DOE O 5632.5 Chg 1, Physical Protection of Classified Matter
Functional areas: Information Security, Work Processes
The order establishes policy and objectives for physical protection of classified matter. This directive does not cancel another directive. Chg 1, 7-30-93. Canceled by 5632.1C.
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Section 1
u.s. Department of Energy ORDER
Washington, D.C.
DOE 5632.5
2-3-88
SUBJECT: PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MATTER
1. PURPOSE. To establish the Department of Energy (DOE) policy and objec
tives for the physical protection of classified matter and to establish
baseline physical protection requirements and standards for those
interests.
2. SCOPE. The provisions of this Order apply to all Departmental Elements,
contractors, and subcontractors performing work for the Department as
provided by law and/or contract and as implemented by the appropriate
contracting officer. .
3. POLICY. Classified matter under the jurisdiction of the DOE shall be
protected from theft, destruction, loss, or compromise.
4. APPLICABILITY. This Order applies to all classified matter which is in
the possession of Departmental Elements or Departmental contractors, but
specifically excludes electronic transmissions, which are covered in
DOE 5300.1, TELECOMMUNICATIONS. In addition, requirements for control of
classified information contained in DOE 5635.1A, CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED
DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION, and DOE 5637.1, CLASSIFIED COMPUTER SECURITY.
PROGRAM, also apply. NATO classified documents and information shall
also be protected under the basic requirements prescribed to in this
Order and in accordance with the United States Security Authority
Instruction (USSAN 1-69), United States Implementation of NATO Security
Procedures. (USSAN 1.:..69 is available through the U.S. DOE NATO Subregistry.)
5. REFERENCE. DOE 5632.1A. PROTECTION PROGRAM OPERATIONS, of 2-9-88,
which establishes policy, responsibilities~ and authorities for the
physical protection of security interests and contains applicable
references and definitions.
6. BASELINE REQUIREMENTS.
a. Information and guidance regarding implementation of an effective
protection program based on these reqUirements are contained in the
Protection Program Operations section of the DOE Safeguards and
Security Standards and Criteria. That guidance shall be implemented
and documented in accordance with DOE 5632.1A.
b. Specific hostile action~ to be protected against include theft,
destruction, loss, or compromise of classified matter.
DISTRI8UTION; INITIATED BY: •
All Departmental Elements Office of Safeguards and Securlty
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c. A facility shall not receive, use, process, or store classified matter until
a facility approval has been granted, based upon a review and acceptance of
the facility security plan and/or an on-site survey as required by
DOE 5634.1A. SECURITY SURVEYS, NUCLEAR MATERIAL SURVEYS, AND FACILITY
APPROVAL.
d. Classification is one factor used in determining the minimum degree of
protection required for classified matter. The strategiC importance of the
matter to national security and other factors such as health and safety
considerations shall also be considered in determining the specific
protection level provided for specific interests.
e. Requirements for the protection of special nuclear material (SNM) are
included in DOE 5632.2A, PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL AND
VITAL EQUIPMENT, and DOE 5633.3, CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF NUCLEAR
MATERIALS. When SNM is classified because of its configuration or Gontent, or
is part of a classified item, it shall receive, as a minimun, the physical
protection required by DOE 5632.1A and DOE 5633.3, for the category of SNM
involved, or that required by this Order for the assigned classification,
whichever is greater.
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f. Protect as Restricted Data (PARD) documents shall be protected in accordance
with the requirements for the highest classification level involved.
g. Exceptions to specific requirements of this Order may be proposed and
processed, consistent with the procedures defined in DOE 5632.1A. Approved
exceptions shall be documented and included in the appropriate site
safeguards and security plans and/or Master Safeguards and Security
Agreements (MSSAs).
h. Classified matter shall be protected appropriately under all conditions.
Specific requirements for use, storage, and transfer of classified matter
are contained on pages 3 through 15, paragraphs 7, 8, and 9.
i. Controls shall be established to detect and deter unauthorized access to
security areas or removal of security interests. Specific requirements for
limited areas, exclusion areas, secure communications centers, automated
data processing centers, and remote interrogation points processing
classified data are contained on page 15, paragraph 10. DOE 6430.1, GENERAL
DESIGN CRITERIA, contains further guidelines for design of security areas.
j. Access to security areas or classified matter shall be limited to persons
who possess appropriate access authorization or certification and who
require such access in the performance of their official duties.
k. A personnel identification system meeting the requirements of DOE 5632.9,
ISSUANCE, CONTROL, AND USE OF BADGES, PASSES, AND CREDENTIALS, shall be
used.
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1. When electronic alarm systems are used to protect classified matter,
they shall be designed to meet site-specific protection needs, and,
as a minimum, meet the requirements on page 19, paragraph 11.
7. PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MATTER IN USE.
a. Classified matter shall be located within limited or exclusion areas
unless those using the matter outside of such areas can protect it
against unauthorized access and provide a degree of protection
comparable to the requirements of this Order.
b. Classified matter shall not be removed from a limited or exclusion
area without appropriate authorization, consistent with the provi
sions of this Order.
c. Classified matter in use shall be constantly attended by, or under
the control of, appropriately cleared personnel responsible for its
protection.
d. Persons attending or controlling classified matter shall take
appropriate measures to prevent those not having the appropriate
clearance and a need-to-know from having access to the matter.
e. Where required by DOE 5635.1A on a site-specific basis, an account
ability system shall be maintained to account for and determine when
classified matter is lost or unaccounted for. Any inability to
account for or any loss of classified matter shall be reported in
accordance with DOE 5631.5, VIOLATIONS OF LAWS, LOSSES, AND INCIDENTS
OF SECURITY CONCERNS.
f. Classified material and equipment shall bear classification and other
necessary extra markings (other than classification) either by
stamping, tags, labels, or other suitable means.
g. Automatic data processing (ADP) systems which process,store, trans
fer, or provide access to classified information may require addi
tional safeguarding as set forth in DOE 5637.1.
8. PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MATTER IN STORAGE.
a. Security containers required for the storage of classified matter
shall, as a minimum, conform to the following specifications:
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(I) A security cabinet is a metal container approved by the General
Services Administration for the storage of classified matter.
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(2) A safe ;s a burglar-resistant cabinet or chest having a body of steel
at least 1/2-inch thick and a built-in, three position, changeable
combination locked steel door at least l-inch thick exclusive of bolt
work and locking devices.
(3) A vault is a burglar-resistant, windowless enclosure that meets the
definition of a vault. Additionally, such vaults shall include an
intrusion alarm system activated by an opening of the door.
(4) A vault-type room is one having a combination locked door and protected
by an intrusion alarm system activated by any penetration of walls,
floors, ceilings or openings, or by motion within the room.
(5) Built-in combination locks on security containers specified in
subparagraphs 8a(1), (2), and (3) shall meet Underwriter Laboratories
Standard No. 768, Group 1-R, or other standards which are approved by
the field element and provide equivalent protection.
b. Requirements for storage are as follows:
(1) Top Secret matter shall be:
(a) In the custody of a Top Secret Control Officer and under
continuous armed protective force control; or
(b) Stored in locked, approved security containers:
1 Within a guarded limited or exclusion area under either central
station alarm protection; or protective force patrol with
inspection of each container at intervals not to exceed
4 hours; or
2 If not located within a limited or exclusion area, under
central station alarm protection and protective force patrol at
intervals not to exceed 2 hours.
(2) Secret matter shall be stored in a manner authorized fot Top Secret
matter or at least as secure as one of the following:
(a) Documents located within a limited or exclusion area or other area
under protective force control during nonworking periods, shall
be:
1 In a locked, approved security container or a steel filing
cabinet equipped with abuilt-in~ changeable combination lock;
under alarm protection or in an area with protective
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force patrols at intervals at least once during each 24 hours
of a nonworking period exceedi~g 1 day; or
2 In unlocked cabinets or open storage within a locked vault or
vault-type room.
(b) Documents not located within a limited or exclusion area must be
in a locked, approved security container under central alarm
station protection or subject to protective force patrols on an
8-hour basis.
(c) Materials, components, and equipment where size, weight, or
construction offers sUbstantial resistance to unauthorized
removal or surreptitious access to contents shall be:
1 In a locked building of substantial construction or in a
locked room within such building. The room or building must
be under alarm protection or subject to random guard patrols
on an 8-hour basis.
2 In open storage within a securely locked and separately
fenced security area which is located within a larger limited
or exclusion area, when the classified information is
concealed from unauthorized persons and the storage area 1s
under alarm protection, or subject to protective force patrol
and inspection at intervals not to exceed 4 hours.
~ In open storage within a single limited or exclusion area,
when the classified matter is concealed from unauthorized
persons and the storage area is under alarm protection, or
subject to protective force patrol and inspection at
intervals not to exceed 2 hours.
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(d) Materials, components, and equipment which are susceptible to
unauthorized removal or surreptitious access shall be protected
in the manner set forth in subparagraph 8b(2){a), (b), or (c),
except that protective force patrol, when required, shall occur
at intervals not to exceed 2 hours.
(3) Confidential matter, while unattended or not in actual use, shall be
stored in a manner authorized for Secret matter or at least as
secure as one of the following:
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(a) With respect to documents:
1 In a security container or steel filing cabinet equipped with a
built-in, changeable combination lock or lock bar and
combination padlock.
2 On shelves or tables within a locked room, or in a key locked
filing cabinet, when the room or cabinet is under alarm
protection or protective force patrol at intervals not to
exceed 8 hours during nonworking periods, as prescribed in this
Order.
(b) With respect to materials, components, and equipment:
1 In a security locked building of substantial construction.
2 In open storage within a limited or exclusion area, provided
the classified matter is concealed from view and the storage
area is subject to protective force patrol and inspection at
intervals not to exceed 4 hours.
3 In a security container or steel filing cabinet equipped with a
built-in combination lock or lock bar combination padlock.
(4) Communications security matter, while unattended or not in actual use,
shall be stored in a manner authorized above for the classification
involved and, in addition, shall meet the requirements set forth in
DOE 5300.38, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY.
(5) Sensitive compartmented information facilities shall be afforded
physical protection in accordance with the DOE procedural guide,
"Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information and
Facilities." Any matters pertaining to this subject shall be referred
to the Office of Safeguards and Security (DP-34) for coordination.
(6) Complete nuclear weapon configurations and nuclear test devices,
nuclear explosive like assemblies (NELAs) without nuclear material
shall be protected consistent with the highest level and category of
classified information they contain.
c. Protective Forces.
(1) When protective forces are required for the protection of Departmental
interests at facilities having unalarmed repositories containing Secret
or Confidential matter, they shall physically inspect such repositories
as soon as possible after the close of each normal workday and at least
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once every 24 hours of a nonworking period exceeding 1 day. In
the case of Class A facilities which have the repositories in
security are~s, the protective force shall physically inspect
at least 25 percent of the repositories daily on a rotational
basis.
(2) In the event that an unattended repository containing classified
matter is found open, one of the custodians shall be notified
immediately, the repository shall be secured by a designated
protective force person, and the contents shall be checked not
later than the next workday. If there is an indication of a
violation or compromise the contents shall be checked immedi
ately by a custodian, being careful not to destroy fingerprints
or other evidence, and reported as required by DOE 5631.5.
d. Protective alarms will be responded to by protective force, private
security firms, or local law enforcement personnel, as documented in
approved security plans.
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e. Alternate Storage Locations.
(1) With prior written Departmental Element approval, a bank safe
deposit box/vault may be used for storage of Secret orConfi
dential matter provided that the lock and keys to the box/vault
are changed prior to such use and the customer's key is fur
nished only to persons authorized access to the contents. Such
persons must be appropriately cleared for the level and category
of classification involved.
(2) Federal Records Centers may be used for the storage of
classified information in compliance with DOE 5635.1A.
f. Classified matter retained after completion of contract work agree
ment shall be safeguarded in accordance with the provisions of this
Order. A certificate of possession shall be executed as required by
DOE 5635.1A.
9. PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED MATTER IN TRANSIT.
a. Security shipment of classified matter, including bulk document
shipments, are subject to the following conditions:
(1) Contents shall be securely packaged, including double wrapping,
where practicable, and shall meet applicable regulations
(including Department of Transportation) regarding structural
strength and materials.
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(2) Contents shall be so packaged that attempted opening or unauthorized
inspection shall be readily detected en route or upon arrival at
destination.
(3) Approved classified shipping addresses, as specified in the master
facility register maintained by the Office of Safeguards and Security,
shall be used to assure proper handling upon delivery of a security
shipment to the consignee.
(4) Any losses of classified matter, possible violations, or any other
unlawful activity during transit must be reported immediately to DP-34.
(5) Contents shall be checked against shipping papers within a time frame
specified in approved security plans. Any unresolved discrepancy shall
be reported, as required by DOE 5631.5.
(6) The classification level and category of the contents shall be
indicated, unless prohibited by health considerations, inside the
package or container to preclude errors in handling and storage after
delivery.
(7) Tamper-resistant seals shall be used whenever practicable and shall be
placed on car or van doors. containers. or other positive fastening
devices by, or in the presence of, a Department or Departmental
contractor representative. Seals shall be serially numbered and
distinctively designed, and appropriate entry shall be made in bills of
lading or other shipping papers. Seal numbers shall be verified by the
consignee upon arrival.
(8) Combination padlocks shall be used whenever practicable on
vehicles in addition to seals.
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(9) Receipts, listings, and other papers revealing classified information
shall be appropriately marked.
(lO) Matter in the custody of escorts shall be under their control until
delivered or placed in approved storage.
(II) Notification of shipments of Top Secret matter, together with
sufficient information to enable proper handling at the destination,
shall be transmitted to the Departmental Element at the destination
exercising administrative jurisdiction over the consignee, prior to
departure of the shipment.
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(12) Notification of Secret or Confidential shipments, other than
packages sent by mail, shall be transmitted prior to departure
either to the consignee or to the Departmental Element exercis
ing administrative jurisdiction over the consignee, with suf
ficient time and information to enable proper handling at
destination.
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(13) Secret or Confidential shipments received at common carrier
terminals shall be picked up by the consignee during the same
working day or next working day if received after working hours,
unless the carrier provides continuous protective service to the
address of the consignee.
(14) Unescorted carload shipments via rail shall be made under
arrangements with carriers to furnish a report on request,
identifying the location of cars at designated times and points
and to provide prompt notification of any delay or incident
which may interfere with the scheduled arrival of cars at their
destinations.
(15) Unescorted truckload shipments shall be made under arrangements
with carriers to provide in-transit reports when they would
serve a useful purpose and immediate notice concerning any
breakdown or other serious delay.
b. Protective services for Departmental security shipments are available
as follows:
(1) Appropriately authorized and cleared Departmental or Depart
mental contractor personnel, designated by name or title and
upon written authority of the responsible manager, may
handcarry, transport, or escort Secret or Confidential matter.
(2) Railroad, truck, or airlines may be used for the shipment of
material upon the approval of the service by the responsible
Heads of Departmental Elements. Other modes of transportation
and postal service may be used upon the approval of the Heads of
Field Elements, with the concurrence of DP-34. Use of these
options shall be based upon protection meeting the minimum
security requirements outlined in subparagraphs (a) and (b)
below.
(a) Spot checks shall be conducted as specified in approved
security plans to verify compliance with the minimum
security requirements.
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(b) As a minimum9 the common carrier shall provide all of the
following security services:
1 Surveillance by an authorized carrier employee when the
classified matter is outside the vehicle.
2 A hand-to-hand signature receipt system which assures the
prompt tracing of the shipment while en route.
~ When storage is required, classified matter must be stored in
an alarmed or guarded storage area with immediate response by a
carrier employee, commercial guard, or police.
4 Verification of the identity and authorization of persons who
pick up the classified matter.
5 Pick up and delivery by a vehicle which provides basic
concealment. When a van is used, it shall be locked while in
transit.
c. Approved means of shipment.
(1) Security shipments moving entirely within the United States are
protected as follows:
(a) Top Secret matter, excluding Top Secret communications security
matters, shall be transported in the custody-of Department
approved couriers.
(b) Top Secret communications security matter may be transported in
the custody of two escorts, either Departmental or Departmental
contractor personnel. These escorts need not be armed nor must
they meet security standards applicable to Departmental couriers.
However, they must, as a minimum, possess the appropriate access
authorization, i.e., "TS" access authorization for escort of
TS/NSI matter and "Q" access authorization for escort of TS/RD
matter.
(c) Secret matter shall be transported by one of the following:
1 Departmental courier;
2 U.S. registered mail;
3 In custody of Departmental or Departmental contractor personnel
having "Q" access authorization;
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4 Aircraft under Departmental contract with pilots who
hold "Q" access authorization or U.S. Government air
craft with pilots who hold "Q" access authorization or
DOD or other U.S. Government agency final Secret
clearance and who maintain continuous custody of the
matter entrusted to them;
5 Commercial carriers including:
a Motor carriers in exclusive use that provide locked
and sealed van service with two "Q" cleared drivers.
assurance that the drivers w'ill maintain contact with
the carrier dispatcher at a minimum of 4-hour inter
vals or as otherwise specified by the Department or
the Departmental contractor office, and the shipment
will be constantly attended by at least one IIQII
cleared driver. In some instances, the field element
may approve the use of ilL" or other U.S. Government
agency cleared drivers if the drivers will have no
access to the classified contents under normal
circumstances.
b Locked and sealed railroad cars; carrier shall
furnish on request a report identifying the car
location; or
c Air carriers providing prompt tracking and special
signature services.
2 Other modes of transportation and postal or express
service may be used upon the approval of Heads of Field
Elements with the concurrence of DP-34.
(d) Confidential matter shall be transported by one of the
following:
1 In a manner authorized for matter of higher
classification;
2 U.S. certified (return receipt requested) or express
mail;
~ Airlines under Departmental contract. or U.S. Government
aircraft. with pllots holding "Llt access authorization
or Department of Defense or other U.S. Government agency
final Secret clearance;
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J 4 Common carrier service (rail, truck, or air), as approved by
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the Heads of Departmental Elements and the minimum requirements
as specified in this Order;j
I 5 Other modes of transportation and postal or express service, i upon approval of the Heads of Field Elements and with the J concurrence of DP-34; or!
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6 Rail, truck, or air without escort, access authorization, or{ special protective services when loaded containers weigh more
than 500 pounds, or when size and weight together preclude
removal without the aid of mechanical devices, and the1 containers are securely banded, sealed, and otherwise fastened
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access.
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l (2) Security shipments outside the United States are protected as follows:
I (a) Top Secret matter, complete weapons configurations without nuclear
material, and nuclear test devices shall be transported in the
custody of Departmental couriers, provided that the aircraft or
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vessel used shall be under U.S. registry or U.S. military control.
(b) Secret or Confidential matter shall be transported:I
1 In a manner authorized for Top Secret matter;
2 Via U.S. registered mail through U.S. military facilities,
provided the approval of DP-34 is obtained and information does
not pass out of U.S. citizen control and does not pass through
a foreign postal system; or
3 By any mode of transportation approved by the Department for
shipments within the United States, provided the shipments are
under U.S. Government custody and control.
(c) Security shipments to weapon test sites shall be transported
between Departmental or military installations within, and weapon
test sites outside, the U.S. in a manner at least equivalent to
that set forth in subparagraphs (2)(a) and (b), above, and
approved by the Manager, Nevada Operations Office, or the
commander of the task force concerned.
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(d) Security shipments between the United States and foreign
countries:
1 Classified matter, except as provided in subparagraph 2,
below, shall be transmitted to foreign countries only
after DP-34 has approved the means of transportation.
2 Secret or Confidential matter transmissible by mail
shall be sent between U.S. Government installations in
the U.S. and Canada, and Canadian installations in
Canada, by U.S. or Canadian registered mail.
d. Courier and escort duties, not including the courier duties of the
DOE couriers in the Albuquerque Operations Transportation Safeguards
Division, are as follows:
(1) Courier duties may be performed by a qualified Departmental
employee or member of the Armed Forces who is assigned to and
performing duties under the discretion and control of the
Department. Persons performing courier duties shall possess a
"QII access authorization or an equivalent DOD security clear
ance, shall be authorized under section 161kof the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or other appropriate statutory
authority to carry firearms and make arrests without warrant,
and shall be specifically charged with the armed protection of
designated matter in transit.
(2) Escort duties may be performed by a Department or Departmental
contractor or common carrier employee specifically assigned for
the delivery of a security shipment. Escorts may include
guards, truck drivers, and other attendants furnished by the
Department, Departmental contractors, or common carriers.
(3) A sufficient number of couriers or other escorts required to
perform the above functions shall be assigned to a shipment,
including relief personnel.
(4) To obtain maximum economy and efficiency in the use of shipment
personnel, escorted security shipments of two or more offices
moving in the same direction within the same time period should
be merged, when feasible, into one shipment operation under the
protection of one escort crew.
(5) Couriers and escorts shall possess identification cards. They
shall be issued by the Heads of the Field Element (or DP-34 for
Headquarters) or the responsible contractor security office, as
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applicable. Couriers and escorts shall carry identification cards at
all times while in custody of security shipments. These cards shall be
safeguarded, and the loss of a card shall be reported immediately to
all Heads of Departmental Elements. Any courier authorized to carry a
firearm aboard a commercial or public-owned aircraft shall comply with
the rules and regulations set forth in Title 14 CFR Part 108.
(6) Couriers and escorts shall conduct themselves throughout each security
shipment operation in such manner that the security of matter entrusted
to them shall not be prejudiced through carelessness, inadvertence, or
lack of vigilance. Use of intoxicants by couriers and escorts while
assigned to a security shipment op~rat;on is prohibited.
(7) Specific instructions and operating procedures shall be/prepared in
detail and issued to escorts prior to each shipment.
(8) Couriers shall be "Q" cleared. Escorts, used as assistants to couriers
for the protection of Top Secret shipments, or responsible for the
protection of Secret shipments, shall possess a "Q" access authori
zation. An "L" or US" access authorization is sufficient if there is
not access to Restricted Data. Escorts responsible for the protection
of Confidential shipments shall possess, as a minimum, a "L" access
authorization or, if there is no access to Restricted Data, an
appropriate clearance of another Federal agency.
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(9) Individuals assigned escort duties for the protection of security
shipments shall:
(a) Carry packages on the person, or in handcarried containers, until
delivered to consignee or placed in approved storage.
(b) When accompanying classified matter, provide continuous
observation of the containers and observe adjacent areas during
stops or layovers.
(c) When traveling in an escort car accompanying a security shipment
via rail, keep the shipment cars under observation and detrain at
stops, when practicable and time permits, to guard the shipment
cars and check car or container locks and seals.
(d) Maintain liaison, as required, with train crews, other railroad
personnel, special police, and law enforcement agencies.
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(e) When escorting security shipments via motor vehicle,
maintain continuous vigilance for the presence of
conditions or situations which might threaten the security
of the cargo and take suc~ action as circumstances might
require to avoid interference with continuous safe passage
of the vehicle; provide assistance to, or summon aid for,
crew of cargo vehicles in case of emergency; check seals
and locks at each stop where time permits; and observe
vehicles and adjacent areas during stops or layovers.
(f) When escorting shipments of classified matter via
commercial or military aircraft, provide continuous
observation of plane and cargo during ground stops and of
cargo during loading and unloading operations.
10. SECURITY AREAS ANP ACCESS CONTROL REOUIREMENTS.
a. Security areas shall .be established when the nature, size, revealing
characteristics, sensitivity, or importance of the' classified matter
or associated security interests is such that access to them cannot
be effectively controlled by other internal measures. Offices of
consultants or other individuals, small laboratories, or other
facilities with narrow scope and low volume of work involving
classified matter normally do not require establishment of security
: areas; however, adequate security measures must be in place to
preclude unauthorized access.
(1) A Limited Area is a security area which is established for
protection of classified matter where security officers,
security police officers, or other internal controls can
prevent access to classified matter by unauthorized persons.
(2) Protected Areas are security areas which are established for
protection of special nuclear material or vital eqUipment.
Protected areas meet the requirements for a Limited Area as
long as measures are taken to prevent unauthorized visual or
aural access to classified information.
(3) An Exclusion Area is a security area which is established for·
protection of classified matter where mere presence in the area
would normally result in access to classified information.
(4) Security areas are also established to protect ADP processing
centers and remote interrogation points, secure communications
centers, sensitive compartmented information facilities, and
facility alarm system central stations.
b. Limited Area requirements:
(lJ . Clearly defined physical barriers such as fences, walls, and
doors shall be utilized to define the perimeter of the security
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area and control, impede, or deny access, and shall effectively
direct the flow of personnel and vehicles through designated
portals, and permit effective inspections. Permanent barriers
shall be used to enclose security areas except during
construction or transient activities, when temporary barriers
may be erected.
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(2) Personnel and vehicle access controls are as follows:
(a) Verification of the identity of persons- authorized access
to a Limited Area shall be accomplished at the area
entrance.
(b) A visitor log shall' be maintained to reflect the name,
signature, organization, and citizenship of each uncleared
visitor to a limited area, persons visited, escort names
and signatures, purpose of visit, and time in and out.
(c) A visitor without appropriate access authorization or
certification shall be escorted at all times by an
appropriately cleared and knowledgeable person. '
(3) All vehicles, all personnel (cleared and uncleared), and all
handcarried items entering Limited Areas shall be subject to
inspection to deter the unauthorized introduction of
explosives, weapons, cameras, electronic recording or
transmitting equipment, or other prohibited articles.
Inspections shall be conducted on a random basis at frequencies
as specified in the applicable site safeguards and security
plan and/or Master Safeguards and Security Agreement.
(4) All vehicles, all personnel (cleared and uncleared), and all
handcarried items exiting Limited Areas shall be subject to
inspection to deter the unauthorized removal of classified
matter or Government property. Inspections shall be conducted
on a random basis at frequencies as specified in the applicable
site safeguards and security plan and/or Master Safeguards and
Security Agreement.
(5) Signs prohibiting trespass shall be posted around the perimeter
, I of the security area and at each entrance. Reward signs and
signs prohibiting the introduction of contraband articles and
authorizing inspections/searches of vehicles, packages, or
persons either enteri ng or exiti'ng shall be posted at all
entrances. .
(6) Ameans shall be provided to detect unauthorized intrusion by
use of alarm systems, random patrols, or visual surveillance.
Procedures to meet this requirement shall be documented in
approved site safeguards and security plans and/or Master
Safeguards and Security Agreements.
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(7) Protective illumination shall be provided to permit or assist in
detection and assessment of adversaries, reveal unauthorized
persons, and, at pedestrian and vehicular entrances, permit
examination of credentials and vehicles.
(8) The protection program shall include suitable means to assess
alarms and/or activities of adversaries.
(9) Measures shall be in place to prevent unauthorized visual or
aural access to classified matter as required by 00£ 5636.3A,
TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES PROGRAM.
(10) All security-related subsystems and components shall have a
regularly applied test and maintenance program to assure an
effective operable system. Compensatory measures shall be
implemented when security-related subsystems or components are
not in service, as defined in an approved security plan.
c. Exclusion area requirements are as follows:
(1) All individuals afforded access must have .an access authoriza
tion consistent with the highest classification of matter to
which they would have access by sole virtue of their presence in
the area.
(2) When access to an exclusion area is required by persons without
appropriate access authorization or need-to-know, measures shall
be taken to prevent access to or compromise of classified
information.
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(3) An exclusion area must meet all the tequirements listed in
paragraph lOb for a limited area: except that when the exclusion
area is located within a larger limited area, ad~itional tres
pass signs are not required, additional inspections/searches
need not be performed, and an unattended access control system
may be used.
d. ADP systems which process, store, transfer, or provide access to
classified information shall be protected according to requirements
in 00£ 5637. 1.
e. Requirements for secure communications centers are as follows:
(1) CODIIIUnications centers handl1ngclass1fied messages shall "he
established as limited areas and meet the requirements defined
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in paragraph lOb or be within an
within larger limited areas.
established security area located
(2) When contained within 'a larger limited area, a secure communications
center shall be established as a security interest and have separate
access controls and barriers to restrict admittance to persons who
require access in the performance of official duties.
(3) Access authorizations consistent with the highest level of classified
information handled shall be required for all persons assigned to or
having any unescorted access to secure communications centers. A list
of persons authorized such access shall be posted at the entrance to
the center and a record of all visitors entering the facility shall be
maintained.
f. Requirements for sensitive compartmented information facilities
fo llows:
are as
(1) Sensitive compartmented information facilities shall be established
limited areas and meet the requirements defined in paragraph lOb or
located within a larger limited area.
as
be
(2) When contained within a larger limited area, a sensitive compartmented
information facility shall be established as a security interest and
must have separate access controls and barriers to restrict admittance
to persons who require access in the performance of official duties.
(3) Access authorizations consistent with the highest level of classified
information handled shall be required for all persons assigned to or
having any unescorted access to sensitive compartmented information
facilities. A list of persons authorized such access shall be posted
at the entrance to the facility and a record of all visitors shall be
maintained.
g. Requirements for central alarm stations areas follows:
(1) Facility central alarm stations sha~l located within, or established
as, security areas and be constantly attended by assigned personnel.
(2) Central alarm stations shall have separate access controls and barriers
to restrict admittance to persons employed therein or requiring access
in the performance of official duties on a need-to-know basis.
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11. INTRUSION DETECTION EQUIPMENT.
a. Devices and equipment for interior intrusion detection systems used
to protect classified matter in storage shall meet Federal specifi
cation W-A-450-B, UInterim Federal Specifications, Alarm Systems,1I or
be approved by the field element.
b. Exterior sensors that serve as the primary means of detection at a
security area perimeter shall be designed to provide assurance that a
person crossing the perimeter will be detected whether walking,
running, jumping, crawling, rolling, or climbing, at any point in the
detection zone.
c. Intrusion alarm systems shall be monitored continuously by personnel
who can initiate an appropriate response.
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d. Response to alarms shall be timely. Site-specific response plans
shall be documented in applicable site safeguards and security plans
and/or MSSAs.
e. Protective force personnel shall record each nonscheduled alarm,
showing the date and time the signal was received~ the time
protective or other responsible personnel arrived at the alarmed
area, action taken, and the cause of the alarm if known, or probable
cause if not definitely established. The name of the recorder and
date of recording shall appear in such record. Recording of such
alarms by automatic means is permissible if the'automatic system
records the identity of the operator on duty.
f. Copies of .each nonscheduled alarm report shall be fUrnished to the
facility security officer and field element personnel as specified in
approved security plans.
g. All security-related detection equipment and components shall have a
regularly applied test and maintenance program to assure an effective
operable system. The required frequency of routine testing and
maintenance activities shall be established and documented in field
element approved security plans.
h. Intrusion alarm systems shall have a primary and auxiliary power
source. Switch over to the auxil iary power source shall be immedi ate
and automatic in case of failure of the primary power source. An
alarm condition shall be indicated at the monitor upon failure of
power sources.
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1. Alarm lines shall be continuously supervised to detect attempts to
short, open, or substitute a bogus signal for the legitimate "no
alarm" signal in a surreptitious attempt to bypass the alarm system.
j. Plant protection force personnel responding to intrusion detection
alarms used for the protection of classified matter located within
exclusion areas shall possess "Q" access authorization when Top
Secret or Secret Restricted Data matter or SNM is involved and "l"
access authorization, as a minimum, when Confidential matter is
involved. If access is not to SNM or Restricted Data, security
clearances at the appropriate level granted by another Federal agency
and certified to the Department may be accepted in lieu of a "Q" or
"lil access authorization.
k. Plant protection force personnel monitoring any alarm equipment or
responding to intrusjon detection alarms used for the protection of
classified matter 1n limited or nonsecurity areas shall possess, as a
minimum, "l" access authorizations. Security clearances granted by
another Federal agency and certified to the Department may be used in
lieu of the "l" access authorization. To the extent feasible, assur
ance of the dependability and reliability police or commercial pro
tective Service personnel monitoring, installing, maintaining, or
responding to alarms shall be obtained.
1. Personnel testing, maintaining, or servicing alarms shall have
clearances consistent with the highest classification levels being
protected, and as noted in subparagraphs j and k, above, unless such
testing and maintenance is performed as bench services away from the
protected location, or is performed under the supervision of an
appropriately cleared and knowledgeable custodian of the alarm
protected location. Alarms bench tested or maintained by uncleared
personnel away from the protected location shall be inspected and
tested prior to installation.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY:
LAWRENCE F. DAVENPORT
Assistant Secretary
Management and Administration
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