DOE O 5631.1C, Safeguards and Security Awareness Program
Functional areas: Defense Programs
Cancels DOE O 5631.1B. Canceled by DOE O 470.1 of 9-28-1995.
Superseded By:
DOE O 470.1, Safeguards and Security Program on Sep 28, 1995
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Superseded by
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- DOE O 470.1Safeguards and Security Program (Sep 28, 1995)
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Section 1
U.S. Department
Washington,
of Energy
D.C.
ORDER
I DOE 5631.1C
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SUBJECT: SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAM
1. PURPOSE. To establish policies, responsibilities, and requirements for the
implementation of a Safeguards and Security Awareness Program for the
Department of Energy.
2. CANCELLATION. DOE 5631.1B, SECURITY EDUCATION BRIEFING AND AWARENESS PROGRAM,
of 12-31-91.
3. APPLICABILITY/EXCLUSIONS/DEVIATIONS .
a. General. This Order applies to Departmental Elements responsible for
the protection of classified matter and the safeguarding of special
nuclear materials.
b. Application to Contracts. The provisions of this Order are to be
applied to covered contractors and they will apply to the extent
implemented under a contract or other agreement. A covered contractor
(e.g. management and operating contractor, service support contractor,
onsite contractor) is a seller of supplies or services that has been
awarded a procurement contract or subcontract involving protection of
classified matter or safeguarding of special nuclear materials.
c. Exclusions. Departmental facilities and activities subject to
regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are exempt from the
requirements of this Order.
d. Deviations. Deviations from requirements shall be processed according
to DOE 5630.11A, SAFEGUARDS AND ‘SECURITY PROGRAM. -
4. REFERENCES. See Attachment 1.
5. POLICY.
a. The formulation and maintenance of a structured safeguards and security
awareness program is required for all Departmental elements and
contractors.
b. As a condition of access to DOE security areas or classified
information, all DOE and DOE contractor employees shall attend briefings
as required by this Order. Failure of an individual to attend specified
briefing(s) shall be grounds for denial of access to classified
information and security areas.
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Safeguards
and Security
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c. Safeguards and
limited to the
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security awareness programs shall include, but are” not
following: initial, comprehensive, refresher, and
termination briefings. -
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES.
a. Director of Security Affairs. Approves the policy and requirements for
regulating the Safeguards and Security Awareness Program.
b. Director of Declassification. Provides safeguards and security
awareness materials to Headquarters and Field element Security
Awareness Coordinators on classification requirements.
c. Director Safeguards and Security shall:
(1) Develop policies, objectives, standards and guidelines for the
Safeguards and Security Awareness Program.
(2) Maintain oversight of the implementation of the Safeguards and
Security Awareness Program throughout DOE (including contractors).
(3) Provide safeguards and security awareness materials to Headquarters
and field Security Education Coordinators, as appropriate.
(4) Plan and present safeguards and security awareness workshops for
Safeguards and Security Awareness Coordinators and other employees
having safeguards and security awareness responsibilities.
(5) Coordinate with the Director of Declassification to assure that
classification requirements are appropriately covered in safeguards
and security awareness briefings.
(6) Appoint a security representative to serve as a DOE-wide Safeguards
and Security Awareness Program manager.
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(7) Appoint a Headquarters Safeguards and Security Awareness
Coordinator who will coordinate and provide oversight of the
headquarters safeguards and security awareness program. The
Coordinator will provide safeguards and security awareness to DOE
and DOE contractor employees located at Headquarters, in
coordination with safeguards and security awareness points of
contact.
d. Heads of Headquarters Elements shall:
(1) Ensure that office management and
safeguards and security awareness
Paragraph 6d(3) below.
supervisory personnel support the
point of contact identified in
(2) Ensure, as appropriate, through security surveys and oversight
activities that Departmental elements and contractors establish and
maintain safeguards and security awareness programs in compliance
with this Order.
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e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
(3) Appoint a safeguards and security awareness point of contact who
will coordinate with the Director of Safeguards and Security to
assist in identifying and scheduling participants in the safeguards
and security awareness program and who will serve as liaison with
the Headquarters Safeguards and Security Awareness Coordinator.
Heads of Field Elements shall:
(1) Ensure that support and resources are available as necessary to
implement the provisions of this Order.
(2) Appoint a Safeguards and Security Awareness Coordinator who will be
responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this Order.
Heads of Departmental Elements shall, in addition to the requirements
provided in Paragraphs 6d and e, designate an individual(s) to be
responsible for bringing to the attention of the contracting officer
each procurement falling within the scope of this Order. Unless another
Individual is designated, the responsibility is assigned to the
procurement request originator (the individual responsible for
initiating a requirement on DOE F 4200.33, “Procurement Request
Authorization.
Procurement request originators (the individuals responsible for
initiating a requirement on DOE F 4200.33) or such other individual(s)
as designated by the cognizant Head of Headquarters or Field Element,
shall bring to the attention of the cognizant contracting officer the
following: (1) each procurement requiring the application of the
Directive, (2) requirements for flowdown of provisions of this Directive
to any subcontract or sub-award, and (3) identification of the
paragraphs or other portions of this Directive with which the awardee,
or, if different, a sub-awardee, is to comply.
Contracting officers, based on advice received from the procurement
request originator or other designated individuals, shall apply
applicable provisions of this Order to awards falling within its scope.
For awards, other than management and operating contracts, this shall be
by incorporation or reference using explicit language in a contractual
action, usually bilateral.
Director. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program shall, in accordance with the
responsibilities and authorities assigned by Executive Order 12344
(statutorily prescribed by 42 USC 7158, note) and to ensure consistency
throughout the joint Navy/DOE organization of the Naval Nuclear
Propulsion Program, implement and oversee all policy and practices
pertaining to the safeguards and security awareness program for
facilities and activities under the Director’s cognizance.
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7.
8.
DO3 5631.1C
SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AWARENESS COORDINATOR.
Section 3
a. A Safeguards and Security Awareness Coordinator shall possess necessary
knowledge and skills, such as:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(lo)
(11)
Knowledge of applicable DOE safeguards and security orders, rules,
and regulations;
Knowledge of applicable site(s) security orders, rules, procedures,
and regulations;
Knowledge of the demographics of the audience;
Knowledge of the site(s) layout;
Writing and editing skills;
Presentation and speaking skills;
Audiovisual preparation skills;
Knowledge of recent espionage cases;
Knowledge of approaches and recruitment techniques employed by
hostile intelligence services;
Knowledge of security-related incidents and concerns; and
Knowledge of security threats and vulnerabilities.
b. Requisite knowledge and skills may be derived from an individual’s past
or current job experience, whether from DOE or DOE contractor
organizations, other Federal agencies, or commercial sources.
INITIAL SECURITY BRIEFING.
a.
b.
Purpose. Initial safeguards and security awareness briefings shall be
developed and conducted to inform cleared and uncleared individuals who
will have access to security areas, of local security procedures and
access control requirements.
Scheduling. Each individual shall receive the initial security briefing
prior to assuming duties. Initial and comprehensive briefings may, at
the discretion of the facility, be conducted simultaneously. Under such
circumstances, the subject requirements shall be included as prescribed
by both initial and comprehensive criteria.
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c. Subjects. Initial briefing subjects shall include, but are not limited
to:
(1) General overview of program and function activities relative to the
particular facility;
(2) General overview of DOE security programs, to include personnel
security, information security, and physical security;
(3) Local
(4) Local
(5) Theft
access control procedures;
escort requirements;
or misuse of Government property;
(6) Restrictions on the introduction of prohibited articles to DOE
facilities;
(7) Substance abuse policies; and
(8) Hostile intelligence threat, foreign contacts, and travel to
sensitive countries.
d. Target Population. An initial security briefing is required for all
individuals with access to security areas or security interests.
9. COMPREHENSIVE BRIEFING.
a. Purpose. The comprehensive briefing is designed
who are granted a DOE security clearance (access
security responsibilities.
to inform individuals
authorization) of their
b. Scheduling. Prior to being granted access to classified information or
special nuclear materials
briefing.
, an individual shall receive a comprehensive
Comprehensive briefings shall be scheduled with a frequency
that ensures minimum delay in the granting of access. Additionally, all
individuals possessing a security clearance who are
permanently transferred to another DOE facility, shall also receive
a comprehensive briefing at the new facility.
c. Subjects. Comprehensive briefing subjects shall include, but are not
limited to:
(1) Authority for DOE classified information programs;
(2) Definitions of the categories of classified information;
(3) Definitions of the levels of sensitivity of classified information;
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(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(lo)
(11)
(12)
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General facts concerning classifying and declassifying information;
Information on badge systems and clearance levels;
Escorting procedures;
Section 4
Control, storage, marking, reproduction,
destruction of classified matter, includi
facsimile (FAX) transmissions; and
Notification to the appropriate security
following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
transmittal and
ng telecommunications and
officials of any of the
Illegal or unauthorized access being sought to
or sensitive information, technology, or special
materials; or the individual’s belief that he or
be the target of attempted exploitation.
classified
nuclear
she may
Any unofficial contact with organizations or individuals from
sensitive countries.
Actual or imminent security incidents, such as the compromise
of classified information, acts of sabotage or terrorism, or
approaches or contacts by hostile intelligence organizations.
Marriage or name change subsequent to being granted an access
authorization.
Arrests, charges (including dismissals) or detention by
Federal, State, or other law enforcement authorities, for any
Federal law, State law, county or municipal law, regulation
or ordinance (including traffic violations for which a fine of
more than $250 was imposed).
Legal and administrative sanctions imposed for infractions and
violations of security regulations and criteria.
Intelligence services targeting and recruitment methods.
Security systems requirements.
General facts about the protection of special nuclear materials
(SNM).
d. Target Population. All individuals shall be provided a comprehensive
briefing upon receipt of a security clearance and prior to access to
classified information or special nuclear material.
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e. Documentation]. As a condition of access, all individuals possessing a
security clearance, shall complete Standard Form 312
(SF-312),, ‘Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement". The
completed SF-312 satisfies documentation requirements contained on page
6 in paragraph 12. Failure of an individual to execute the SF 312 shall
be grounds for denial of access to classified matter.
10. REFRESHER BRIEFINGS.
a. Purpose. The refresher security briefing is intended to reinforce
information on security policy and information relating to security
responsibilities for individuals who possess DOE access authorizations.
b. Scheduling Refresher briefings are mandatory for all individuals
possessing-active DOE access authorizations.
(1) Annual refresher briefings shall normally be conducted each
calendar year at approximately 12-month intervals.
(2) Responsible security offices shall coordinate attendance at
refresher briefings with security or administrative representatives
of organizational elements within the scope of their security
authority.
c. Subjects. Refresher briefing subjects may be similar but not limited to
those listed for the comprehensive briefing and may include the
following examples:
(1) The insider threat;
(2) The hostile intelligence threat;
(3) Need-to-know;
(4) Document control procedures;
(5) DOE policy on substance or illegal drug use;
(6) Contact with persons or organizations from sensitive countries;
(7) Travel to sensitive countries; and
(8) Trustworthiness, honesty, and emotional or mental illness.
d. Target Population. All individuals possessing DOE access authorizations
shall be provided annual refresher briefings.
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11. TERMINATION BRIEFINGS.
a. Purpose The termination briefing is designed to remind indivi
their continuing security responsibilities when their access
authorizations are terminated.
duals of
Section 5
b. Scheduling. Termination briefings shall be given either on the last day
of employment, the last day the person possesses a security clearance,
or when the person no longer requires access to classified matter,
whichever is sooner.
c. Subjects. Individuals whose clearance is being terminated shall be
informed of:
(1) The items contained in the termination statement on the ongoing
need to protect sensitive and classified information,
(2) The subjects as contained in the nondisclosure agreement
(SF-312).
(3) The penalties
d. Target Population.
being terminated.
for unauthorized disclosure of classified matter.
Any individual whose security clearance is
e. Documentation. The completion of DOE F 5631.29, ‘Security Termination
Statement,” satisfies the documentation requirements contained in
paragraph 12 below.
a. Security briefing attendance records shall be maintained for all cleared
individuals. Recordkeeping systems shall be capable of providing an
audit trail which clearly verifies the individual’s attendance.
b. In recurring requirements, such as refresher briefings, records shall be
maintained until the next occurrence of the briefing.
13. ASSISTANCE. Questions pertaining to this Order should be directed to Lynn
Gebrowsky, Personnel Security Policy, Procedures/Analysis Branch, 301-903-3200.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
ARCHER L. DURHAM
Assistant Secretary
Human Resources and
for
Administration
12. RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION.
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REFERENCES
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Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, Section 161, ‘General Provisions,”
which establishes policy for the protection and use of special nuclear
materials and the protection of Restricted Data.
Title 10 CFR 710, Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for
Access to Classified Matter or Significant Quantities of Special Nuclear
Material, which is used in those cases in which there are questions of
eligibility for DOE access.
Title 10 CFR 725, Permits for Access to Restricted Data, which establishes
procedures and standards for the issuance of such permits.
Executive Order 12356, “National Security Information,” of 8-1-82, which
establishes the responsibility of Federal agencies to implement security
education programs.
Information Security Oversight Office Directive Number 1, National Security
Information, of 8-1-82, which implements Executive Order 12356.
Presidential Decision Directive/NSC-12, ‘Security Awareness and Reporting of
Foreign Contacts," of 8-5-93, which establishes the responsibility for
maintaining a formalized security awareness program and to assure the
reporting of hostile contacts.
National Security Decision Directive 84, “Safeguarding National Security
Information, = of 3-11-83, which establishes the responsibility for each agency
of the executive branch to ensure that all persons are required to sign a
classified information nondisclosure agreement as a condition of access to
classified matter.
DOE 1240.2B, UNCLASSIFIED VISITS AND ASSIGNMENTS BY FOREIGN NATIONALS, of
8-21-92, which establishes DOE authorities, responsibilities, and policies and
prescribes administrative procedures for visits and assignments by foreign
nationals to DOE facilities for purposes involving unclassified matter.
DOE 1324.2A, RECORDS DISPOSITION, of 9-13-88, which prescribes policies,
procedures, standards, and guidelines for the orderly disposition of records
of the DOE and its contractors.
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DOE 1500.3, FOREIGN TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION, of 11-10-86, which establishes
policy and procedures governing official and unofficial foreign travel.
DOE 5630.11A SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PROGRAM, of 12-7-92, which establishes
the policy and responsibilities for the Department of Energy safeguards and
security program.
DOE 5630.13A, MASTER SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS, of 6-8-92, which
establishes the DOE policy, requirements, responsibilities, and authorities
for the development and implementation of Master Safeguards and Security
Agreements (MSSAs).
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DOE 5631.2C, PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM, of 9-15-92, which establishes the
policy, responsibilities, and authorities for implementing the DDE personnel
security program.
DOE 5631.4A, CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED VISITS, of 7-8-92, which prescribes DDE
standards and procedures for controlling visitors to
subcontractor, and access permittee facilities.
DOE 5639.3, VIOLATION OF LAWS, LOSSES, AND INCIDENTS
9-X5-92, which sets forth DOE procedures to assure ti
relating to violations of criminal laws, losses, and
concern to DOE.
DDE, DOE contractor,
OF SECURITY CONCERN, of
mely and effective action
incidents of security
DOE 5632.5, PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MATTER, of 2-3-88, which
establishes policy and objectives for the physical protection of classified
matter and establishes baseline physical protection requirements and
standards.
DOE 5632.6, PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF DOE PROPERTY AND UNCLASSIFIED FACILITIES,
of 2-9-88, which establishes policy and procedures for the physical protection
of DOE property and unclassified facilities and establishes baseline physical
protection requirements and standards.
DOE 5632.9A ISSUANCE, CONTROL AND USE OF BADGES, PASSES, AND CREDENTIALS, of
9-23-92, which establishes and prescribes DOE policies and procedures for the
issuance, control, and use of badges, passes, and credentials.
DOE 5633.3A, CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, of 2-12-93,
which prescribes minimum requirements and procedures for control and
accountability of nuclear materials.
DOE 5634.1B, FACILITY APPROVALS, SECURITY SURVEYS, AND NUCLEAR MATERIALS
SURVEYS, of 9-15-92 which establishes requirements for granting facility
approvals prior to permitting safeguards and security interests on the
premises and the conduct of on-site security and/or nuclear material surveys
of facilities with safeguards and security interests.
DOE 5635.1A, CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION, of 2-12-88,
which provides uniform standards and operating procedures for safeguarding and
controlling classified documents and information, to ensure that classified
documents are furnished only to authorized persons, and to prevent loss or
compromise of classified information.
DOE 5650.2B, IDENTIFICATION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION, of 12-31-91, which
specifies responsibilities, authorities, policy, and procedures for the
management of the DOE classification system.
DOE 5670.3, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM, of 9-4-92, which establishes
requirements for the Counterintelligence Program, to include a foreign
contacts and travel briefing/debriefing program.