information or matter under a DOE contract at the same clearance level, based on
reciprocity.
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. A contractor or prospective contractor must meet the
following eligibility requirements prior to being processed for an FCL:
a. be selected to perform tasks under a contract containing the DEAR security
clauses found at 48 CFR Part 952;
b. be organized under the laws of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or
Puerto Rico and must be located in the United States or a U.S. territorial area or
possession;
c. have a reputation for integrity and lawful conduct in its business dealings;
d. not have been barred from participating in U.S. Government contracts (this
includes key management personnel on the contract); and
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e. not be under foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) to a degree that the
granting or continuation of the FCL would be inconsistent with the national
interest.
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CHAPTER II. IMPORTANCE RATINGS
1. FACILITY IMPORTANCE RATINGS. Importance ratings are used to establish a risk-
based system for identifying the level of protection applicable to security assets and
activities of facilities. Each facility granted an FCL must be assigned an importance
rating. Contractors may recommend a facility rating based upon activities conducted; a
final determination of the rating for each facility will be made by the DOE cognizant
security office. Each facility’s assigned importance rating must be recorded on DOE F
470.2, Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR). Importance rating criteria are as
follows.
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a. “A” Importance Ratings. An “A” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) engaged in administrative activities considered essential to the direction
and continuity of the overall DOE nuclear weapons program, as
determined by the Program Secretarial Office or for NNSA, the Office of
the Administrator;
(2) authorized to possess Top Secret (TS) Restricted Data (RD) or Formerly
Restricted Data (FRD), or TS national security information, or possess
SAP matter, or designated as Field Intelligence Elements;
(3) authorized to possess Category I quantities of SNM (including facilities
with credible roll-up quantities of SNM to a Category I quantity); or
(4) critical infrastructure programs determined to be essential by DOE line
management.
b. “B” Importance Ratings. A “B” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) engaged in activities other than those categorized as “A” and authorized to
possess Secret (S) Restricted Data (RD) and/or weapon data matter;
(2) authorized to possess Category II quantities of SNM; or
(3) authorized to possess certain categories of biological agents.
c. “C” Importance Ratings. A “C” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) authorized to possess Categories III and IV quantities of SNM or other
nuclear materials requiring safeguards controls or special accounting
procedures; or
(2) authorized to possess classified information or matter other than the type
categorized for “A” and “B” facilities.
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d. “D” Importance Ratings. A “D” importance rating must be assigned to those
facilities that provide common carrier, commercial carrier, or mail service and are
not authorized to store classified information or matter, or nuclear material during
nonworking hours. (Carriers who store classified information or matter, or nuclear
material must be assigned an “A,” “B,” or “C” importance rating).
e. “E” (Excluded Parent) Importance Ratings. An “E” importance rating must be
assigned to a corporate tier parent of a contractor organization when the parent
has been barred from participation in the activities related to a contract with DOE.
f. “PP” (Property Protection) Importance Ratings. A “PP” importance rating must
be assigned to those facilities that meet any of the following criteria:
(1) Government property of a significant monetary value (suggested threshold
of $5 million);
(2) nuclear materials requiring safeguards controls or special accounting
procedures other than those categorized as types “A,” “B,” or “C”;
(3) responsibility for DOE program continuity;
(4) national security considerations; or
(5) responsibilities for protection of the health and safety of the public and
employees.
g. “NP” (Non-Possessing) Importance Ratings. An “NP” rating must be assigned to
those facilities whose staff have authorized access to classified information or
matter, or SNM at other approved locations, but which do not themselves possess
any classified information or matter, or SNM, or meet any of the other criteria
listed for the other ratings above.
2. UPGRADING AND DOWNGRADING A FACILITY’S ASSIGNED IMPORTANCE
RATING. As security activities are added or changed, the importance rating of the
approved facility may change (i.e., it may be either upgraded or downgraded). Upgrading
or downgrading a facility importance rating may also require transfer of the DOE
cognizant security office functions. Changes to the facility importance rating must be
registered in SSIMS by the submission of DOE F 470.2, Facility Data and Approval
Record (FDAR).
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CHAPTER III. FACILITY CLEARANCE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1. ISSUANCE OF FCLs. All eligibility requirements listed below must be satisfied prior to
the issuance of an FCL. The DOE Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) prohibits the award of
a classified contract until an FCL has been granted and issued. When an existing
unclassified contract is modified to require classified work, the contract modification
cannot take effect until an FCL is issued and the appropriate DEAR security clause is
inserted in the contract.
2. CONTRACTOR FACILITIES. In accordance with the provisions of the DEAR ,
approval of a contractor final facility clearance must be based on the following items:
a. A favorable foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) determination based
upon all information available to the DOE cognizant security office including
information on the Standard Form (SF) 328 and any required supporting
documentation;
b. A contract or proposed contract containing the appropriate security clauses found
in the DEAR;
c. Approved safeguards and security plans, developed in accordance with
Attachment 2 of this CRD, which describe protective measures appropriate to the
activities being performed at the facility;
d. If access to nuclear material is involved, an established Reporting Identification
Symbol code for the Nuclear Materials Management and Safeguards Reporting
System (NMMSS);
e. A comprehensive survey conducted no more than 6 months before the facility
clearance approval date, with a composite facility rating of satisfactory, if the
facility will possess classified information or special nuclear material at its
location, or if the facility has an importance rating of PP;
f. Appointment of a Facility Security Officer(FSO), who must possess or be in the
process of obtaining an access authorization (security clearance) equivalent to the
level of the facility clearance (NOTE: only an interim FCL can be granted until
the FSO’s access authorization is finalized);
g. If applicable, appointment of a Materials Control and Accountability
Representative; and
h. Access authorizations for key management personnel (KMP) who will be
determined on a case-by-case basis and must possess or be in the process of
obtaining final access authorizations equivalent to the level of the facility
clearance (NOTE: until the required KMP access authorizations are finalized,
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only an interim FCL can be granted. In support of an interim FCL, KMP who do
not possess clearances must be granted interim access authorizations.)
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CHAPTER IV. INTERIM AND LIMITED FCLS
1. INTERIM FCL. Interim FCLs are granted on a temporary basis, pending completion of
full investigative and approval requirements, including but not limited to the completion
of background investigations for final access authorizations for those individuals required
to be cleared in connection with the FCL, such as key management personnel (KMP).
Interim FCLs may be granted only to avoid unacceptable delays in pre-contract
negotiation or in performance on a contract, and will be granted only after DOE has made
a FOCI determination and granted interim access authorizations to KMP and other
facility personnel requiring immediate access to classified information or matter. Interim
facility clearances are granted solely at the discretion of DOE. Foreign owned or
controlled companies and those with non-U.S. citizens as KMP are not eligible for
interim FCLs.
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2. LIMITED FCL. The United States has entered into agreements with certain foreign
governments which establish arrangements whereby a foreign-owned U.S. company may
be considered eligible for an FCL without any additional FOCI negation or mitigation
instrument. To ensure that release of information or access to SNM is in accordance with
the U.S. National Disclosure Policy, a limited FCL must be restricted to one security
activity involving classified information or SNM. Award of another security activity to
the same facility involving such information requires separate FCL registration, under
another limited FCL or under an FCL without restrictions, if appropriate. Issuance of a
limited FCL requires that strict access restrictions must be imposed to limit access to the
scope of the contract. The clearance and exclusion requirements for KMP apply to all
FCLs, including a limited FCL. Limited FCLs are granted solely at the discretion of DOE
upon satisfaction of all criteria and requirements.
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CHAPTER V. PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES AND EXCLUSION
PROCEDURES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACTOR FCLS
1. SECURITY CLEARANCES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FCL. Certain
officials [typically the owners, officers, directors, partners, regents, trustees, and/or
executive personnel (KMP)] with the ability to affect the organization’s policies or
practices in security activities conducted under the contract must be cleared to the level of
the FCL or formally excluded from access as appropriate. For multiple facility
organizations, each subordinate cleared facility’s KMP must also be cleared or excluded.
Changes in an organization’s KMP must be reported as they occur and access
authorizations must be processed for new KMP immediately.
2. EXCLUSION PROCEDURES. When officials are to be excluded from or cleared at a
level not commensurate with the FCL, compliance with one or both of the exclusion
actions listed below is mandatory before issuance of an FCL. Exclusion actions must be
made a matter of record by the organization’s executive body. A copy of the resolution
must be provided to the DOE cognizant security office.
a. When formal exclusion action is required, the organization’s governing body
must affirm that specific KMP (designated by name) will not require, will not
have, and can be effectively excluded from access to all classified information or
matter, or nuclear or other hazardous material presenting a potential radiological,
chemical, or biological sabotage threat, which is entrusted to or held by the
organization; and do not occupy positions that would enable them to adversely
affect the organization’s policies or practices in the performance of classified
contracts.
b. When officials are to be cleared at a level below that of the FCL, the
organization’s governing body must affirm that such KMP (designated by name)
will not require, will not have, and can be effectively denied access to higher-
level classified information (specified by level) and do not occupy positions that
would enable them to adversely affect the organization’s policies or practices in
the performance of higher-level classified contracts.
3. SECURITY CLEARANCES CONCURRENT WITH THE FCL. Contractors may
designate employees who require access to classified information or matter during the
negotiation of a contract or the preparation of a bid or quotation pertaining to a prime
contract or a subcontract to be processed for security clearances concurrent with the FCL.
The granting of an FCL is not dependent on the security clearance of such employees.
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CHAPTER VI. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL. Contractors are required to report certain events that have an impact on the
status of the facility clearance. The reporting requirements stated here pertain specifically
to the FCL; additional requirements related to FOCI issues, personnel security concerns,
and other security matters are also reportable and can be found in the directives
applicable to those programs.
2. UPDATES. Contractors holding an FCL must submit written reports of changed
conditions and anticipated changes affecting the FCL.
a. Significant changes. When changes have occurred in the extent and nature of
FOCI that affect the information in a contractor’s most recent FOCI submission,
the contractor must provide written notification and supporting documentation
relevant to the changes to the DOE cognizant security office. Significant changes
include but are not limited to the following circumstances:
(1) all circumstances that would change any answer on the SF 328 from “No”
to “Yes,” which must be reported by submitting a changed condition
SF 328;
(2) a previously reported threshold or factor that was favorably adjudicated by
the DOE cognizant security office has increased to a level requiring a
determination by the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
or, for NNSA, the Office of Defense Nuclear Security;
(3) when a foreign interest owns five percent or more of a U.S. business
organization (Questions 1a and 1b, SF 328), a five percent or greater
increase in the beneficial ownership of a class of equity securities of the
business organization, or a five percent increase in the beneficial
ownership of the business itself, as determined by voting or investment
rights, by one or more foreign interests and/or any U.S. person effectively
controlled by a foreign interest;
(4) when a U.S. business organization owns ten percent or more of a foreign
interest (Question 2, SF 328), any increase equivalent to ten percent or
more of the tangible net worth of the business organization;
(5) when a U.S. business organization has non-U.S. citizen Key Management
Personnel (KMP) (Question 3, SF 328), appointment of any additional
non-U.S. citizen to a position required to be cleared in connection with the
facility clearance or to any position identified in the articles of
incorporation, by-laws, articles of organization, or equivalent governance
documentation or charter for the business organization;
(6) when a Foreign Person has the power to control selection or tenure of
KMPs/other decisions (Question 4, SF 328), any change in such
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power/authority except amendments or waivers to governance
documentation either to correct manifest error or which are of a formal,
minor, or technical nature and do not change materially any person’s
rights or obligations;
(7) when there are contracts, agreements, understandings, or arrangements
with foreign person(s) (Question 5, SF 328), any change expected to result
in annual payments to or from an entity where the payments exceed
twenty percent of the U.S. business organization’s annual gross revenues;
(8) when there is indebtedness, liabilities, or obligations to foreign persons
(Question 6, SF 328), there is a changed condition reportable on the SF
328 whenever there is:
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(a) any new indebtedness to foreign persons which results in a liability
exceeding ten percent of the tangible net worth of the business
organization or includes an instrument creating a mortgage, deed
of trust, pledge, lien, security interest or other charge or
encumbrance against (A) any of its property, assets or leasehold
interests exceeding ten percent of the business organizations
tangible net worth or (B) pledges five percent or more of the voting
securities of the business organization as collateral, or
(b) any other new foreign indebtedness where the business
organization permits to exist a leverage ratio exceeding two to one
(2:1) based on the business organization’s indebtedness to its
tangible net worth and calculated on the basis of information set
forth in its financial statement;
(9) when the business organization derives five percent or more of total
revenues/net income from a single foreign person (Question 7a, SF 318),
with respect to the business organization and that single foreign person,
any change expected to result in annual payments to or from the business
organization where the payments exceed an additional ten percent of the
business organization’s gross revenues;
(10) when the business organization derives thirty percent or more of total
revenues/net income from foreign persons (Question 7b, SF 328), with
respect to the business organization and any foreign persons, any change
expected to result in annual payments to or from the business organization
where the payments exceed an additional twenty percent of the business
organization’s annual gross revenue;
(11) when there are ten percent or more voting securities held in a method
which does not identify the beneficial owner (Question 8, SF 328), any
change of five percent or more in the total number of shares held in
“nominee” shares, in “street names” or in some other method which does
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not identify the beneficial owner or any amendment to the bylaws of the
business organization or its parent related specifically to voting rights of
such nominee holders and any requirement regarding notice of any matter
to be presented by a nominee stockholder at a shareholders meeting
including any amendment affecting the voting and notice rights and
obligations of nominee holders and associated persons who fail to make
timely disclosures required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission such as Schedule 13D;
(12) when there are KMP(s) holding positions or serving as consultants for
foreign person(s) (Question 9, SF 328), any new position held by persons
required to be cleared in connection with the facility clearance (excludes
positions where the KMP is appointed by the U.S. parent business
organization to a seat on the board or similar governing body of a foreign
subsidiary, provided that the business organization promptly gives the
DOE cognizant security office notice of such appointment;
(13) when there are any other factors of foreign person control or influence
(Question 10, SF 328), each change qualifying as an affirmative answer to
this question on the SF 328 and each change having a material effect on
the ownership, control or influence of the business, operations, prospects,
condition (financial or otherwise), or property of the business organization
such that the security measures contemplated by an agreement with DOE
to mitigate FOCI would not reasonably be expected to remove the
possibility of unauthorized access to or adverse effect on the performance
of classified contracts;
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(14) a previously reported foreign ownership threshold or factor that was
favorably adjudicated has increased to the extent that a FOCI mitigation
method (if none previously existed) or a different FOCI mitigation method
is required;
(15) any changes in ownership or control, including stock transfers that affect
control of the company. Notice of changes includes ownership or control
events that are required to be reported to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), the Federal Trade Commission, or the Department of
Justice (DOJ).
b. Anticipated changes. Anticipated changes are events that arise when the
contractor or any of its tier parents enters into formal negotiations toward
agreement, when the parties enter into a written memorandum of understanding
(MOU), or in the case of financing agreements, when written application for
financing is made. The contractor must provide the DOE cognizant security office
with written notification of anticipated actions, including but not limited to the
following:
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(1) an action to terminate business or operations of the contractor or any of its
parents for any reason, including but not limited to entering into any
transaction of merger, consolidation, or amalgamation with another
company; conveying, selling, leasing, transferring, or otherwise disposing
of all or a substantial part of company business or assets; and/or making
any material change that could have an adverse effect on the contractor
organization’s ability to perform its contractual obligations for DOE or
other contractors of DOE;
(2) legal actions taken to initiate bankruptcy proceedings involving the
contractor organization or any of its tier parents;
(3) imminent adjudication of or reorganization resulting from bankruptcy
actions involving the contractor organization or any of its tier parents;
(4) entry by the contractor or its tier parents into negotiations with non-U.S.
citizens that may reasonably be expected to require amendment of the SF
328, including but not limited to negotiations for the sale of securities to a
non-U.S. citizen or citizens.
3. OTHER REPORTABLE CHANGES.
a. Any change of operating name or address of the company or any of its cleared
locations.
b. Any changes to information previously submitted for KMP, including, if
appropriate, the names of the individuals they are replacing. In addition, a
statement including the following information must be provided to the DOE
cognizant security office:
(1) date and place of birth, social security number, citizenship, and, if
appropriate, personnel security clearance level and issuing agency;
(2) whether they have been excluded from access to classified information or
special nuclear material (SNM);
(3) whether they have been temporarily excluded from access to classified
information or SNM pending the granting of the DOE access
authorization.
c. A new complete listing of KMP will be submitted only at the discretion of the
contractor and/or when requested in writing by the DOE cognizant security office.
d. Any pre-contract negotiation or award not placed through a government
contracting authority that involves or may involve the release or disclosure of
U.S. classified information to a foreign interest or access to classified information
furnished by a foreign interest.
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e. When requested by the DOE cognizant security office, the contractor shall
provide a current list of all classified contracts as well as classified subcontracts
issued to other contractors.
f. When requested by the DOE, selected contractors shall provide to the DOE
cognizant security office security costs charged to the government for a specified
period of time. The data points will be used by the DOE in developing the annual
Report to Congress on overall National Industrial Security Program Costs.
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CHAPTER VII. SUSPENSIONS
1. REASONS FOR SUSPENSION. When the following conditions occur, the DOE
cognizant security office must suspend the FCL.
a. When a company with a FCL is determined to be under FOCI that has not been
mitigated, the FCL must be suspended. Contract performance on activities
involving proscribed information must not continue until all applicable FOCI
requirements are met.
b. When findings or other deficiencies in a survey, self-assessment, inquiry,
inspection or evaluation indicate suspension of a FCL is necessary, the DOE
cognizant security office will determine whether the FCL must be suspended
pending validated corrective actions.
2. ACTIONS. When a decision is made to suspend the FCL of a company that has current
access to classified information or SNM, the following actions will be taken:
a. The facility subject to the suspension action will be notified in writing that its
FCL has been suspended, including the reason for the suspension; that award of
new contracts to the facility will not be permitted until the facility has been
restored to a fully valid status; and that termination of the FCL may result if the
issues causing the suspension are not rectified within a time frame and manner
specified by DOE. Notification will include instructions for immediately securing
classified information or matter and/or SNM at an approved cleared facility
pending restoration of the suspended facility to a fully valid status. Contractors
must take immediate action to implement these instructions.
b. GCAs will be notified and will make the final decision regarding a contractor’s
continued performance on existing contracts other than the contract activity for
which the suspension is in effect. Continued possession of classified information
or SNM associated with those contracts retained under GCA authorizations will
be evaluated by the DOE cognizant security office to determine whether
appropriate security requirements are being met.
c. All affected DOE elements and, if applicable, affected OGAs will be notified by
the DOE cognizant security office of the suspension action.
3. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH MITIGATION PLANS. When the DOE cognizant security
office determines that a cleared contractor or its tier parent is out of compliance with an
approved FOCI mitigation plan, the DOE cognizant security office will analyze and
evaluate the overall impact to the protection of security interests. One or more of the
following actions will be taken, and the cognizant contracting officer notified
immediately:
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a. Request a corrective action and implementation plan from the contractor to bring
it into compliance with the approved mitigation plan. If so requested, the
contractor must immediately supply the plan and all related information.
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b. Suspend the FCL. If the FCL is suspended, contractors must immediately comply
with all instructions from the DOE cognizant security office pertaining to the
suspension.
c. Terminate the FCL. If the FCL is terminated, contractors must immediately
comply with all instructions from the DOE cognizant security office and all
actions listed in the termination section pertaining to the termination.
4. CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE UNDER FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP. In accordance with the intent of 10 U.S.C. Section
2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign government:
prohibition, when an existing contractor becomes foreign-government owned but
execution of a novation agreement is not required by the DEAR, the continued
performance by that contractor on existing classified contracts or contracts for
environmental restoration, remediation, or waste management that involve proscribed
information may only continue under FCL suspension if:
a. the contractor is eligible for continuation on such work by Secretarial and/or OGA
Secretarial waiver under 10 U.S.C. Section 2536(b)(1)(A) or 10 U.S.C. Section
2536(b)(1)(B), as applicable;
b. each GCA takes immediate action to request a waiver under 10 U.S.C.
Section 2536(b)(1)(A) or 10 U.S.C. Section 2536(b)(1)(B), as applicable, and also
takes interim actions to safeguard the classified information associated with its
classified contracts.
5. REINSTATEMENT OF A SUSPENDED FCL. When the conditions that resulted in the
suspension have been resolved in a manner determined acceptable by DOE management,
the FCL may be reinstated. The reinstatement must be based on the necessity to complete
or continue work associated with the original FCL.
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CHAPTER VIII. FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION AND CLOSE OUT
1. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT/FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION.
a. General. When a contract ends and/or a facility clearance is no longer necessary,
the FCL will be terminated. All security clearances connected to the facility
clearance must be terminated and all DOE property, classified information, and/or
nuclear and other hazardous material presenting a potential radiological, chemical
or biological sabotage threat must be appropriately reallocated, disposed of,
destroyed, or returned to an appropriate DOE or cleared DOE contractor
organization.
b. Contract Completion. Upon completion or termination of a contract, the
possessing contractor must submit to the DOE cognizant security office a final
DOE F 470.1, Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS), and either a
certificate of non-possession or a certificate of possession (of classified matter). A
non-possessing contractor must submit the final CSCS and a security activity
closeout certification. Certificates must be signed by the FSO.
(1) Non-Possessing Facilities. Upon termination of security activities, the
non-possessing contractor must submit a Security Activity Closeout
Certification certifying that all security clearances connected with the
contract have been terminated or transferred to another contract for DOE.
(2) Certificate of Non-Possession. Upon return, reallocation, disposition, or
destruction of all classified matter pertaining to a contract, the contractor
must submit a certificate of non-possession to the DOE cognizant security
office. The certificate must include the contract number and a statement
that all classified matter has been returned to authorized representatives of
DOE or destroyed.
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(3) Certificate of Possession.
(a) Requests to retain classified matter must indicate the benefit to
DOE and the intended use of the information. Certificates must
specifically identify classified matter by subject, type or form, and
quantity and must state that the classified matter will retain its
initial classification until downgraded or declassified by DOE, will
be safeguarded in accordance with DOE requirements, that any
classified matter which cannot be accounted for or which has been
potentially compromised will be reported immediately in
accordance with DOE security requirements, and acknowledge that
unauthorized disclosure of classified matter is subject to criminal
penalties.
(b) If the classified matter will aid the contractor in performing
another active Government contract and the matter is being
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transferred to the active contract, the contractor must provide the
DOE cognizant security office or the OGA holding the contract a
copy of the retention notification. If the contractor is not notified to
the contrary, the matter may be transferred and will fall under the
jurisdiction of the gaining (i.e., active) contract.
(c) When a certificate of possession is submitted, the contractor may
maintain the classified matter for 24 months unless notified to the
contrary by the DOE cognizant security office or OGA with
jurisdiction over the classified matter.
(d) Special nuclear material may not be retained.
2. REACTIVATION. Reactivations of terminated FCLs will be based on programmatic or
mission need, a classified contract, and the implementation of current security
requirements.
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SECTION 2. FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE PROGRAM
1. OBJECTIVE. Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality
of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it is the policy of the U.S. Government to allow
foreign investment consistent with the national security interests of the United States. The
DOE Foreign Ownership, Control, or Interest (FOCI) policy for U.S. companies subject
to a facility clearance determination is intended to facilitate foreign investment by
ensuring that foreign firms cannot undermine U.S. security and export controls to gain
unauthorized access to critical technology and/or classified information or matter,
including RD, FRD, and SNM.
2. PURPOSE. The FOCI program regulates Department of Energy (DOE) determinations of
the degree to which a contractor facility is under foreign ownership, control, or influence.
In accordance with 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation,
DOE must obtain information about FOCI which is sufficient to help the Department
determine whether award of a contract to a person or firm, or the continued performance
of a contract by a person or firm, may pose undue risk to the common defense and
security. A contractor cannot be under FOCI to such a degree that granting or continuing
a facility security clearance (FCL) would be inconsistent with U.S. national security
interests. The requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) form the
baseline for the program, supplemented with requirements for the protection of DOE-
specific assets, Restricted Data, SNM, and other security activities.
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3. DEFINITION. A U.S. company is considered under FOCI whenever a foreign interest
has the power, direct or indirect, whether or not exercised, and whether or not exercisable
through the ownership of the U.S. company’s securities, by contractual arrangements or
other means, to direct or decide matters affecting the management or operations of that
company in a manner which may result in unauthorized access to classified information
or may adversely affect the performance of a classified contract.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. 32 CFR Part 2004, National Industrial Security Program.
c. DoD 5220.22-R, Industrial Security Regulation.
d. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM).
e. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.).
f. DTM issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, available at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/. (Note: DTMs, which may be
https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/DTM/
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issued periodically on a variety of topics, do not automatically impose
requirements on DOE, but may contain useful information applicable to existing
NISP programs.)
g. 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award of certain contracts to entities controlled by a
foreign government: prohibition.
h. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation.
i. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, contractor
requirements document.
j. Public Law 115-232, The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019
k. DOE O 142.3B: Unclassified Foreign National Access Program, dated January
15, 2021
l. DOE O 483.1B: DOE Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, dated
December 20, 2016
m. DOE P 485.1A: Foreign Engagements with DOE National Laboratories, dated
December 13, 2019
n. DOE O 486.1A: Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, dated
September 4, 2020
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following activities
are accomplished for the FOCI program. Procedures applicable to the FOCI program
must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Establish and maintain activities related to FOCI in accordance with the
requirements contained in this directive and in national policies.
b. In all FOCI activities, provide complete information to enable the DOE cognizant
security office and/or other DOE Federal authorities to ascertain the attendant risk
and whether classified information and other security assets are adequately
protected, including but not limited to accurate and complete submissions of
Standard Form (SF) 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interest, and
information provided during annual certification and review activities.
c. Ensure that all changes that might affect the FOCI determination are reported to
the DOE cognizant security office as they occur.
d. Immediately and accurately comply with all reporting requirements related to
FOCI.
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e. Maintain all records pertaining to FOCI, including records such as original
signatures on the SF 328 if so instructed by the DOE cognizant security office,
and make such records available upon request to the DOE cognizant security
office.
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f. Complete a new FOCI package when directed to do so by the DOE cognizant
security office or on a schedule established by that office.
g. Propose appropriate FOCI mitigation instruments and work with the DOE to
develop a suitable FOCI mitigation plan acceptable to the DOE.
h. Comply with all requirements and restrictions imposed by an approved FOCI
mitigation plan.
i. Furnish annual review and certification information one year from the effective
date of a mitigation agreement and annually thereafter.
j. When factors not related to ownership are present, take appropriate positive
measures to assure that the foreign interest is effectively mitigated and cannot
adversely affect security assets and performance on contracts.
k. When FOCI is mitigated through use of a Voting Trust, Proxy Agreement, Special
Security Agreement or Security Control Agreement, establish a permanent
committee of the organization’s Board of Directors as the Government Security
Committee.
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CHAPTER I. GENERAL FOCI PROGRAM INFORMATION
1. GENERAL.
a. An FCL will not be granted until all relevant aspects of FOCI have been resolved
and, if necessary, appropriately mitigated.
b. The determination of whether a U.S. company is under FOCI will be made on a
case-by-case basis. In instances where the company is unable to identify a foreign
owner (e.g., the participating investors in a foreign investment or hedge fund
cannot be identified), DOE may determine that the company is not eligible for an
FCL. The following are examples of factors which DOE will consider to determine
whether a company is under FOCI, is eligible for an FCL in spite of FOCI issues,
and the protective measures required to mitigate FOCI.
(1) foreign intelligence threat, including record of economic and government
espionage against U.S. targets;
(2) risk of unauthorized technology transfer;
(3) type and sensitivity of classified information or matter, or special nuclear
material (SNM) to be accessed;
(4) nature, source, and extent of FOCI, including whether foreign interests hold
a majority or substantial minority position in the company, taking into
consideration all immediate, intermediate, and ultimate parent companies;
(5) record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations, and contracts;
(6) nature of bilateral and multilateral security and information exchange
agreements that may be relevant;
(7) whether the government of the foreign interest has industrial security and
export control regimes in place that are comparable to those of the United
States;
(8) ownership or control, in whole or in part, by a foreign government.
c. If there is a change in a company with an existing FCL that impacts a favorable
FOCI determination, the FCL will be suspended or terminated unless security
measures are taken to remove the possibility of unauthorized access or adverse
impacts to contract performance.
d. Any doubt as to whether unacceptable FOCI can be effectively mitigated to the
point that affording the applicant access to classified information or matter is
clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of the national
security.
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2. APPLICABILITY.
a. FOCI determinations must be rendered on the following:
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(1) Applicants, including industrial; educational; commercial; or any other
entity, grantee, or licensee, that have or anticipate executing a contract
requiring access authorizations, including individuals contracting as a
business. This includes subcontractors of any tier, consulting firms, agents,
grantees, and cooperative research and development agreement participants
who require security clearances.
(2) All tier parents of applicants when the parent is located in the United States,
Puerto Rico, or a U.S. possession or trust territory (48 CFR Section
925.204-73[f]).
b. A FOCI determination is not required for an individual performing work under a
consulting agreement (e.g., an individual awarded a contract who has not
contracted as a business). Foreign involvement for such individuals is determined
and adjudicated through the background investigation conducted for the security
clearance.
c. Contractors with existing U.S. Government FCLs are identified in SSIMS and/or
DCSA NCAISS. No further FOCI review is required for an applicant registered in
either of these systems holding an equal or higher U.S. Government FCL based
upon a favorable FOCI determination.
3. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION/PROCESSING WEB SITE. The Department has an
electronic system for submission of FOCI information to DOE. To ensure confidentiality
of the information submitted and stored on the system, the site is protected with 128-bit
encryption. Applicants must use this system for the submission of FOCI packages,
including changes to update their FOCI information. The FOCI Web site may be accessed
via an Internet browser at https://doefoci.anl.gov. Electronic signatures are not accepted;
therefore a signed original SF 328, Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests, executed in
accordance with the instructions on the certification section of the SF 328, must either be
submitted to the DOE cognizant security office, or retained by the applicant and inspected
by the DOE cognizant security office at the applicant’s place of business prior to rendering
the final FOCI determination.
4. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
a. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an
interagency committee chaired by the Department of the Treasury under section
721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2170). CFIUS review
is a voluntary process which affords an opportunity for foreign investors and U.S.
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persons entering into a covered transaction to submit the transaction for review by
CFIUS to assess the impact of the transaction on national security. DOE policy
with regard to CFIUS is found in DOE O 142.5, Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States, dated 10-8-10.
b. The CFIUS review and the FOCI and FCL processing actions are carried out in
two parallel but separate processes with different time constraints and
considerations.
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CHAPTER II. FOCI MITIGATION
1. GENERAL. If DOE determines that a company is under FOCI, DOE will determine the
extent to which and the manner in which the FOCI may result in unauthorized access to
classified information or SNM and the types of actions that will be necessary to mitigate
the associated risks to a level deemed acceptable to DOE.
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2. FOCI MITIGATION INSTRUMENTS. The affected organization or its legal
representatives may propose a plan to negate or reduce unacceptable FOCI; however,
DOE has the right and obligation to impose any security method, safeguard, or restriction
it believes necessary to ensure that unauthorized access to classified information or
matter, or SNM, is precluded. An organization that will not implement the security
measures determined necessary by DOE to mitigate its foreign involvement to an
acceptable level is ineligible for a FOCI determination and an FCL. Under all methods of
FOCI mitigation, management positions requiring security clearances in conjunction with
the FCL must be filled by U.S. citizens residing in the United States.
a. Secretarial Waiver Authority. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 2536, Award
of certain contracts to entities controlled by a foreign government: prohibition, a
contract under a national security program may not be awarded to an entity
controlled by a foreign government if it is necessary for the entity to be given
access to proscribed information1 unless a waiver has been granted by the
Secretary concerned (i.e., the Secretary of Energy or the Secretary of Defense).
Further, if the Secretary decides to grant a waiver under 10 U.S.C. Section
2536(b)(1)(B) for an environmental restoration, remediation, or waste
management contract, the Secretary must notify Congress of this decision. The
contract may be awarded or the novation agreement executed only after the end of
a 45-day period, beginning on the date notification is received by the Senate
Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on National Security.
b. Controlling Foreign Ownership. A controlling foreign ownership is one in which
a non-U.S. citizen(s) owns a majority of the voting securities of the U.S.
organization or, if less than 50 percent is foreign-owned, it can be reasonably
determined that non-U.S. citizens or their representatives are in a position to
effectively control the business management of the U.S. organization. Where the
FOCI stems from majority foreign ownership or control, a FOCI mitigation plan
may consist of one of the following methods:
(1) Voting Trust Agreement. Under this type of agreement, the foreign owner
relinquishes most rights associated with ownership of the company to
cleared U.S. citizens approved by the U.S. Government. Foreign owners
1 Proscribed information is defined as Top Secret (TS); communications security (COMSEC) information, except
classified keys used to operate secure telephone equipment (STE); Restricted Data/Formerly Restricted Data as
defined in the Atomic Energy Act; special access program (SAP) information; transclassified foreign nuclear
information; or sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
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must transfer legal title of the company to the Trustees. The Voting Trust
Agreement does not impose any restrictions on the organization’s
eligibility to have access to classified information or matter or to compete
for classified contracts. A Government Security Committee (GSC) must
be established under the Voting Trust to oversee classified, SNM, and
export control activities.
(a) All Trustees must become members of the company’s governing
board
(b) The arrangement must provide for the exercise of all prerogatives
of ownership by the Trustees with complete freedom to act
independently from the foreign owners, except as provided in the
agreement, which may limit the authority of the Trustees by
requiring approval from the foreign owners with respect to matters
such as:
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1 the sale or disposal of the company’s assets or a substantial
part thereof;
2 pledges, mortgages, or other encumbrances on the
company’s assets, capital stock or ownership interests;
3 mergers, consolidations, or reorganizations;
4 dissolution of the company; and,
5 filing of a bankruptcy petition.
(c) The Trustees assume full responsibility for the foreign owner’s
voting interests and for exercising all management prerogatives
relating thereto in such a way as to ensure that the foreign owner
will be insulated from the company and will solely retain the status
of a beneficiary.
(d) The company must be organized, structured, and financed to be
capable of operating as a viable business entity independent from
the foreign owner.
(2) Proxy Agreement. Like the Voting Trust Agreement, under this
arrangement, the foreign owner relinquishes most rights associated with
ownership of the company to cleared U.S. citizens approved by the U.S.
Government. Under a Proxy Agreement, the foreign owner’s voting rights
are conveyed to the Proxy Holders by the irrevocable Proxy Agreement.
Legal title to the shares remains with the non-U.S. citizen(s). All
provisions of a Voting Trust Agreement applicable to Trustees, including
authorized limitations on the powers of the Trustees, must apply to the
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Proxy Holders. The Proxy Agreement does not impose any restrictions on
the organization’s eligibility to have access to classified information or
matter or to compete for classified contracts. The company must be
organized, structured, and financed to be capable of operating as a viable
entity independent from the foreign owner. Use of the Proxy Agreement
requires the establishment of a GSC to oversee classified, SNM, and
export control activities.
(3) Special Security Agreement. A Special Security Agreement may be
considered when a U.S. organization is effectively owned or controlled by
a foreign interest and the Federal Government has entered into a general
security agreement with the foreign government involved. The Special
Security Agreement preserves the foreign shareholder’s right to be
represented on the governing body with a direct voice in the business and
management of the company while denying unauthorized access to
classified information or matter, or SNM by imposing substantial security
and export control measures within an institutionalized set of corporate
practices and procedures. SSAs must:
(a) require active involvement in security matters of senior
management and certain Board members (outside directors), who
must be cleared U.S. citizens;
(b) provide for the establishment of a Government Security Committee
(GSC) to oversee classified, SNM, and export control activities;
(c) be based on a Secretarial Waiver as described above if the entity is
controlled by a foreign government and the contract will require
access to proscribed information; and
(d) require a NID prior to release of proscribed information to the
contractor or its cleared employees to certify that release of such
information is consistent with the national security interests of the
United States; provided, however, that in accordance with Section
842 of Public Law 115-232 (Reference j), covered NTIB entities
(as defined at Section 842(c)(1) of Public Law 115-232) shall not
be required to obtain a NID as a condition for access to proscribed
information. The NID can be program, project, or contract specific.
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(4) Non-controlling Foreign Ownership. A non-controlling foreign ownership
is one in which a non-U.S. citizen(s) owns less than a majority of the
voting securities of the U.S. organization and/or is not in a position to
effectively control the business management of the U.S. organization.
Where the FOCI stems from non-controlling foreign ownership or control,
a FOCI mitigation plan must consist of either Board Resolution or
Security Control Agreement methods.
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(5) Board Resolution. When a foreign interest does not own voting interests
sufficient to elect, or otherwise is not entitled to representation on the
company’s governing board, a resolution by the governing board will
normally be adequate to mitigate the FOCI concerns. The resolution must
identify the foreign shareholder and describe the type and number of
foreign-owned shares; acknowledge the company’s obligation to comply
with all security and export control requirements; and certify that the
foreign owner does not require, will not have, and can be effectively
precluded from unauthorized access to all classified and export-controlled
information entrusted to or held by the contractor. Annual certifications
must be provided to the DOE cognizant security office acknowledging the
continued effectiveness of the resolution. The company must distribute to
members of its governing board and to its KMP copies of such resolutions,
and report in its corporate records the completion of this distribution.
(6) Security Control Agreement. When a company is not effectively owned or
controlled by a foreign interest and the foreign interest is nevertheless
entitled to representation on the company’s governing board, a Security
Control Agreement may be used. There are no access limitations under
this type of agreement. However, the SCA requires the imposition of
substantial security and export control measures in order to preserve the
foreign interest’s right to be represented on the board while denying
unauthorized access to classified information or matter, or SNM. The SCA
requires the same active involvement in security matters of senior
management and certain Board members, and the establishment of a GSC,
as are required when the Special Security Agreement is used.
c. Limited FCL. A limited FCL may be granted to certain contractors (e.g., a sole
source contractor) which are controlled or owned by a foreign interest where
FOCI mitigation is not able to be implemented. Access limitations are inherent
with granting limited FCLs. Full requirements for granting a limited FCL are set
forth in the Facility Clearance section of this attachment.
d. Factors Not Related to Foreign Ownership. When factors not related to ownership
are present, positive measures must be put in place to assure that the foreign
interest can be effectively mitigated and cannot otherwise adversely affect
performance on classified contracts. Examples of such measures include:
(1) modification or termination of loan agreements, contracts and other
understandings with foreign interests;
(2) diversification or reduction of foreign-source income;
(3) demonstration of financial viability independent of foreign interests;
(4) elimination or resolution of problem debt;
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(5) assignment of specific oversight duties and responsibilities to board
members;
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(6) formulation of special executive-level security committees to consider and
oversee matters that affect the performance of classified contracts;
(7) physical or organizational separation of the contractor component
performing on classified contracts;
(8) the appointment of a technology control officer;
(9) adoption of special Board Resolutions; and,
(10) other actions that negate or mitigate foreign influence.
3. TRUSTEES, PROXY HOLDERS, AND OUTSIDE DIRECTORS. The contractor must
nominate individuals to serve as trustees, proxy holders, or outside directors, as
applicable to the FOCI mitigation plan, subject to the approval of DOE. Individuals who
serve in these positions must be:
a. resident U.S. citizens who can exercise management prerogatives relating to their
position in a way that ensures that the foreign owner can be effectively insulated
from the company;
b. except as approved by DOE in advance and in writing, completely disinterested
individuals with no prior involvement with the company, the entities with which it
is affiliated, or the foreign owner; and
c. cleared at the level of the facility’s FCL.
4. GOVERNMENT SECURITY COMMITTEE. Under a Voting Trust, Proxy Agreement,
Special Security Agreement, or Security Control Agreement, the contractor must
establish a permanent committee of its Board of Directors, known as the Government
Security Committee (GSC).
a. Unless otherwise approved by DOE, the GSC must consist of voting trustees,
proxy holders, or outside directors, as applicable, and those officers/directors who
hold security clearances. The chairman of the GSC must be a trustee, proxy
holder, or outside director, as applicable to the type of mitigation instrument.
b. Members of the GSC are required to ensure that the contractor maintains policies
and procedures to safeguard classified information or matter, SNM, and/or export
controlled information entrusted to the organization, and that violations of those
policies and procedures are promptly investigated and reported to the appropriate
authority when it is determined that a violation has occurred.
c. The GSC must take the necessary steps to ensure that the contractor complies
with U.S. export control laws and regulations and does not take action deemed
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adverse to performance on classified contracts. A technology control officer
(TCO) must be appointed, and a technology control plan (TCP) must be
established and implemented.
d. The facility security officer (FSO) must be designated as the principal advisor to
the GSC and must attend GSC meetings. The chairman of the GSC must concur
with the appointment and replacement of FSOs selected by management. The
FSO and TCO functions must be carried out under the authority of the GSC.
5. TECHNOLOGY CONTROL PLAN. A TCP approved by DOE must be developed and
implemented by those companies cleared under a Voting Trust Agreement, Proxy
Agreement, SSA, and SCA and when otherwise deemed appropriated by DOE. The TCP
must prescribe all security measures determined necessary to reasonably foreclose the
possibility of inadvertent access by non-U.S. citizen employees and visitors, including the
foreign shareholder(s) and affiliates, to information for which they are not authorized.
The TCP must also prescribe measures designed to ensure that access by non-U.S.
citizens is strictly limited to only that specific information for which the appropriate
Federal Government disclosure authorization has been obtained (e.g., an approved export
license or technical assistance agreement.) Use of unique badging, escort, segregated
work areas, security awareness training programs, and other measures must be included
as appropriate and documented in the TCP and in the facility security plan.
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SECTION 3. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS
1. OBJECTIVE. To inform individuals of their safeguards and security (S&S)
responsibilities and to promote continuing awareness of good security practices.
2. PURPOSE. The safeguards and security awareness program is responsible for
communicating their personal security responsibilities to all individuals at a facility or
site. In addition, for individuals who are granted access to classified information or
matter, or special nuclear material (SNM), the security awareness program provides the
means to instruct these individuals in their duties and responsibilities related to the access
afforded to them and reiterate those duties and responsibilities upon termination of
access. The program also provides, through supplementary awareness activities, a method
to continuously reinforce good security practices.
3. DEFINITION. For purposes of this directive, the term “safeguards and security
awareness” refers to all site introductory briefings on security topics, briefings conducted
for access to classified information or matter or special nuclear material, formal refresher
briefings covering access to classified or SNM and/or other security topics, termination
briefings provided upon termination of access to classified or SNM, and all other
activities, presentations, and materials intended to educate or raise the awareness of
individuals as to their responsibilities within the facility/site security program.
4. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
b. 10 CFR Part 1017, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled
Nuclear Information
c. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart G, “Security
Education and Training,”
d. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart H,
“Standard Forms,”
e. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
f. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
g. Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Classified Information
Nondisclosure Agreement (Standard Form 312) Briefing Booklet.
h. DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, dated 10-3-14, contractor
requirements document, dated 10-03-14.
i. DOE O 471.1B, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear
Information, dated 3-1-10, contractor requirements document.
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j. DOE O 471.3, Admin Chg 1, Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only
Information, dated 4-9-03, contractor requirements document,
k. DOE M 471.3-1, Admin Chg 1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting Official
Use Only Information, dated 4-9-03, contractor requirements document.
l. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, contractor
requirements document, dated 12-10-04.
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following activities
are accomplished for the security awareness program. Procedures applicable to the
security awareness program must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. Ensure that security briefings are conducted in accordance with the requirements
of this section for all covered individuals.
b. Ensure that, if briefings are conducted through electronic means, a method exists
to ascertain and verify that the individual completes all required content prior to
receiving credit for the briefing.
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c. Ensure that all individuals granted DOE security clearances (access
authorizations) execute a Standard Form (SF) 312, Classified Information
Nondisclosure Agreement, prior to being granted access to classified information
or matter, or SNM.
d. Ensure that non-DOE personnel granted unescorted access to a facility or site
security area receive appropriate awareness information (e.g., information on
prohibited and controlled articles).
e. Develop and issue supplemental awareness materials, tailored to local facility/site
conditions and issues and appropriate for both cleared and non-cleared employees
and visitors, to make them aware of their security responsibilities.
f. Ensure that executed SF 312 forms and other records related to the security
awareness program are maintained in accordance with ISOO and DOE records
requirements.
g. Ensure that individuals are appropriately authorized to witness and accept the SF
312 on behalf of the United States and that such designations of authority are
documented in the current facility/site security plan.
h. Determine administrative actions to be taken when individuals fail to complete
the requirement for annual refresher briefings.
i. Ensure that information of counterintelligence concern is reported to the
supporting counterintelligence office.
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6. BRIEFINGS. Safeguards and security awareness programs must include an initial
briefing for all individuals who are issued a DOE security badge; comprehensive,
refresher, and termination briefings for all individuals with a DOE security clearance for
access to classified information or matter, or SNM; and appropriate site-specific
awareness information for non-DOE personnel granted unescorted access to
Departmental security areas. S&S awareness refresher briefings must address site-
specific knowledge and needs, S&S interests, and potential threats to the
facility/organization. Contents must be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.
Contents of briefings concerning incidents of counterintelligence concern, deliberate
compromises, and foreign interactions must be coordinated with the supporting
counterintelligence office. Records must be maintained in a manner that provides an audit
trail that verifies an individual’s receipt of the briefings.
a. Initial Briefing. DOE Federal and contractor employees who receive a DOE
security badge must receive an initial briefing before they are given unescorted
access to other than public areas of the facility/site.
(1) Content.
(a) overview of the DOE facility/organization’s mission;
(b) overview of facility/organization’s major S&S program
responsibilities;
(c) access control;
(d) escort procedures;
(e) protection of Government property and badge procedures;
(f) identification of controlled and prohibited articles;
(g) protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI), including
official use only information;
(h) procedures for reporting incidents of security concern (e.g.,
attempts to gain unauthorized access to the facility or to classified
information or matter); and
(i) identification of classification markings.
(2) Scheduling. The initial briefing must be completed before personnel
assume their duties. A transferred individual must complete a site-specific
initial briefing before assuming duties at the new site.
(3) Documentation. Initial briefing records must be maintained. Records may
be maintained in conjunction with badging records or other records
pertaining to access control.
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b. Comprehensive Briefing. An individual must receive a comprehensive briefing
upon receipt of a security clearance and before receiving initial access to
classified information or matter, or special nuclear material (SNM).
(1) Content. The content for the comprehensive briefing must include the
following items.
(a) Basic classification security policies and principles:
1 definition of classified information or matter;
2 purpose of DOE classification program;
3 levels and categories of classified information or matter;
4 damage criteria associated with each classification level;
and
5 classification awareness requirements contained in the
CRD to DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information,
as applicable.
(b) Classified information or matter protection elements:
1 procedures for protecting classified information and matter;
2 definition of unauthorized disclosures;
3 penalties for unauthorized disclosures;
4 conditions and restrictions for access to classified
information or matter;
5 individual’s S&S reporting requirements;
6 legal and administrative sanctions for security infractions
and violations of law;
7 protection and control of classified information or matter,
and controlled unclassified information, including
telecommunications and electronic transmissions and
official use only information;
8 information pertaining to security badges, security
clearance levels, and access controls;
9 responsibilities associated with escorting;
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10 targeting and recruitment methods of foreign intelligence
services;
11 general information concerning the protection of SNM, if
applicable; and
12 purpose and requirements of, and responsibilities for, the
SF 312.
(c) Personnel security elements:
1 purpose of the personnel security program;
2 sources of legal authority and guidance;
3 the access authorization process;
4 key terms associated with adjudications;
5 adjudication factors;
6 due process; and
7 individual reporting requirements.
(2) Scheduling. Comprehensive briefings must be completed before
individuals are granted access to classified information or matter, or SNM.
A comprehensive briefing may also be completed when a security
clearance is shared or transferred to another DOE facility/organization.
Initial and comprehensive briefings may be combined at the discretion of
facility/site security management. Under such circumstances, the briefing
must include information prescribed for both initial and comprehensive
briefings.
(3) Documentation. Documentation of the comprehensive briefing must be
maintained. The SF 312 must be used to document the first comprehensive
briefing after the grant of a security clearance, and may be used to
document subsequent comprehensive briefings.
c. Refresher Briefing. Cleared individuals must receive annual refresher briefings.
Agreements between DOE elements and/or contractor organizations may be
established to ensure that individuals temporarily assigned to other DOE locations
receive refresher briefings on schedule. Failure to complete the annual refresher
briefing by an individual who holds a security clearance will result in
administrative actions determined by the cognizant security office, including
possible administrative termination of the security clearance, until such time as
the individual has complied with the briefing requirement. The processing
personnel security office responsible for the clearance must be notified in
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accordance with paragraph d(3) below when a clearance is terminated for this
reason.
(1) Content. Refresher briefings must selectively reinforce the information
provided in the comprehensive briefing based upon current facility/site-
specific security issues as well as counterintelligence (CI) awareness, and
address the classification refresher requirements contained in the CRD to
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(2) Scheduling. Refresher briefings must be conducted each calendar year at
approximately 12-month intervals.
(3) Documentation. Documentation of refresher briefings must be maintained
for individuals until their next briefing. Documentation may be in
electronic or hard copy format. Documentation must include the ability to
identify individuals who have not met the refresher briefing requirement.
d. Termination Briefing. A termination briefing is required whenever a security
clearance has been or will be terminated. Termination briefings must reiterate to
the individual the continuing responsibility not to disclose classified information
or matter to which they had access, the potential penalties for noncompliance, and
the obligation to return all unclassified controlled and classified documents and
materials in the individual’s possession to the cognizant security office or to the
DOE.
(1) Content. The content for the termination briefing must include:
(a) information contained in the numbered items of the Security
Termination Statement Form (DOE F 5631.29 or successor form);
(b) information contained in items 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 of the SF 312;
(c) penalties for unauthorized disclosure of classified information or
matter as specified in the Atomic Energy Act and pertinent
sections of 18 U.S.C.;
(d) penalties for unauthorized disclosure of Unclassified Controlled
Nuclear Information (UCNI).
(2) Scheduling. The termination briefing must be conducted on the
individual’s last day of employment, the last day the individual possesses
a security clearance, or the day it becomes known that the individual no
longer requires access to classified information or matter, or SNM,
whichever is sooner. If the individual is not available for the termination
briefing, the completed but unsigned security termination statement and an
explanation of the circumstances surrounding the termination and why the
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signature could not be obtained must be submitted to the processing
personnel security office.
(3) Required notification. When an individual no longer requires a security
clearance/access authorization, or when a clearance/access authorization is
administratively terminated, the processing personnel security office must
be notified electronically or verbally within two working days to be
followed by submission to that office of a completed DOE F 5631.29,
Security Termination Statement.
(4) Documentation. Records documenting receipt of the termination briefing
must be maintained. This briefing must be documented by completing the
Security Termination Statement Form (DOE F 5631.29) or by written
notice.
7. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (SF 312).
a. Administration.
(1) As a condition of access, a cleared individual must complete an SF 312
either at the time of, or after, the comprehensive briefing and before
accessing classified information or matter, or SNM.
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(2) Any individual who refuses to execute an agreement must be denied
access to classified information or matter, or SNM and reported to the
cognizant security office. The processing personnel security office
responsible for the clearance must be notified of the refusal to sign the SF
312 within 48 hours of the refusal.
(3) In most cases, the same person may serve as both the witness and acceptor
of the SF 312 as long as that person has been authorized to accept the
signed form on behalf of the United States. Any DOE Federal employee
may witness the execution of the SF 312 by a Government or non-
Government employee. A DOE Federal employee specifically authorized
to do so may accept on behalf of the United States an SF 312 executed by
either an employee of DOE or a contractor employee whose clearance is
granted by DOE. An authorized representative of a contractor who has
been specifically designated to act as an agent of the United States may
witness and accept an SF 312 executed by an employee of the same
organization.
b. Retention. The original SF 312 or a legally enforceable facsimile must be retained
in accordance with General Records Schedule (GRS) 18, item 25, published by
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), as supplemented by
the DOE Administrative Records Schedule (ARS) 18. Contractors may retain an
original SF 312 as long as the cleared individual is employed by the contractor.
Original SF 312s retained by contractors must be sent to DOE upon the
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terminations of employment of contractor employees, in accordance with 32 CFR
Part 2001.80(d)(2)(vii).
c. Storage. The SF 312 must be stored in accordance with 32 CFR Section
2001.80(d)(2) and DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18. Personnel security
files must not be used as a storage location for the agreements. Contractors are not
permitted to provide storage for retired SF 312s on behalf of the DOE unless their
facilities are approved in accordance with NARA standards for records storage
facilities. The originals or legally enforceable facsimiles of the executed
agreements must be retained in a file system from which they can be
expeditiously retrieved if the U.S. Government seeks enforcement or subsequent
employers require confirmation of execution.
8. SUPPLEMENTARY AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
a. Purpose. Supplementary security awareness activities must be conducted to
ensure that individuals, whether cleared or uncleared, are aware of their S&S
responsibilities and good security practices. These awareness activities may be
carried out in any form which meets the needs of the facility/site, including but
not limited to briefings, presentations, posters, newsletters, token items such as
badge lanyards, employee recognition, computer notices, fliers, tabletop cards,
etc. Activities may address general security concerns or may be tailored to
specific problems or issues as indicated by incident reports, employee questions,
or management communications.
b. Records Retention. All programmatic records must be maintained in accordance
with the NARA/DOE-approved records retention and disposition schedules.
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SECTION 4. CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
1. OBJECTIVE. Classified information and matter must be protected by ensuring that only
persons with the appropriate security clearances, need-to-know, and programmatic
authorizations are afforded access during visits where the release or exchange of such
information is involved.
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2. PURPOSE. Control of classified visits ensures that access to classified information by
cleared U.S. citizens or individuals from foreign governments visiting DOE facilities is
controlled in accordance with the mission of the Department and is consistent with
national laws and regulations and international treaties and agreements.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. Classified visit. A visit that will involve or is expected to involve access to, or an
exchange of, classified information.
b. Foreign national. Any person who is not a U.S. citizen.
c. Visitor. An individual who is not an employee or contractor of the facility/site and
does not work full or part-time at the site.
d. Restricted Data access authorization. For purposes of classified visits by
individuals from Other Government Agencies (OGA) other than DoD, NASA,
and NRC, this term identifies access granted in connection with a visit to a
cleared individual who has an official government need to access Restricted Data
(RD) or special nuclear material (SNM). This access does not require conversion
of the prospective visitor’s existing security clearance to a DOE L or Q access
authorization, provided that: an authorized DOE official has verified the
individual’s OGA security clearance through DOE and national-level personnel
security electronic databases, and made a need-to-know determination with
respect to the specific RD and/or SNM to be disclosed during the visit; and the
individual has executed an acknowledgement of receipt of a briefing on
safeguarding RD and/or SNM.
4. REFERENCES.
a. 42 U.S.C. Chapter 23, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
b. 42 U.S.C. Section 2455(b) (Section 304[b] of the National Aeronautics and Space
Act of 1958).
c. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data
d. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification
e. 32 CFR Part 2001, Classified National Security Information, Subpart E,
“Safeguarding
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f. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09.
g. E.O. 12968, Access to Classified Information, dated 8-4-95.
h. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
i. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
j. DCSA ISLs, available at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/tools/ (Note: ISLs do not
automatically impose requirements on DOE, but may contain useful clarifications
of existing NISPOM provisions.).
k. DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, contractor
requirements document.
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the following activities
are accomplished for the classified visits program at facilities and sites under their
cognizance. Procedures applicable to classified visits must be documented in facility or
site security plans.
a. Ensure that the number of classified visits is held to a minimum.
b. Ensure that each classified visit is necessary, that the purpose of the visit cannot
be achieved without providing access to or a disclosure of classified information,
and that any disclosure of classified information or matter during visits occurs
only for a lawful and authorized U.S. Government purpose.
c. Ensure that local procedures are established for processing and handling classified
visits to facilities under their cognizance by cleared U.S. citizens and for
processing requests for classified visits by cleared individuals from their facilities
to other locations.
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d. Ensure that procedures are established for processing and handling visits by
foreign nationals to facilities under their cognizance in accordance with governing
international agreements or treaties.
e. Ensure that, for visits by foreign nationals, appropriate procedural limitations are
developed and followed for the visit to preclude access to information not related
to the visit and the scope of the international treaty or agreement governing the
visit.
f. Establish procedures to ensure that classified visit requests are sent and received
through the DOE cognizant security office and the appropriate security offices of
other Federal government agencies.
g. Establish procedures to ensure that, for classified visits involving access to RD or
SNM by cleared U.S. citizens who are not otherwise authorized for such access,
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the prospective visitor has been approved for such access by the facility/site’s
authorized ODFSA for this purpose, has received an appropriate briefing
concerning the protection of RD and/or SNM prior to being given access, and has
signed an acknowledgement that the briefing has been received.
h. Establish procedures to ensure that access granted under paragraph g. above is
tracked and maintained as part of the site classified visits file and is not entered
into any clearance tracking database or extended for any purpose outside the
approved classified visit.
i. Establish procedures to ensure that all classified information or matter, including
the visitor’s personal notes, to be removed by individuals granted access under
paragraph g. above is sent through the DOE cognizant security office to the
established classified mailing address listed in SSIMS for the facility which the
individual represents. Hand-carrying of classified information from DOE
premises by individuals granted RD access in connection with a classified visit is
strictly prohibited.
6. VISITS TO DOE FACILITIES BY CLEARED U.S. CITIZENS OTHER THAN DOE
PERSONNEL.
a. For all classified visits to DOE and DOE contractor facilities, the following must
be established and verified:
(1) the identity of the visitor;
(2) the level and type of clearance held by the visitor, which must allow
access to the information to be disclosed;
(3) that the visit is for an official purpose for which the individual has a
legitimate need to know and to access the classified information or matter
to be disclosed.
b. Appropriate procedural limitations (e.g., use of escorts in limited/restricted areas)
must be in place to ensure that the visitor has access only to information for which
the individual has a verified need, and that access to other classified information
or matter is precluded.
c. Requests for visits and access to specific types of facilities and information must
be referred to and approved by the appropriate office before any access is granted:
(1) for weapons programs, nuclear materials production facilities, or sensitive
nuclear materials production information, the Deputy Administrator for
Defense Programs;
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(2) for uranium enrichment plants or facilities engaged in uranium enrichment
technology development, including advanced isotope separation
technology, the Office of Nuclear Energy;
(3) for Naval Nuclear Propulsion facilities, the Deputy Administrator for
Naval Reactors.
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d. Visits involving access to Restricted Data (RD) or special nuclear material (SNM)
when the visitor does not hold a DOE access authorization require specific
approval by DOE/NNSA ODFSA authorized to give such approval. Approval is
based upon verification through DOE and national-level personnel security
electronic databases that the individual holds an appropriate final security
clearance, unless the individual is in one of the categories described below. If
access to Nuclear Weapon Data Sigma information is required, the visit request
must be submitted on DOE F 5631.20, Request for Visit or Access Approval, or
successor form, and the form must specifically indicate the requirement for such
access.
(1) DOE accepts the Q and L access authorizations granted by the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC) as valid for access to RD. Visits by NRC
employees, consultants, contractors, or subcontractors who require access
to weapon data, sensitive nuclear materials production information, atomic
vapor laser isotope separation technology, or uranium enrichment
technology or entry into a DOE classified weapon or production facility
must be approved by the appropriate Departmental element office. Visits
may be requested using either the DOE F 5631.20 or NRC Form 277.
NRC identification badges cannot be used as authority for visits.
(2) For DoD and NASA employees, consultants, contractors, or
subcontractors, access to RD must be requested on a DOE F 5631.20 or
successor form. Individuals from NASA may also use NASA Form 405,
Request for Access Approval. A memorandum or electronic message
signed by the certifying official may be used unless access to Nuclear
Weapon Data is required. For NASA, the visit request must include a
certification that the matter to which access is requested relates to
aeronautical and space activities. Requests must be forwarded for approval
to the appropriate Departmental element with jurisdiction over the
information to which access is requested. Access to critical nuclear
weapon design information must be specifically requested.
(3) Prior to being given access, OGA employees and their contractors who are
granted access to RD and/or SNM in connection with a classified visit
must receive an appropriate briefing concerning the protection of RD and
SNM and must sign an acknowledgement indicating his/her understanding
that access will be terminated at the end of the visit period.
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(4) RD and/or SNM access granted in connection with a classified visit must
be tracked as part of the local site classified visit tracking process, and
records of such access must be maintained in the classified visit files. This
type of access will not be identified as a Q or L access authorization, will
not be entered in the DOE Central Personnel Clearance Index or other
clearance tracking databases, and cannot be extended for any purpose
outside the approved classified visit.
(5) This process does not apply to classified visits by non-U.S. citizens.
7. VISITS BY CLEARED DOE PERSONNEL TO OTHER DOE FACILITIES.
a. Unless local site procedures require, or access to certain facilities or programs as
described below will take place, formal visit requests are not required for visits by
DOE Federal and contractor personnel to other DOE sites. The DOE security
badge will serve as evidence of DOE security clearance/access authorization for
internal DOE visits.
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b. Visitors who require access to weapon data (classified Secret or Top Secret),
sensitive nuclear materials production information, inertial confinement fusion
data, atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology, uranium enrichment
technology, or facilities specifically designated by a Departmental element, must
obtain approval from the responsible office prior to the visit.
c. DOE F 5631.20 must be used by DOE Federal and contractor employees to obtain
programmatic approval for access to Sigmas 14, 15, and/or 20. Approval for
access must be obtained from the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs.
d. Cleared DOE contractor employees who are foreign nationals may visit other
facilities only under the access restrictions which apply to their clearances.
8. CLASSIFIED VISITS TO DOE FACILITIES BY NON-U.S.CITIZENS.
a. For all classified visits by non-U.S. citizens to DOE and DOE contractor
facilities, the following must be established and verified:
(1) the identity of the visitor;
(2) assurance that the sharing of specific classified information with the
foreign national is covered by an existing treaty or agreement;
(3) receipt of security assurances from the appropriate foreign embassy;
(4) verification that the appropriate DOE Federal official has approved the
sharing of the specific information to be disclosed during the classified
visit.
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b. DOE contractor employees may be designated to serve as hosts for classified
visits by non-U.S. citizens. A host must be a U.S. citizen with an access
authorization equal to or higher than the overall classification level of the visit.
The host must ensure that:
(1) foreign nationals are not granted access to classified information before
approval is received from the appropriate designated authority with
programmatic responsibility;
(2) foreign nationals are precluded from any access to classified information
outside the scope of the international agreement or treaty governing the
visit and/or any limitations set by the approval authority with
programmatic responsibility, and sharing of classified information is in
accordance with the protocols specifically outlined in the agreement or
treaty governing the visit (e.g., level, category, and type of classified
information, protection procedures for incoming classified foreign
government information, security clearance verification, transmission
protocols for classified information during and after the visit, post-visit
documentation, etc);
(3) appropriate procedural limitations (e.g., use of escorts in limited/restricted
areas) are in place to ensure that the foreign visitor has access only to
information permitted by the applicable international agreement or treaty
for which the individual has a verified need, and that access to all other
classified information or matter is precluded.
c. Requests for visits and access by foreign nationals to specific types of facilities
and information must be referred to and approved by the appropriate
Headquarters office:
(1) for visits to uranium enrichment plants or facilities and access to classified
information on uranium enrichment technology development, including
advanced isotope separation technology, the Office of Nuclear Energy;
(2) for visits and access to classified information in connection with the
military application of atomic energy under 42 U.S.C. Section 2164 and
42 U.S.C. Section 2121, the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs;
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(3) for visits and access to classified information in connection with
nonproliferation, international security, or International Atomic Energy
Agency requirements, the Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear
Nonproliferation;
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(4) for visits and access to classified information in connection with naval
nuclear propulsion, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors;
(5) for visits and access to classified information in connection with Sensitive
Compartmented Information, the Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence.
9. DOCUMENTATION. Reports of classified visits must be maintained in accordance with
DOE Administrative Records Schedule 18, paragraph 17.1.
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SECTION 5. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
1. OBJECTIVE. To establish programs that ensure personnel are trained to a level of
proficiency and competence that ensures they are qualified to perform assigned
safeguards and security (S&S) tasks and/or responsibilities.
2. PURPOSE. The DOE Quality Assurance Program mandates that all DOE facilities and
sites train and qualify their personnel to be capable of performing assigned work, and that
continuing training be provided to maintain job proficiency. This section describes the
requirements for establishing training for personnel working in S&S programs.
3. DEFINITION. As used in this section, training means the process of providing for and
making available to an employee a planned, prepared, and coordinated program, system,
or routine of instruction in S&S topical areas applicable to the employee’s position that
will improve individual and organizational performance and assist in achieving the
Department’s mission and performance goals.
4. REFERENCES.
a. DOE O 226.1B, Implementation of Department of Energy Oversight Policy, dated
4-25-11, contractor requirements document.
b. DOE O 350.1 Chg 5, Contractor Human Resource Management Programs, dated
9-30-96, contractor requirements document.
c. DOE O 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital
Assets, dated 11-29-10, contractor requirements document.
d. DOE O 414.1D Admin. Chg 1, Quality Assurance, dated 4-25-11, contractor
requirements document.
e. DOE-STD-1171-2009, Safeguards and Security Functional Area Qualification
Standard, dated May 2009.
f. DOE-STD-1123-2009, Safeguards and Security General Technical Base
Qualification Standard, July 2009.
5. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that security training
activities are accomplished at facilities and sites under their cognizance. Procedures
applicable to S&S training must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. The S&S training program for each facility must encompass all program elements
which are performed by employees working at that location. The content of
training (initial, refresher, and on-the-job) must be consistent with the knowledge
and skills required to perform assigned S&S tasks and/or responsibilities as
determined by valid and complete job analyses.
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b. Individual training needs must be evaluated against a job or functional analysis of
the position to ensure that appropriate job-related training is identified. Training
requirements must be determined by analyzing needs, the job or function, and/or
desired performance. Analyses must be conducted to ensure that training courses
identify and address the requirements of the job competencies.
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c. Training courses must be produced using a systematic approach that includes at
least analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.
d. Training that meets analysis requirements can be provided by external resources
such as commercial vendors or other government training agencies. Training
products procured from these resources must be evaluated at the site level for
consistency with DOE policy and needs.
e. Evaluation of training must be performed to ensure that instructional objectives
are met and to determine overall effectiveness. Knowledge and/or performance-
based testing must be used to measure the knowledge and/or skills acquired from
training programs.
f. Accurate and complete employee training records that contain dates of course
attendance, course title, and scores/grades achieved (where applicable) must be
maintained in accordance with DOE Administrative Records Schedule 1,
Personnel Records.
g. Training plans that project training derived from a valid needs analysis for the
forthcoming year must be developed annually.
h. In accordance with the NISPOM, facility/site security officers must complete
training appropriate to their position and the security operations conducted at their
assigned facilities. This training should be completed within 1 year of
appointment to the position of FSO.
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SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF
SECURITY-FUNDED TECHNOLOGIES
1. OBJECTIVE. Protect and control classified and unclassified controlled Office of
Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU) funded technology, other Technology
Development Program (TDP)-related information, and protection practices and expertise
that may be provided to recipients who are not Department of Energy (DOE) Federal or
contractor employees.
2. PURPOSE. This section establishes DOE policy for ensuring that safeguards and security
(S&S) funded technology, TDP information, and protection practices and expertise are
disseminated outside the DOE only when such dissemination is in compliance with
national laws and regulations.
3. REFERENCES.
a. E.O. 12829, National Industrial Security Program, dated 01-26-93.
b. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), dated 12-21-20.
c. 10 CFR Part 110, Export and Import of Nuclear Equipment and Material
d. 10 CFR Part 810, Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities
e. 10 CFR Parts 730 to 780, Export Administration Regulations
f. 22 CFR Parts 120 to 130, International Traffic in Arms Regulations,
g. 31 CFR Parts 500 to 598, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department
of the Treasury
4. REQUIREMENTS. Contractors are responsible for ensuring that activities related to the
transfer of security-funded technologies are accomplished at facilities and sites under
their cognizance. Procedures applicable to the transfer of security-funded technologies
must be documented in facility or site security plans.
a. General. The dissemination in any form of AU-funded classified and/or
unclassified controlled technology, other TDP S&S-related information, or
protection practices/expertise to individuals or organizations outside the
Department and its operational facilities is prohibited until the following has
taken place:
(1) verification of the recipient’s capability to protect and control the
information consistent with Department S&S and classification and
control policies;
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(2) a determination that the intended recipient has a strict need-to-know; a
security clearance or access authorization at the appropriate level for any
classified information; and that the Department’s ability to protect its
facilities and assets will not be weakened or degraded by the transfer in
question; and
(3) approval of the transfer is obtained in accordance with the requirements
for a risk assessment and the review and approval process set forth below,
and with applicable Export Control laws and regulations.
b. Risk Assessment. An assessment of the risks for unauthorized use/transfer of
classified technology, information, or practices must be conducted before release
of the technology/information. The risk assessment must be used as the basis for
approving or denying proposed transfers. Proposed release must be handled on a
case-by-case basis because eligibility criteria are determined by both the type of
information or technology and the intended recipient. The following factors must
be addressed:
(1) a determination as to whether the applicant is eligible to receive a specific
type of information and/or technology. No person is entitled solely by
virtue of rank, position, or access authorization or security clearance to
have access to classified or unclassified controlled AU-funded technology,
information or protection practices/expertise;
(2) relevance of and impact on the subject information or technology to the
protection of Departmental facilities and assets;
(3) ability of the intended recipient to protect the information and/or
technology in a manner equivalent to minimum security standards
required by the Department.
c. Review and Approval Process. Reviews to determine if Export Control laws and
processes apply must be conducted and the general and/or specific authorization
(including any required license) from the appropriate authority must be obtained.
Coordination and approval must include the Departmental element and the
Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security. Reports
must be made in accordance with Export Control laws as applicable.
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ATTACHMENT 4. INCIDENTS OF SECURITY CONCERN
This Attachment provides information and/or requirements associated with DOE O 470.4B as
well as information and/or requirements applicable to contracts in which the associated CRD
(Attachment 1 to DOE O 470.4B) is inserted.
1. OBJECTIVE. To ensure the occurrence of a security incident prompts the appropriate
graded response, to include an assessment of the potential impacts, appropriate
notification, extent of condition, and corrective actions. The long-term management of
incidents serves as an effective Program Planning and Management (PPM) tool for
enhancing site-specific implementation of security policies.
2. PURPOSE. To set forth requirements for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs) process, including timely identification,
notification, inquiry, reporting, and closure of IOSCs. The IOSC program serves multiple
purposes to include:
a. Ensuring that security incidents are communicated to DOE/National Nuclear
Security Administration (NNSA) line management, U.S. Congress, other agencies
or foreign governments, as appropriate;
b. Meeting regulatory reporting requirements;
c. Enhancing the ability to track and trend the health of the security program at the
site and overall Department;
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d. Ensuring that incidents are assessed relative to the impact to national security and
the collateral impact with other programs and security interests;
e. Enabling mechanisms to support performance assurance, self-assessment,
oversight, and other key security functions;
f. Enhancing the ability to influence policy development and site security
implementation; and
g. Ensuring that the S&S programmatic successes are identified and communicated
internally and externally.
3. DEFINITIONS. Terms commonly used in the DOE S&S Program are defined in the
DOE Policy Information Resource (PIR) tool located at https://pir.doe.gov/. In addition to
these definitions, the following are provided:
a. Category A Security Incidents. Incidents that meet a designated level of
significance relative to the potential impact on the Department and/or national
security (defined in the subsequent sections), thereby requiring the notification
and pertinent involvement of the DOE/NNSA cognizant security office (CSO)
and the contractor CSO.
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b. Category B Security Incidents. Incidents of lesser significance (i.e., incidents that
do not meet the Category A criteria) that are managed and resolved by the
contractor CSO. However, oversight responsibilities remain with the DOE/NNSA
CSO.
c. Significant Nuclear Defense Intelligence Losses. Defined by 50 U.S.C. Section
2656 as “any national security or counterintelligence failure or compromise of
classified information at a facility of the Department of Energy or operated by a
contractor of the Department that the Secretary considers likely to cause
significant harm or damage to the national security interests of the United States.”
d. Compromise. Evidence is provided that information was disclosed to an
unauthorized person(s) (e.g., published by media, classified information was
briefed to uncleared individuals, etc.).
e. Suspected Compromise. Evidence is provided that there is a high probability that
information was compromised. Although there is no clear indication of
compromise (i.e., no direct recipient), the circumstances associated with the
incident indicate that there is an obvious possibility that unauthorized disclosure
did occur (e.g., classified information is transmitted by email outside of the
organization’s firewall, classified information is communicated on an unsecure
phone line, etc.).
f. Likelihood of Compromise Is Remote. Although protection and control measures
are violated, the circumstances associated with the incident indicate that there is a
low possibility that information was disclosed to unauthorized personnel
(e.g., classified information is left unsecured and unattended for a limited amount
of time in an area accessed only by personnel with the appropriate clearance level,
classified information is transmitted by email inside the organization’s firewall
and is discovered and isolated within a specified period of time.
g. Compromise Did Not Occur. Evidence is provided that there is no possibility that
information was compromised.
h. Authorized Person. A person who has a favorable determination of eligibility for
access to classified information, has signed an approved nondisclosure agreement,
and has a need-to-know for the specific classified information in the performance
of official duties.
4. REFERENCES.
a. 18 U.S.C. Section 923 (g)(6), Licensing. Each licensee shall report the theft or
loss of a firearm from the licensee’s inventory or collection, within 48 hours after
the theft or loss is discovered, to the Attorney General and to the appropriate local
authorities.
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b. 42 U.S.C. Sections 2271 to 2181, Enforcement of Chapter. Gives the U.S. Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the authority to investigate alleged or suspected
criminal violations of the Atomic Energy Act, makes violations of the Act
criminal, and provides for injunction and contempt proceedings.
c. 42 U.S.C. Section 2282b (Section 234B, as amended). Establishes civil penalties
for violations of directives regarding protection of classified information by
contractors or their employees.
d. 50 U.S.C. Section 402a, Coordination of Counterintelligence Activities. States
that the FBI is advised immediately of any information, regardless of its origin,
that indicates that classified information is being, or may have been, disclosed in
an unauthorized manner to a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power.
e. 50 U.S.C. Section 2656, Notice to congressional committees of certain security
and counterintelligence failures within nuclear energy defense programs.
Requires the Secretary of Energy to notify the Committees for Armed Services of
the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives of each “significant nuclear defense
intelligence loss.”
f. 42 U.S.C. Section 5801, 5877 and 307, Energy Reorganization Act of 1974.
Requires investigating suspected, attempted, or actual thefts of special nuclear
materials in the licensed sector and developing contingency plans for dealing with
such incidents.
g. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information, dated 12-29-09. If the
Director of the Information Security Oversight Office finds that a violation of this
policy or its implementing directives has occurred, the Director shall make a
report to the head of the agency or to the senior agency official so that corrective
steps, if appropriate, may be taken.
h. National Security Decision Directive 84, Safeguarding National Security
Information. Requires unauthorized disclosures of classified information to be
evaluated to determine information disclosed and extent of dissemination, and
discusses coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice.
i. 7 CFR Part 331, Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins.
Implements the provisions of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of
2002 setting forth the requirements for possession, use, and transfer of select
agents and toxins. The biological agents and toxins listed in this part have the
potential to pose a severe threat to plant health or plant products.
j. 9 CFR Part 122, Organisms and Vectors. Establishes the permits required, the
application for permits and the suspension or revocation of the permits.
k. 6 CFR Part 27, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. Establishes the
standards for possessing or planning to possess, at any relevant point in time, a
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l. quantity of a chemical substance determined by the Secretary to be potentially
dangerous or that meets other risk-related criteria identified by the Department.
m. 10 CFR Part 824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for
Classified Information Security Violations. Establishes rules to assess a penalty
for violation of a directive relating to the protection of classified information
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 2282b (Section 234B, as amended, of the Atomic
Energy Act) or for violation of a compliance directive that directs action for the
protection of classified information.
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n. 10 CFR Part 1016, Safeguarding of Restricted Data. Requires the permittee to
report any infractions, losses, compromises, or possible compromise of Restricted
Data.
o. 10 CFR Part 1045, Nuclear Classification and Declassification. Addresses the
sanctions for knowing, willful, or negligent actions contrary to the requirements
of the CFR that results in the misclassification of information.
p. 32 CFR Part 2001.48, Loss, Possible Compromise or Unauthorized Disclosure.
Mandates reporting, inquiry, etc. for the loss, possible compromise, or
unauthorized disclosure of classified information. If the incident entails a criminal
violation, coordination is required with legal counsel and Department of Justice.
q. 48 CFR Chapter 9, Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation. Supplements
48 CFR Chapter I, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and includes the security
clauses to be used in DOE solicitations and contractors or agreements involving
access to classified information and/or a significant quantity of special nuclear
material (SNM).
r. 32 CFR 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM), Subpart 117.8, “Reporting Requirements.” Requires any reports of
loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information, foreign or
domestic, to be reported to the cognizant security agency (CSA). Classified
material that cannot be located within a reasonable period of time shall be
presumed to be lost until an investigation determines otherwise.
s. DOE O 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System, dated 11-2-05 .
Establishes policy and assigns roles and responsibilities for the DOE Emergency
Management System.
t. DOE O 206.1, Department of Energy Privacy Program, dated 1-16-09.
Establishes Departmental implementation of agency statutory and regulatory
requirements for privacy, specifically those provided in the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, and Office of Management and Budget directives.
u. DOE O 221.1A, Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of Inspector
General, dated 4-19-08. Establishes requirements and responsibilities for
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reporting fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or
mismanagement to the DOE, Inspector General.
v. DOE O 231.1 B, Admin Chg 1, Environment, Safety, and Health Reporting, dated
11-28-12. Requires a timely collection, reporting, analysis, and dissemination of
information on environment, safety, and health issues as required by law or
regulations or as needed to ensure that DOE and NNSA are kept fully informed
on a timely basis about events that could adversely affect the health and safety of
the public or the workers, the environment, the intended purpose of DOE
facilities, or the credibility of the Department.
w. DOE O 232.2 Admin Chg 1, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations
Information, dated 8-30-11. Ensures that DOE and NNSA are informed about
events that could adversely affect the health and safety of the public or the
workers, the environment, DOE missions, or the credibility of the Department;
and establishes requirements for occurrence reporting and notification and
reporting processes.
x. Deputy Secretary memorandum, Security Incident (Including Cybersecurity)
Notification Protocol, dated 8-23-13 addressing all heads of Departmental
Elements, requires notifying Congress of various losses, and in particular,
classified material that may compromise national security.
5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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a. DOE/NNSA CSO. The DOE/NNSA CSO must define the designee(s) (i.e.,
program office and/or site office) responsible for executing the subsequent roles
and responsibilities. Note: The terms DOE/NNSA CSO and Federal designee(s)
are used interchangeably throughout this policy.
(1) As the element with programmatic responsibility for the information,
coordinate formal reviews of incidents involving the loss, theft,
compromise, or suspected compromise of Top Secret, Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP), and
Restricted Data (RD) Nuclear Weapon Data to render a “significant
nuclear defense intelligence loss.” If the incident meets the “significant
nuclear defense intelligence loss” criteria, the appropriate Federal
entity(s), after consultation with the Director, National Intelligence, and
the Director, FBI, must provide notification to Congress. The notification
of Congress must occur within 30 days of categorizing the event as a 50
U.S.C. Section 2656 reportable incident.
(2) Must determine if the incident warrants a damage assessment and conduct
if necessary.
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(3) Must review all Category A Security Incidents. Serves as the liaison to
Congress, the Secretary, other government agencies, the FBI, and the
Inspector General for incidents under their purview.
(4) Must track and trend incidents for the purpose of assessing program
strengths and weaknesses across programmatic sites.
(5) Responsible for approving the site’s IOSC program plan.
(6) Must ensure that the site’s IOSC program plan thoroughly addresses all
elements of the program and that sufficient resources are provided to
conduct inquiries and to implement corrective actions.
(7) Performs IOSC program implementation oversight to include, but not
limited to, reviewing inquiries, conducting determinations of compromise,
tracking and trending, and integrating of the data into the larger PPM
function.
(8) Ensures that the contractor CSO completes the actions necessary to
resolve IOSCs, including actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
(9) Utilizes the IOSC program as a feedback mechanism to assist management
in evaluating programmatic performance across all security disciplines.
(10) Coordinates with the Deputy Director, Counterintelligence Directorate,
concerning incidents that indicate a deliberate compromise of classified
information or that involve foreign persons, governments, or activities.
b. Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU).
(1) Establishes the IOSC program based on national policies and best business
practices.
(2) Oversees, maintains, and provides training on the Safeguards and Security
Information Management System (SSIMS).
(3) Assesses incident data for the purpose of reviewing and enhancing
security policies.
(4) Provides technical incident and causal analysis expertise to site and
program offices as requested.
(5) Enforces provisions under 10 CFR Part 824, which implements
subsections a, c, and d of section 234B of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,
42 U.S.C. Section 2282b.
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c. Contractor CSO.
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(1) Develops the site IOSC program plan, which addresses each component of
the subject policy. Integrates the site IOSC program plan with the larger
PPM function for the purpose of influencing other functions and
enhancing site-specific implementation of security policies. The site IOSC
program plan must include implementation guidance from the
DOE/NNSA CSO describing expected actions or responses for the
individual elements of the policy. These implementing instructions
include, but are not limited to, the identification of specific incident types
requiring Federal notification, specific Federal offices and entities
requiring notification, and the mechanism for notifying entities within line
management.
(2) Assesses and categorizes all incidents, to determine the appropriate level
of notification, which will influence the consideration for external
notification, corrective actions, damage assessments, etc.
(3) Ensures that any documents generated concerning incidents are reviewed
for classification as required by DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified
Information, dated 10-3-14 as applicable.
(4) Performs tracking and trending analyses on the collective set of incidents
for the purpose of monitoring security program performance and
modifying site security procedures accordingly.
(5) Assesses the impacts of incidents relative to other site programs and
security interests and coordinates, as necessary, with the programmatic
element responsible for the information that is compromised or suspected
of compromise.
(6) Advises the DOE/NNSA CSO of adverse trends or other indicators that
security plans and/or procedures are not achieving the desired results.
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SECTION 1. INCIDENT IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL.
a. Each IOSC with the exception of incidents of Management Interest (MI) (see
section 2 c. (2)) requires categorization, an initial report, an inquiry, and a closure
report. The level of effort associated with the latter three steps is graded based on
the incident category and the factors (severity, asset, etc.) surrounding the
incident.
b. Initial and final reporting is imperative as the DOE/NNSA CSO has specific
responsibilities for notifying and/or coordinating with other agencies,
governments, Departmental leadership, and Congress for select incidents.
c. All information generated as part of this process must be protected according to
its sensitivity and/or classification determination.
d. Security incidents include a range of possible actions, inactions, or events that:
(1) Pose threats to national security interests and/or Departmental assets;
(2) Create potentially serious or dangerous security situations;
(3) Have a significant effect on the S&S Program’s capability to protect DOE
S&S interests;
(4) Indicate the failure to adhere to security procedures; or
(5) Illustrate the system is not functioning as designed by identifying and/or
mitigating potential threats (e.g., detecting suspicious activity, hostile
acts, etc.).
2. INCIDENT IDENTIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION. DOE uses a graded
approach for the identification and categorization of IOSCs. This approach provides a
framework for the requirements of reporting timelines and the level of detail for inquiries
into, and root cause analysis of, specific security incidents. By establishing a graded
approach, line management can effectively allocate the resources necessary to implement
this policy.
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a. All IOSCs must be categorized by significance level and type. As Table 1
illustrates, there are two levels of significance and three types of incidents.
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Table 1. Significance Levels and Incident Types
SIGNIFICANCE LEVEL CATEGORY
A B
INCIDENT TYPE
Security Interest (SI) Security Interest (SI)
Management Interest (MI) Management Interest (MI)
Procedural Interest (PI) Procedural Interest (PI)
b. Incident Significance Level Categories.
(1) Category A incidents, which meet a designated level of significance
relative to the potential impact on the Department and/or national security,
require the notification of the DOE/NNSA CSO and the contractor CSO.
The involvement of the DOE/NNSA CSO for Category A incidents is
imperative for assessing impacts, coordinating with external agencies,
and/or notifying senior management.
(2) Category B incidents, which do not meet the Category A criteria, are
managed and resolved by the contractor CSO; however, this does not
preclude the DOE/NNSA CSO from exercising its oversight
responsibilities. The monitoring of Category B incidents by the contractor
CSO is essential as it allows management to proactively address
reoccurring incidents, thereby minimizing the occurrence of potentially
more significant incidents.
c. Incident Types.
(1) Security Interest (SI). This type of incident involves the loss, theft,
compromise, or suspected compromise of Departmental assets.
(2) Management Interest (MI). This type of incident does not necessarily
involve Departmental assets but is a unique type of incident that may have
potential undesirable impacts. MI incidents therefore warrant management
notification. MI incidents differ from SI and Procedural Interest (PI)
incidents in that the emphasis is on notification; therefore, MI incidents do
not require formal inquiry, closure, etc., but must still be categorized as A
or B.
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(3) Procedural Interest (PI). This type of incident is associated with the failure
to adhere to security procedures, and all evidence surrounding the incident
suggests the asset was not compromised or the likelihood of compromise
is remote.
d. Incident Criteria. Based on the three types of incidents, the following provides a
general framework for distinguishing between Category A and B incidents.
(1) SI.
(a) Category A SI incidents involve the following assets:
1 SNM and nuclear material (note that “Loss” does not
include quantities that are within established shipping,
processing, and inventory limits);
2 All classified matter;
3 As one involving quantities of radiological, chemical,
and/or biological materials that if misused could endanger
the public;
4 Security key or keycard based on the significance of the
asset being protected and the degree of access provided by
the key or keycard (e.g., direct access versus access
impeded by other layers/measures);
5 Protective force firearms, ammunition, explosives, and
equipment per the reporting requirements in DOE O
473.3A Protection Program Operations, dated 03-23-16,
and other equipment documented in the site IOSC program
plan;
6 DOE security badge determined to be the target of the theft;
7 Matter of a foreign government that requires reporting
based on established agreements and required protocols; or
8 Other assets determined by the DOE/NNSA CSO and/or
contractor CSO.
(b) Category B SI incidents involve the following assets:
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1 Export Controlled Information (Ex 3); Unclassified
Controlled Nuclear Information; Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Information; and
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2 Other assets as determined by the DOE/NNSA CSO and/or
contractor CSO.
(2) MI.
(a) Category A MI incidents are significant enough to warrant
notification to the DOE/NNSA CSO. Examples include work
stoppages, arrest of an employee enrolled in a human reliability
program, etc. Incidents constituting or determined to be a Category
A MI must be specified in the IOSC program plan.
(b) Category B MI incidents require notification to the contractor
CSO. Incidents constituting or determined to be a Category B MI
must be specified in the IOSC program plan.
(3) PI.
(a) Category A PI incidents are associated with the failure to adhere to
security procedures and warrant notification to the DOE/NNSA
CSO. An example of a Category A PI incident is an unauthorized
discharge and other incidents determined by the DOE/NNSA CSO
and/or Contractor CSO.
(b) Category B PI incidents do not result in the loss, theft, compromise
or suspected compromise of the asset. These incidents are
supported by evidence that suggest the likelihood of compromise is
remote or that compromise did not occur. An example of a
Category B PI incident would be the improper handling, and/or
storage of classified matter, where the supporting evidence
suggests compromise did not occur or the likelihood was remote.
3. PRELIMINARY INQUIRY, CATEGORIZATION, AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS.
a. The preliminary inquiry and categorization is based on the subject policy and any
additional criteria as documented in the site IOSC program plan. Preliminary
reporting and categorization specifications include:
(1) The “clock starts” when a potential incident is brought to the attention of
management. At that point, the site has a maximum of 5 calendar days to
conduct the preliminary inquiry, to make the initial categorization, and to
perform the initial notification(s).
(2) Although a maximum of 5 calendar days are provided, sites are required to
report the incident as soon as the incident is categorized. The 5 day period
provides flexibility for those incidents requiring additional fact gathering
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such as classification review or an inventory check to locate a potentially
lost/missing item.
(3) If there is still uncertainty at the 5 calendar day mark, with respect to
incident categorization, the incident must be reported as a Category A
pending completion of the inquiry process. If the final inquiry reveals
additional details and facts, the incident can be re-categorized.
(4) Each security incident must be assigned a unique local site tracking
number.
(5) The main emphasis for MI incidents is on notification; therefore, the
subsequent section dealing with inquiries and closure reports is not
applicable to this specific type of incident (unless additional information is
requested by the CSO).
b. Category A Preliminary Reporting Requirements.
(1) The DOE/NNSA CSO must be notified of all Category A incidents.
(2) The site IOSC program plan must contain the notification content and
process to include the personnel and organizations identified for
notification and any additional and/or specific notification requirements.
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(3) If the incident involves classified matter, the Departmental element with
programmatic responsibility for the information must be identified.
Notification must include whether origination was by another agency or
foreign government and a description of the compromised or suspected
compromised information. See “Incident Closure” in this section for
additional content considerations for the initial report.
(4) If the site determines that an incident involves the loss, theft, compromise,
or suspected compromise of Top Secret, SCI, SAP, and RD Nuclear
Weapon Data, the designee(s) or element with programmatic
responsibility of the information must review the incident and render two
additional determinations.
(a) If it is determined that the incident meets the significant nuclear
defense intelligence loss criteria, the appropriate Federal entity(s)
after consultation with the Director, Central Intelligence, and the
Director, FBI must provide notification to Congress. The
notification to Congress must occur within 30 days of categorizing
the event as a 50 U.S.C. Section 2656 reportable incident.
(b) The element with programmatic responsibility for the information
must also determine if the incident warrants a damage assessment.
Damage assessments are normally conducted for Top Secret, SCI,
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SAP, and RD Nuclear Weapon Data classified information;
however, they can also be performed for other incidents involving
other levels and categories of classified information. In addition to
the specific information compromised or suspected of compromise,
other considerations for conducting a damage assessment are, but
not limited to, if the incident is associated with a violation of law,
if the information was compromised to a wide audience, etc.
c. Category B Preliminary Reporting Requirements. While notification and
reporting of Category B incidents does not extend beyond the contractor CSO, the
approved site IOSC program plan must document the internal notification
process.
d. Reporting to Cognizant Personnel Security Offices. IOSCs, regardless of
category, may impact an individual’s eligibility for access to classified
information. Therefore, upon closure, the outcome of the inquiry for all security
incidents regarding individuals applying for or holding a DOE security clearance
must be reported to the personnel security office with cognizance over the
individual’s access eligibility.
e. Reporting Incidents Associated with Sensitive Programs. IOSCs involving
activities associated with sensitive programs must follow the same initial
reporting process but may omit details because of programmatic controls. These
programs include the SCI Program, SAP Program, the Technical Surveillance
Countermeasures (TSCM) Program, the Counterintelligence (CI) Program, or
other programs identified by the appropriate Federal designee(s). All subsequent
reporting must be handled within the programmatic channels until the inquiry
report has been closed within the sensitive program.
f. Other Multi-Program Reporting. An event that meets the criteria for reporting as
an IOSC does not negate the responsibility to report through other related
reporting chains such as (but not limited to):
(1) Per DOE O 232.2, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations
Information, Admin Chg. 1, 8-30-11 (or successor directive), security
incidents that affect both safety and security are reportable through the
Occurrence Reporting Processing System (ORPS).
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(2) Per DOE O 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System,
dated 11-2-05, security incidents that are reportable under the provisions
of DOE O 151.1C must continue to be reported in accordance with that
Order and this Attachment.
(3) Incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII), both
electronic and hardcopy, must be reported to the Office of Chief
Information Officer in accordance with DOE O 206.1, Department of
Energy Privacy Program, dated 1-16-09.
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(4) NNSA “Flash Reporting” procedures are not affected by requirements in
this section.
(5) Per DOE O 475.1, Counterintelligence Program, dated 12-10-04, the
geographically closest element of the Office of Counterintelligence/Office
of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence must be notified of security
incidents involving any credible information that a non-U.S. citizen or an
agent of a foreign power is involved or that there are indications of
deliberate compromise from a U.S. Federal or contractor employee.
Appropriate notifications (i.e., FBI) will then be made in accordance with
50 U.S.C. Section 402a.
(6) Per DOE O 221.1A, Reporting Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Office of
Inspector General, when an inquiry surrounding an IOSC establishes
information indicating that fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption,
criminal acts, or mismanagement has occurred, the Office of the Inspector
General must be notified.
(7) Per DOE O 205.1B, Chg 3, Department of Energy Cyber Security
Program, dated 5-16-11 (or successor directive), all cyber security related
incidents must be reported to the Computer Incident Response Center
(CIRC). Any cyber security incident involving the loss, theft, compromise,
or suspected compromise of classified or controlled unclassified
information must also be reported through the IOSC program.
(8) Whenever a compromise involves the classified matter of another Federal
agency, the Federal designee(s) within line management must coordinate
with the other government agencies (OGAs), as appropriate.
(9) Whenever a compromise involves the matter of a foreign government that
requires protection (e.g., Confidential Foreign Government Information
Modified Handling [C/FGI-Mod], classified Foreign Government
Information), the Federal designee(s) within line management must
coordinate with the U.S. Department of State and the foreign government
as appropriate. The foreign government, however, will not normally be
advised of any Departmental security system vulnerabilities that allowed
or contributed to the compromise.
(10) If a compromise of SCI has occurred, the Director, Office of Intelligence
and Counterintelligence, must consult with the designated representative
of the Director, Central Intelligence and other officials responsible for the
information involved.
g. Special Reporting Situations. Under certain circumstances, related IOSCs that are
anticipated to recur over a long period of time may be consolidated from a
reporting and documentation perspective. This situation will be handled on a case-
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by-case basis between the contractor CSO and the Federal designee(s) with
specific reporting plans documented in the approved site IOSC program plan.
4. CONDUCT OF INQUIRIES. An inquiry must be conducted to establish the pertinent
facts and circumstances surrounding the security incident. The specific inquiry process
established by the contractor CSO must be documented in the site IOSC program plan.
Specific requirements and actions that must be considered when conducting inquiries
include:
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a. If a security incident affects more than one site/facility under the purview of a
single Program and/or Site Office, that office must assign responsibility to a lead
organization. If the sites/facilities fall under the purview of multiple Program
Offices, those offices must, by mutual agreement, decide on a lead organization
with responsibility for the inquiry.
b. In all instances where the Federal designee(s) disagrees with the contractor CSO
report, the Federal designee(s) must assume supplemental inquiry responsibilities.
c. When the inquiry into an IOSC necessitates communication with agencies/
organizations external to the Department (e.g., the U.S. Postal Service, the FBI, or
other Federal, state, or local agencies), a Federal employee must be responsible
for performing all such communication. If necessary, the contractor CSO may
perform this function with the written concurrence of the Federal designee.
5. INQUIRY OFFICIALS.
a. Inquiry officials may be either Federal or contractor employees and must have
previous investigative experience or Departmental inquiry official training.
Inquiry officials must be knowledgeable of appropriate laws, executive orders,
Departmental directives, and/or regulatory requirements.
b. Inquiry officials are not authorized to detain individuals for interviews or to
obtain sworn statements. They may only conduct consensual interview and
request signed statements.
c. Inquiry officials must be appointed in writing by the designated Federal entity(s).
d. If an inquiry official determines or suspects that a foreign power or an agent of a
foreign power is involved, the contractor CSO must stop further inquiry actions
and notify the designated Federal designee(s), who will assume further
notification and reporting responsibilities to include coordination with the Office
of Counterintelligence. In such instances, the inquiry official must document the
known circumstances surrounding the IOSC and submit all accumulated data to
the Federal designee(s).
e. Inquiry officials are responsible for conducting the inquiry and maintaining all
documentation associated with the inquiry. Specific actions must at least include:
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(1) Collect all information and physical evidence associated with the security
incident. Physical evidence collected must be controlled and a chain-of-
custody must be maintained.
(2) Identify persons associated with the incident and conduct interviews to
obtain additional information regarding the incident.
(3) Reconstruct the security incident to the greatest extent possible using
collected information and evidence. The reconstruction should include a
chronological sequence of events that describes the actions preceding and
following the incident.
(4) Identify any collateral effect to other programs or security interests.
(5) Analyze and evaluate which systems/functions performed correctly or
failed to perform as designed. This action will provide the basis for
determining the cause of the incident and subsequent corrective actions.
6. INCIDENT CLOSURE. The final closure report serves as the basis for closing incidents.
Similar to inquiries, the level of detail provided in the report will vary on the category of
the incident. The report content and closing procedures must be documented in the site
IOSC program plan. At a minimum, the final closure report content and closure process
must include:
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a. The final closure report for Category A incidents must be submitted within
90 calendar days of preliminary incident notification. The time frame for
completing inquiries and the process for seeking extensions must be addressed in
the site IOSC program plan.
b. Category A incidents must be closed via SSIMS.
c. Category B incidents can be closed using SSIMS or a locally approved system
identified in the site IOSC program plan. The incident notification and the inquiry
report must contain supporting documentation of factors used to determine that
the likelihood of compromise and/or the potential for damage to national security
is remote (e.g., failure to secure a document in a security container; however,
multiple physical protection layers exist preventing unauthorized disclosure). This
documentation provides the basis for making a statement that the circumstances
surrounding the security incident are such that the possibility of damage to the
national security can be discounted.
d. All supporting documentation must be retained with the final report. For Category
A incidents, at a minimum, the documentation must include:
(1) Material and relevant information (i.e., the “who, what, when, and where”)
that was not included in the initial report;
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(2) The name of the individual(s) who was primarily responsible for the
incident, including a record of prior incidents for which the individual had
been determined responsible;
(3) If applicable, documentation noting if the unauthorized disclosure was
willful (i.e., intentional vs. inadvertent disclosure);
(4) A statement of the corrective actions taken to preclude recurrence and the
disciplinary action taken against the responsible individual(s), if any;
(5) If applicable, specific reasons for reaching the conclusion that the theft,
loss, compromise, suspected compromise, compromise did not occur or
that the likelihood of compromise was remote;
(6) Identification of any collateral (i.e., extent of condition) effect to other
programs or security interests;
(7) If the incident involves the compromise or suspected compromise of
information, the extent of the dissemination (e.g., number of individuals
and their citizenship; global disclosure via cyber mediums, open source
publication; etc.) must be identified; and
(8) Identification of specific impacts (i.e., degree of damage, reference 32
CFR Part 2001.48) of the incident to the Department and/or national
security. Whenever an incident involves classified matter or interests of
more than one Government agency, each agency is responsible for
conducting the damage assessment resulting from its compromised matter.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.
a. Whenever possible, the responsibility for an IOSC must be assigned to an
individual rather than to a position or office. When individual responsibility
cannot be established and the facts show that a responsible official allowed
conditions to exist that led to an IOSC, responsibility must be assigned to that
official.
b. Security infractions are issued to document the assignment of responsibility for an
IOSC. Persons deemed responsible for a security incident may, at management’s
discretion, be issued a security infraction and/or have disciplinary actions taken in
accordance with DOE’s or their employer’s personnel practices as applicable.
c. Any administrative actions imposed on an uncleared individual must be
communicated to the respective personal identity verification office for Homeland
Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12).
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1. Purpose
2. Cancellations
3. Applicability
4. Requirements
5. Responsibilities
6. References
7. Definitions
8. Contact
APPENDIX A. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
SECTION 1. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
CHAPTER I. SECURITY PLANS
CHAPTER II. SECURITY CONDITIONS
If the determination is made that the Departmental SECON level should change notification will be made through the Emergency Operations Center.
CHAPTER III. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
SECTION 2. SURVEY, REVIEW, AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
APPENDIX B. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
SECTION 1. FACILITY CLEARANCES AND REGISTRATION OF SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER I. FACILITY CLEARANCE PROGRAM
1. GENERAL.
CHAPTER II. IMPORTANCE RATINGS
CHAPTER III. FACILITY CLEARANCE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER IV. INTERIM AND LIMITED Facility Clearances
CHAPTER V. PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES AND EXCLUSION PROCEDURES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACTOR Facility Clearances
CHAPTER VI. FACILITY CLEARANCES GRANTED BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
CHAPTER VII. DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF Facility clearances AND RELATED SECURITY ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER VIII. SUSPENSIONS
CHAPTER IX. FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION AND CLOSE OUT
SECTION 2. FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER I. GENERAL FOCI PROGRAM INFORMATION
CHAPTER II. FOCI PROCESSING
CHAPTER III. CHANGES TO FOCI INFORMATION
CHAPTER IV. FOCI MITIGATION
SECTION 3. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS
SECTION 4. CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
SECTION 5. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF SECURITY-FUNDED TECHNOLOGIES
SECTION 1. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM PLANNING
CHAPTER I. SECURITY PLANS
CHAPTER II. SECURITY CONDITIONS
CHAPTER III. PERFORMANCE ASSURANCE
SECTION 2. SURVEY, REVIEW AND SELF-ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS
SECTION 1. FACILITY CLEARANCES AND REGISTRATION OF SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY ACTIVITIES
CHAPTER I. FACILITY CLEARANCE PROGRAM
1. GENERAL.
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. A contractor or prospective contractor must meet the following eligibility requirements prior to being processed for an FCL:
CHAPTER II. IMPORTANCE RATINGS
CHAPTER III. FACILITY CLEARANCE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER IV. INTERIM AND LIMITED FCLs
CHAPTER V. PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES AND EXCLUSION PROCEDURES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACTOR FCLs
CHAPTER VI. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER VII. SUSPENSIONS
CHAPTER VIII. FACILITY CLEARANCE TERMINATION AND CLOSE OUT
SECTION 2. FOREIGN OWNERSHIP, CONTROL, OR INFLUENCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER I. GENERAL FOCI PROGRAM INFORMATION
CHAPTER II. FOCI MITIGATION
SECTION 3. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS
SECTION 4. CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS
SECTION 5. SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
SECTION 6. RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF SECURITY-FUNDED TECHNOLOGIES
Section 1. INCIDENT IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS