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Section 1
AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: INITIATED BY:
www.directives.doe.gov Security Policy Staff
Office of Security
Office of Health, Safety, and Security
U.S. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, D.C.
Approved: 4-9-03
Admin Chg 1: 1-13-11
Sunset Review: 4-9-05
Expires: 4-9-07
SUBJECT: IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING OFFICIAL USE ONLY INFORMATION
1. OBJECTIVE. To establish a program within the Department of Energy (DOE), including
the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), to identify certain unclassified
controlled information as Official Use Only (OUO) and to identify, mark, and protect
documents containing such information. This information may be exempt from public
release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and has the potential to damage
governmental, commercial, or private interests if disseminated to persons who do not
need to know the information to perform their jobs or other DOE-authorized activities.
2. CANCELLATION. None.
3. APPLICABILITY.
a. DOE Elements. Except as noted in paragraph 3c, tThis Order applies to all DOE
Departmental elements, including NNSA, listed on Attachment 1 that (1) identify
information under their cognizance as OUO and mark documents they generate
accordingly or (2) possess documents that are marked as containing OUO
information or with equivalent markings from other agencies (see definitions for
examples of such markings).
The Administrator of NNSA will assure that NNSA employees and contractors
comply with their respective responsibilities under this directive. Nothing in this
Order will be construed to interfere with the NNSA Administrator’s authority
under section 3212(d) of Public Law (P.L.) 106-65 to establish Administration-
specific policies, unless disapproved by the Secretary.
b. Contractors.
(1) The Contractor Requirements Document (CRD), Attachment 21, sets forth
requirements of this Order that apply to contractors responsible for the
management and operation of the Department-owned facilities (hereafter
referred to as site/facility management contractors) whose contracts
include the CRD.
(2) This CRD must be included in site/facility management contracts that
involve activities where OUO information and documents will be handled,
used, or generated.
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(3) The officials identified in paragraph 5, Responsibilities, are responsible for
notifying the contracting officers which site/facility management contracts
are affected. Once notified, the contracting officer is responsible for
incorporating the CRD into each affected site/facility management contract
via the Laws, Regulations, and Departmental Directives clause of the
contract.
(4) As the Laws, Regulations, and Departmental Directives clause of a
site/facility management contract states, regardless of the performer of the
work, the site/facility management contractor with the CRD incorporated
into its contract is responsible for compliance with the requirements of the
CRD. An affected site/facility management contractor is responsible for
flowing down the requirements of this CRD to subcontracts at any tier to
the extent necessary to ensure the site/facility management contractors=’s
compliance with the requirements.
c. ExclusionsEquivalencies/Exemptions for DOE O 471.3.
Exemption. Consistent with the responsibilities and authorities assigned
identified in Executive Order 12344, codified at 50 USC sections 2406 and 2511
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and to ensure consistency through the joint Navy/DOE Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Program, the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors (Director) Director of the
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program will implement and oversee requirements and
practices pertaining to this Directive determine the applicability of this Order for
activities and facilities under his control the Director's cognizance, as deemed
appropriate.
4. REQUIREMENTS.
a. To be identified as OUO, information must be unclassified; have the potential to
damage governmental, commercial, or private interests if disseminated to persons
who do not need to know the information to perform their jobs or other DOE-
authorized activities; and fall under at least one of eight Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) exemptions (exemptions 2 through 9; information falling under
exemption 1 can never be OUO because it covers information classified by
Executive order). (See DOE M 471.3-1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting
Official Use Only Information, dated 4-9-03, for additional details.)
b. An unclassified document originated within a program element must be evaluated
to determine whether it contains OUO information. An unclassified document
that is produced by or for DOE/NNSA or is under the control of DOE/NNSA may
be evaluated to determine whether it contains OUO information. (NOTE:
Documents maintained in restricted access files do not need to be reviewed while
in these files or when retrieved from the files for reference, inventory, or similar
purposes as long as the documents will be returned to the files and are not
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accessible by individuals who are not authorized access to the OUO information.
See DOE M 471.3-1, Chapter 1, for additional details.)
c. A document determined to contain OUO information must be marked as
described in DOE M 471.3-1. (NOTE: Documents maintained in restricted
access files do not need to be marked while in these files or when retrieved from
the files for reference, inventory, or similar purposes as long as the documents
will be returned to the files and are not accessible by individuals who are not
authorized access to the OUO information. See DOE M 471.3-1, Chapter I,
paragraph 4e.)
d. A document determined to no longer warrant protection as OUO must have its
markings removed as described in DOE M 471.3-1.
e. Access to (1) documents marked as containing OUO information or (2) OUO
information from such documents must only be provided to those persons who
need to know the information to perform their jobs or other DOE-authorized
activities.
f. Documents marked as containing OUO information and other-Agency documents
with equivalent markings must be protected as described in DOE M 471.3-1.
g. An administrative penalty as prescribed in DOE 3750.1, Work Force Discipline,
dated 3-23-83, is imposed if an employee (1) intentionally releases OUO
information from a document marked as containing OUO information to a person
who does not need to know the information to perform his or her job or other
DOE-authorized activities, (2) intentionally or negligently releases a document
marked as containing OUO information to a person who does not need to know
the information to perform his or her job or other DOE-authorized activities,
(3) intentionally does not mark a document that is known to contain OUO
information, or (4) intentionally marks a document that is known not to contain
OUO information.
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h. If a document marked as containing OUO information is requested under FOIA,
the document is not automatically exempt from public release, but must be
reviewed and processed under 10 CFR Part 1004.
i. Except for Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, which is identified,
marked, and protected under 10 CFR Part 1017, Identification and Protection of
Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, and DOE O 471.1AB, Identification
and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, dated 6-30-003-
1-2010, and DOE M 471.1-1, Identification and Protection of Unclassified
Controlled Nuclear Information Manual, dated 6-30-00, and Naval Nuclear
Propulsion Information, which is controlled under 32 CFR Part 250, OUO
markings are the only markings to be used within DOE to designate documents
containing unclassified controlled information. Additional markings that are
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based on law, regulation, or other DOE directives that convey additional advice
on handling or access restrictions (e.g., “Source Selection Information—See
FAR 2-101and 3.104”; “Protected CRADA Information”; “Export Controlled
Information”) are allowed.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Secretarial Officers.
(1) Review procurement requests for new site/facility management contracts
and, if appropriate, ensure that the requirements of the CRD of this
directive are included in the contracts.
(2) Ensure that requirements contained in paragraph 4 of this Order are
implemented by employees within their respective organizations.
(3) May develop and approve guidance to be used by all employees to identify
documents containing OUO information under their cognizance and
forward such guidance to the Director, Office of SecurityDeputy Chief for
Operations, Office of Health, Safety and Security, for issuance.
(4) May develop, approve, and issue guidance to be used only by employees
within their respective organizations to identify documents containing
OUO information. Such guidance must be consistent with guidance issued
under paragraphs 5a(3) and 5b(2).
b. Deputy Chief for Operations, Office of Health, Safety and SecurityDirector,
Office of Security.
(1) Develops and issues policies and procedures to identify OUO information
and to identify and mark documents containing such information.
(2) Develops and issues guidance, with the concurrence of the program office
with cognizance over the information, to assist individuals in determining
whether a document contains OUO information. Issues guidance for use
by all DOE employees that was developed and approved by Secretarial
officers under paragraph 5a(3).
(3) Develops and issues protection requirements for OUO information.
(4) Develops and disseminates training material and conducts training
sessions to assist individuals in identifying documents containing OUO
information and marking such documents.
c. Freedom of Information Officers. Coordinate requests for documents under
FOIA.
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d. Contracting Officers.
(1) After notification by the appropriate program official, incorporate the
CRD into the affected site/facility management contract in accordance
with the Laws, Regulations, and DOE Directives clause of the contracts.
(2) Assist originators of procurement requests who want to incorporate the
requirements of the CRD of this Order in new non site/facility
management contracts, as appropriate.
6. DEVIATIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS. A Secretarial Officer may propose a variance
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(i.e., an alternate or equivalent means of meeting a requirement) or request a waiver from
a specific requirement in this Order or in DOE M 471.3-1. This proposal must
(a) identify the Order or Manual requirement for which a variance or waiver is being
requested; (b) explain why a variance or waiver is needed; and (c) if requesting a
variance, describe the alternate or equivalent means for meeting the requirement. The
proposal must be submitted to the Deputy Chief for Operations, Office of Health, Safety
and SecurityDirector, Office of Security, for approval. The Director=sDeputy Chief’s
decision must be made within 30 days. The Office of Health, Safety and Security Office
of Security will review each approved variance or waiver periodically to ensure it is still
needed.
7. REFERENCES.
a. a. 10 CFR Part 1004, Freedom of Information.
b. DOE O 241.1A, Scientific and Technical Information Management, dated 4-9-01.
c.b. DOE M 471.3-1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only
Information, dated 4-9-03.
d. DOE G 471.3-1, Guide to Identifying Official Use Only Information,
dated 4-9-03.
e.c. DOE 3750.1, Work Force Discipline, dated 3-23-83.
8. DEFINITIONS.
a. Document. Recorded information regardless of its medium or characteristics.
b. Equivalent markings. Other-Agency information control markings that are
equivalent to DOE Official Use Only (OUO) include but are not limited to the
following: “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) from the Department of Defense and
many other agencies, “Sensitive But Unclassified” (SBU) from the Department of
State, and “Limited Official Use” (LOU) from the Department of Justice.
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c. Information. Facts, data, or knowledge itself regardless of the medium of its
conveyance. (Documents are deemed to convey or contain information and are
not considered to be information per se.)
d. Official Use Only (OUO) information. Certain unclassified information that may
be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act and has the
potential to damage governmental, commercial, or private interests if
disseminated to persons who do not need to know the information to perform their
jobs or other DOE authorized activities.
9. CONTACT. Questions concerning this Order should be addressed to Information
Classification and Control Policythe Office of Classification at 301-903-75675454.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
KYLE E. McSLARROW
Deputy Secretary
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS TO WHICH DOE O 471.3,
Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information, IS APPLICABLE
Office of the Secretary
Office of the Chief Information Officer
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management
Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence
Departmental Representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Information Administration
Office of Environment, Safety and Health
Office of Environmental Management
Office of Fossil Energy
Office of General Counsel
Office of Health, Safety and Security
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Office of Independent Oversight and Performance Assurance
Office of the Inspector General
Office of Legacy Management
Office of Intelligence
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Office of Management, Budget and Evaluation and Chief Financial Officer
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology
Office of Policy and International Affairs
Office of Public Affairs
Office of Science
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board
Office of Security
Office of Worker and Community Transition
Office of Energy Assurance
Bonneville Power Administration
Southeastern Power Administration
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Southwestern Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration
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CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT
DOE O 471.3, Identifying Official Use Only Information
Regardless of the performer of the work, the contractor is responsible for compliance with the
requirements of this Contractor Requirements Document (CRD). The contractor is responsible
for flowing down the requirements of this CRD to subcontracts at any tier to the extent necessary
to ensure the contractor’s compliance with the requirements. The contractor shall:
1. Determine whether unclassified documents created and/or handled in the performance of
this contract contain Official Use Only (OUO) information. (See Chapter I, paragraphs
2a and 2b, of the CRD for DOE M 471.3-1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting
Official Use Only Information, dated 4-9-03.)
2. Ensure that documents determined to contain OUO information are marked appropriately.
(See Chapter I, paragraph 4, of the CRD for DOE M 471.3-1.) Except for Unclassified
Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information
(NNPI), OUO markings are the only markings to be used to designate documents
containing unclassified controlled information. Additional markings that are based on
law, regulation, or other DOE CRD that convey additional advice on handling or access
restrictions (e.g., “Protected CRADA Information,” “Export Controlled Information”) are
allowed.
3. Ensure that documents determined to no longer warrant protection as OUO have their
markings removed. [See Chapter I, paragraphs 4g(1) and 4g(2) of the CRD for
DOE M 471.3-1.]
4. Ensure that access to (a) documents marked as containing OUO information or (b) OUO
information from such documents is only provided to those persons who need to know
the information to perform their jobs or other DOE-authorized activities.
5. Ensure that documents marked as containing OUO information and other-Agency
documents with equivalent markings [e.g., “For Official Use Only” (FOUO) from the
Department of Defense; “Sensitive But Unclassified” (SBU) from the Department of
State; “Limited Official Use” (LOU) from the Department of Justice] are protected. (See
Chapter II, paragraph 2, of the CRD for DOE M 471.3-1.)
6. Ensure that a request for a variance (i.e., an alternate or equivalent means of meeting a
requirement) or waiver from any requirements in the CRD for DOE O 471.3 or
DOE M 471.3-1 are provided to the appropriate Secretarial Officer. Such request must
(a) identify the requirement for which a variance or waiver is being requested; (b) explain
why the variance or waiver is needed; and (c) if requesting a variance, describe the
alternate or equivalent means for meeting the requirement.
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7. Impose an administrative penalty, as appropriate, if (a) OUO information from a
document marked as containing OUO information is intentionally released to a person
who does not need to know the information to perform his or her job or other
DOE-authorized activities, (b) a document marked as containing OUO information is
intentionally or negligently released to a person who does not need to know the
information to perform his or her job or other DOE-authorized activities, (c) a document
that is known to contain OUO information is intentionally not marked, or (d) a document
that is known to not contain OUO information is intentionally marked as containing such
information.