DOE O 5635.1, Control of Classified Documents and Information
Functional areas: Classified Matter
This Order provides guidance relative to the safeguarding and
control of classified documents and information. It implements the
requirements of Executive Order 12065, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, and other applicable statutes. Chg 1 dated 4-14-81. Canceled by DOE O 5635.1A dated 2-12-88.
Superseded By:
DOE O 5635.1A, Control of Classified Documents and Information on Feb 12, 1988
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A newer version replaces this document.
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Section 1
u.s. Department of Energy
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ORDER
IDDE 5635.1
SUBJECT: CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
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1. PURPOSE. This Order provides guidance relative to the safeguarding and
control of classified documents and information. It implements the
requirements of Executive Order 12065, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, and other applicable statutes.
2. SCOPE. The provisions of this Order apply to all Departmental elements, its
contractors, subcontractors, and consultants, including the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (RC) and its contractors and subcontractors.
3. BACKGROUND. This Order, which implements Executive Order 12065, whose
effective date was 12-1-78, replaces Federal Energy Administration
Directive 0272, Physical Security, of 5-13-76, United States Atomic Energy
Commission Manual, Chapter 2101, Control of Classified Information, of
8-27-69, including its Appendix, Headquarters Chapter 2105, Control of
Classified DocumentS, of 3-17-70, and any other implementing directives
pertaining to them.
4. REFERENCES.
a. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, which established procedures
for control of atomic energy information.
b. The Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91), which
established the D~partment.
c. The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which created the Energy Research
and Development Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
d. National Security Act of 1947, as amended, which created the Department
of Defense.
e. Privacy Act of 1974, which established requirements for protection of
personal information.
f.
g.
Executive Order 12065, National Security Information, of.6-28-78, which
provides new requirements concerning document marking and requirements
for protection of national security information.
Information Security Oversight Office of the General Services
Administration, Directive No.1, National Security Information, of
9-29-78, which assists in the implementatio~ of Executive Order 12065.
DISTRIBUTION:
All Departmental Elements
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
INITIATED BY:
Office of Safeguards and Security
u.s. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C.
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DOE 5635.1
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SUBJECT: CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
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1. PURPOSE. This Order provides guidance relative to the safeguarding and
control of classified documents and information. It implements the
requirements of Executive Order 12065, the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as
amended, and other applicable statutes.
2. SCOPE. The provisions of this Order apply to all Departmental elements, its
contractors, subcontractors, and consultants, including the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (RC) and its contractors and subcontractors.
3. BACKGROUND. This Order, which implements Executive Order 12065, whose
effective date was 12-1-78, replaces Federal Energy Administration
Directive 0272, Physical Security, of 5-13-76, United States Atomic Energy
Conunission Manual, Chapter 2101, Control of Cla"ssified Information, of
8-27-69. including its Appendix, Headquarters Chapter 2105, Control of
Classified DocumentS, of 3-17-70, and any other implementing directives
pertaining to them.
4. REFERENCES.
a. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, which established procedures
for control of atomic energy information.
Section 2
b. The Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91), which
established the D~partment.
c. The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which created the Energy Research
and Development Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
d. National Security Act of 1947, as amended, which created the Department
of Defense.
e. Privacy Act of 1974, which established requirements for protection of
personal information.
f.
g.
Executive Order 12065, National Security Information, of.6-28-78, which
provides new requirements concerning document marking and requirements
for protection of national security information.
Information Security Oversight Office of the General Services
Administration, Directive No.1, National Security Information, of
9-29-78, which assists in the implementatio~ of Executive Order 12065.
DISTRIBUTION: INITIATED BY:
All Departmental Elements Office of Safeguards and Security
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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h. DOE Delegation Order No. 0204-2, of 10-3-77, which delegated
responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs for
declassification of Restricted Data (RD).
i. DOE 5300.3, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, of 10-27-RO,
which establishes policy and provides guidance concerning Communica
tions Security Aspects of the telecommunications services of the
Department and implements the National Telecommunications Protection
Policy.
j. DOE 5650.2, CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION MANUAL, of 12-12-78, which
provides specific responsibilities, standards, and procedures for the
management of the Department of Energy classification system.
5. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. Additional provisions which may be required for the
safeguarding and control of classified foreign intelligence, as defined by
Executive Order 12036, will be specified in an Order initiated by the Senior
Intelligence Officer, Office of International Intelligence Analysis (IA-41).
6. EXAMPLES. The Order includes attachments which are examples of corre
spondence and marking required to comply with Executive Order 12065.
See Chapter V, DOE 1325.1, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CORRESPONDENCE ~ANUAL,
of 10-3-78, for examples of classified and unclassified telecommunica
tions messages.
a. All users are.advised that DOE 1325.1, is the guide for all
Departmental correspondence. Classification, category and special
markings are added as shown in the examples.
b. Routing symbols should be used on all Departmental correspondence,
including receipts, records of destruction and other documentation
unique to the security program since they will facilitate tracking.
DOE 1410.1, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ROUTING SYMBOL SYSTEM of 9-25-78,
is the reference.
William S. Heffelfinger
Director of Administration
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h. DOE Delegation Order No. 0204-2, of 10-3-77, which delegated
responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs for
declassification of Restricted Data (RD).
i. DOE 5300.3, TELECOMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY, of 10-27-RO,
which establishes policy and provides guidance concerning Communica
tions Security Aspects of the telecommunications services of the
Department and implements the National Telecommunications Protection
Policy.
j. DOE 5650.2, CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION MANUAL, of 12-12-78, which
provides specific responsibilities, standards, and procedures for the
management of the Department of Energy classification system.
Section 3
S. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. Additional provisions which may be required for the
safeguarding and control of classified foreign intelligence, as defined by
Executive Order 12036, will be specified in an Order initiated by the Senior
Intelligence Officer, Office of International Intelligence Analysis (IA-41).
6. EXAMPLES. The Order includes attachments which are examples of corre
spondence and marking required to comply with Executive Order 12065.
See Chapter V, DOE 1325.1, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CORRESPONDENCE ~ANUAL,
of 10-3-78, for examples of classified and unclassified telecommunica
tions messages.
a. All users are.advised that DOE 1325.1, is the guide for all
Departmental correspondence. Classification, category and special
markings are added as shown in the examples.
b. Routing symbols should be used on all Departmental correspondence,
including receipts, records of destruction and other documentation
unique to the security program since they will facilitate tracking.
DOE 1410.1, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ROUTING SYMBOL SYSTEM of 9-25-78,
is the reference.
William S. Heffelfinger
Director of Administration
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Classified Document
Confidential
Compromise
Continental United States
Contractor Organization
Courier
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Custodian of Record
Declassification
Declassified Document
Declassified Infonmation
Derivative Classification
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Foreign Government Infonmation
Fonmerly Restricted Data
Government Agency
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Infonmation Security Oversight Office
Infraction
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Naval Nuclear Propulsion Infonmation
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Classified Document
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Compromise . ......................................................... . . .......................................... . Continental United States
Contractor Organization · ............................................ .
Courier . ............................................................ .
Crytographic Documents . ............................................. .
Custodian . .......................................................... . · ................................................ . Custodian of Record
Declassification
Declassified Document
Declassified Infonmation
Derivative Classification
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Section 5
Research and Development Report •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Restricted Data (RD) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Sanitizing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Secret ....•••.••..••.•••..•..•.•.•.......•.........••......•........
Security Area •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Sensitive Nuclear Material Production Infonmation •••••••••••••••••••
Source Document •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Special Access Program ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Stockpile Quantity Infonmation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Top Secret ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transclassification •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transfer and Accountability Station •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transmittal Document ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Upgrading •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Visual Materials ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Weapon Data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Worksheets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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CHAPTER II - RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
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The Director of Military Application (DP-20) ••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Safeguards and Security (DP-30) •••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Classification (DP-60) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Administrative Services (AD-40) •••••••••••••••••••••
The Manager, Technical Information Center, Oak Ridge ••••••••••••••••
The Assistant Secretar,y for International Affairs (lA-I) ••••••••••••
The Director of Computer Services and Telecommunications
Management (AO-60) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Naval Reactors (NE-40) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Uranium Resources and Enrichment (RA-33) ••••••••••••
The Director of Nuclear Materials Production (DP-70) ••••••••••••••••
The Director of Advanced Isotope Separation (NE-562) ••••••••••••••••
Managers of Field Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Heads of Headquarters Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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CHAPTER III - MARKING AND CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS
1. Purpose •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2. Standard Identification and Markings at Time of Origination •••••••••
a. Classification Level Marking ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Classification Category Marking •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Bound Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. Documents Not Penmanently Fastened Together •••••••••••••••••••••
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Research and Development Report •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Restricted Data (RD) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Sanitizing ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Secret ....•••.••..••.•••..•..•.•.•.......•.........••......•........
Security Area •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Sensitive Nuclear Material Production Infonmation •••••••••••••••••••
Source Document •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Special Access Program ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Stockpile Quantity Infonmation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Top Secret ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transclassification •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transfer and Accountability Station •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Transmittal Document ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Upgrading •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Visual Materials ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Weapon Data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Worksheets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CHAPTER II - RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
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The Director of Military Application (DP-20) ••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Safeguards and Security (DP-30) •••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Classification (DP-60) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Administrative Services (AD-40) •••••••••••••••••••••
The Manager, Technical Information Center, Oak Ridge ••••••••••••••••
The Assistant Secretar,y for International Affairs (lA-I) ••••••••••••
The Director of Computer Services and Telecommunications
Management (AD-60) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Naval Reactors (NE-40) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The Director of Uranium Resources and Enrichment (RA-33) ••••••••••••
The Director of Nuclear Materials Production (DP-70) ••••••••••••••••
The Director of Advanced Isotope Separation (NE-562) ••••••••••••••••
Managers of Field Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Heads of Headquarters Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CHAPTER III - MARKING AND CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS
1. Purpose •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2. Standard Identification and Markings at Time of Origination •••••••••
a. Classification Level Marking ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Classification Category Marking •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Bound Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. Documents Not Penmanently Fastened Together •••••••••••••••••••••
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e. Identification of Original and Derivative Classification
Authority for National Security Information (NSI) ••••••••••••••• 111-3
f. Identity of Authorized Derivative Classifier for RD and FRO ••••••• 111-4
g. Date of Classification and Office of Origin ••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-4
h. Date or Event for Declassification or Review for National
Section 7
Security Information for NSI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-4
i. Identity of Extension Authority for NSI ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-4
j. Downgrading Markings at Origination ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-5
k. Portion Marking for NSI ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-5
1. Transmittal Documents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-6
Waiver of Portion Marking ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-6
Numbering of Pages •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-6
Subjects and Titles ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
Special Markings •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
a. Intelligence Sources and Methods Information •••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
b. Weapon Data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••'•• I 11-7
c. Production Data ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
d. Dissemination and Reproduction Notice ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
e. Abbreviations for Electronic Transmissions •••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-7
Marking of Documents Containing Foreign Government Information •••••••• 111-7
Marking of Photographic Slides, Negatives, or Prints •••••••••••••••••• 111-8
a. Classification Level •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
b. Classification Category Markings (Restricted Data, Formerly
Restricted Data, National Security Information) ••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
c. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
Marking of Master Copies for Reproduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
a. Classification Level •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
b. Classification Category ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-8
c. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-9
Marking of Containers ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-9
Marking Microfilm Reels ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-9
Punchcards •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-9
a. Usage ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-9
b. Marking ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-10
c. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-10
Magnetic Tapes •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-10
a. Usage •••••.••••..•••••.••••..••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••.•.••• 111-10
b. Mark;ng ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-10
c. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• III-II
Motion Picture Film and Video Tape •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
a. Classification Level and Category Markings •••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
b. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• III-II
c. Marking Containers •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
Records of Lock Combinations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
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e. Identification of Original and Derivative Classification
Authority for National Security Information (NSI) ••••••••••••••• 111-3
f. Identity of Authorized Derivative Classifier for RD and FRO ••••••• 111-4
g. Date of Classification and Office of Origin ••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-4
h. Date or Event for Declassification or Review for National
Section 8
Security Information for NSI ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
i. Identity of Extension Authority for NSI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••
j. Downgrading Markings at Origination •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
k. Portion Marking for NSI •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
1. Transmittal Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Waiver of Portion Marking •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Numbering of Pages ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Subjects and Titles •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Special Markings ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Intelligence Sources and Methods Information ••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Weapon Data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• e' ••
c. Production Data •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. Dissemination and Reproduction Notice •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
e. Abbreviations for Electronic Transmissions ••••••••••••••••••••••••
Marking of Documents Containing Foreign Government Information ••••••••
Marking of Photographic Slides, Negatives, or Prints ••••••••••••••••••
a. Classification Level ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Classification Category Markings (Restricted Data, Formerly
Restricted Data, National Security Information) •••••••••••••••••••
c. Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Marking of Master Copies for Reproduction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Classification Level ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Classification Category •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Marking of Containers •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Marking Microfilm Reels •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Punchcards ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Usage •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Mark i n9 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Magnetic Tapes ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Usage •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Mark; n9 ••••..•••.•••••.••••.••••••..•••••••.••••.••••••.••••••.•••
c. Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Motion Picture Film and Video Tape ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Classification Level and Category Markings ••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Marking Containers ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Records of Lock Combinations ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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16. Requirement for Change of Combinations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
17. Selaction of Combination Setting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-12
18. Unattended Classified Container Found Open •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-12
CHAPTER IV - SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
1. Documentation .•••••••••••.•••.....••....•.•.•••...•..•...•...•.•••.•..
a. What Shall be Documented ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Manner of Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Section 9
2. Recei pts .....••..••...•......••.•..........••.•....••.•.•.....•.•.....
3. Use of Envelopes and Wrappers (Mailings) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4. Verification of Appropriate Access Authorization of
Intended Recipient(s) of Classified Information or Documents ••••••••
a. Within DOE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Within DOE Contractor Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Outside Agencies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees,
and Staff Members •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5. Verification of Approved Classified Mailing Address •••••••••••••••••••
a. Within DOE and DOE Contractor Facilities ••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Outside Agenc;es ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional
Committees, and Staff •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
6. Transmission of Secret and Confidential Documents •••••••••••••••••••••
a. Within Security (Exclusion or Limited) Areas ••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Outside Security Areas Within the Continental United States
and Between the 50 States and Puerto Rico •••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Personal Hand-Carry •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7. Verification of Carrier's Identity for Airlines .
8. Protection of Secret and Confidential Documents and
Infonmation In Use ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
9. Reproduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Outside Agency Documents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. DOE and DOE Contractor Originated Secret Documents ••••••••••••••••
10. Destruction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Final Copies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Drafts and Worksheets •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Who Destroys ••••••••••.•.•...•••••••••.•..••••••.•....•••••.••..••
d. Records of Destruction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.•••••••••
e. Method of Destruction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
f. Disposal of Waste •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
11. Lost or Unaccounted For Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Accountable Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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16. Requirement for Change of Combinations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-11
17. Selaction of Combination Setting •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-12
18. Unattended Classified Container Found Open •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 111-12
CHAPTER IV - SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
1. Documentation .•••••••••••.•••.....••....•.•.•••...•..•...•...•.•••.•..
a. What Shall be Documented ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Manner of Documentation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2. Recei pts .....••..••...•......••.•..........••.•....••.•.•.....•.•.....
3. Use of Envelopes and Wrappers (Mailings) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
4. Verification of Appropriate Access Authorization of
Intended Recipient(s) of Classified Information or Documents ••••••••
a. Within DOE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Within DOE Contractor Organizations •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Outside Agencies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees,
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and Staff Members •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
5. Verification of Approved Classified Mailing Address •••••••••••••••••••
a. Within DOE and DOE Contractor Facilities ••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Outside Agenc;es ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional
Committees, and Staff •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
6. Transmission of Secret and Confidential Documents •••••••••••••••••••••
a. Within Security (Exclusion or Limited) Areas ••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Outside Security Areas Within the Continental United States
and Between the 50 States and Puerto Rico •••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Personal Hand-Carry •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
7. Verification of Carrier's Identity for Airlines ....................... .
8. Protection of Secret and Confidential Documents and
Infonmation In Use ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
9. Reproduction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Outside Agency Documents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. DOE and DOE Contractor Originated Secret Documents ••••••••••••••••
10. Destruction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Final Copies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Drafts and Worksheets •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Who Destroys ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
d. Records of Destruction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
e. Method of Destruction •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Responsibilities of Custodians of Record •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Authorized Top Secret Classifier - Custodian •••••••••••••••••••••
b. Non-Top Secret Classifier - Custodian ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Function and Responsibilities of Top Secret Control Officers •••••••••
Top Secret Originated by DOE and DOE Contractors •••••••••••••••••••••
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b. Final Documents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Coversheets ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Record Copies ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Records ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Receipt of Incoming Documents ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Means of Transmission ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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b. Within Security Areas ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Receipts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Within the Custodian's Organization (Temporary) ••••••••••••••••••
b. Permanent Transfer of Custody to Outside Organizations •••••••••••
Marking of Top Secret Documents Received from Outside Agencies •••••••
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Reproduction of Top Secret Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Permission to Reproduce ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Reporting Requirements •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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a. Upgrading to Top Secret ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Downgrading ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Declassification •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
CHAPTER VI - CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
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a. Notification to Security Office ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Receipts •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Within the Custodian's Organization (Temporary) ••••••••••••••••••
b. Permanent Transfer of Custody to Outside Organizations •••••••••••
Marking of Top Secret Documents Received from Outside Agencies •••••••
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Reproduction of Top Secret Documents •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
a. Permission to Reproduce ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
b. Documentation ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Reporting Requirements •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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4. Security Infractions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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b. Reporting Potential Security Infractions •••••••••••••••••••••••••
c. Processing Reports of Potential Security Infractions •••••••••••••
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1. ACCESS AUTHORIZATION. (Commonly called Securi ty Cl earance.) "Q", TOP SECRET
(TS), SECRET (S), and LIMITED (L). Each denotes a level of access permitted.
(See Attachment 6).
2. CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY. One of the three kinds of classified information:
Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRO), and N~tional Security
Information (NSI).
3. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL. One of the three classification levels in descending
order: Top Secret (TS), Secret (S), and Confidential (C).
4. CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS. Markings affixed to documents or material to
indicate the classification category of information contained therein (i.e.,
RD, FRO, or NSI), the classification level (i.e., Top Secret, Secret, or
Confidential), including the designation "Unclassified," and, for national
security information, the date or event for declassification or declassifica
tion review.
5. CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT. Any document containing information the disclosure of
which could damage the national security of the U.S. or its allies.
6. CONFIDENTIAL. The lowest classification level applied to information whose
unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause identifiable
damage to the national security.
7. COMPROMISE. Acquisition of classified information by persons not authorized
to receive such infonmation.
8. CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. The States of the United States of America,
excluding Alaska and Hawaii, but including the District of Columbia.
9. CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION.
a. Prime Contractor Organization. An organization under direct contract to
the Department.
b. Subcontractor Or~anization. An organization under contract to a DOE prime
contractor organlzation.
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1. ACCESS AUTHORIZATION. (Commonly called Securi ty Cl earance.) "Q", TOP SECRET
(TS), SECRET (S), and LIMITED (L). Each denotes a level of access permitted.
(See Attachment 6).
2. CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY. One of the three kinds of classified information:
Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRO), and N,ational Security
Information (NSI).
3. CLASSIFICATION LEVEL. One of the three classification levels in descending
order: Top Secret (TS), Secret (S), and Confidential (C).
4. CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS. Markings affixed to documents or material to
indicate the classification category of information contained therein (i.e.,
RD, FRO, or NSI), the classification level (i.e., Top Secret, Secret, or
Confidential), including the designation "Unclassified," and, for national
security information, the date or event for declassification or declassifica
tion review.
5. CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT. Any document containing information the disclosure of
which could damage the national security of the U.S. or its allies.
6. CONFIDENTIAL. The lowest classification level applied to information whose
unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause identifiable
damage to the national security.
7. COMPROMISE. Acquisition of classified information by persons not authorized
to receive such infonmation.
8. CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES. The States of the United States of America,
excluding Alaska and Hawaii, but including the District of Columbia.
9. CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION.
a. Prime Contractor Organization. An organization under direct contract to
the Department.
b. Subcontractor Or~anization. An organization under contract to a DOE prime
contractor organlzation.
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10. COURIER. ADepartmental employee or a member of the U.s. Anned Forces
assigned to and perfonning duties designated specifically for the anned
protection, in transit, of Top Secret or other matter which, in the opinion
of the responsible field office manager or the Head of Headquarters Element,
requires such protection.
11. CYRPTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTS. Documents descriptive of cryptographic devices and
systems, including both hardware and software.
12. CUSTODIAN. Any person having assigned responsibility for the control and
accountability of classified document(s).
13. CUSTODIAN OF RECORD. All authorized Top Secret classifiers, original or
derivative, and other pennanent holders of Top Secret documents.
14. DECLASSIFICATION.
a. Adetennination by appropriate authority that infonnation no longer
requires classification protection;
b. Adetennination by appropriate authority in accordance with approved
classification policy or guidance that a classified document of material
is no longer classified; or
c. The removal of classification markings from a document or material in
accordance with a declassification notice from an appropriate authority.
15. DECLASSIFIED DOCUMENT. A previously classified document that has been
declassified by appropriate authority in accordance with approved declassi
fication procedure and from which the classification markings have been
removed.
16. DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Previously classified infonnation in documentary
fonn that has been declassified by appropriate authority.
17. DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION. A detenmination in accordance with approved
classification guides, source documents, or other guidance of an authorized
original classifier that a document or material contains classified infonma
tion (RD, FRD, or NSI).
18. DERIVATIVE CLASSIFIER. An individual who has been fonmally authorized to
detennine that documents should be classified pursuant to written classifica
tion guides, one or more classified source documents, or at the direction of
an original classification authority.
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10. COURIER. A Departmental employee or a member of the U.s. Anned Forces
assigned to and perfonning duties designated specifically for the anned
protection, in transit, of Top Secret or other matter which, in the opinion
of the responsible field office manager or the Head of Headquarters Element,
requires such protection.
11. CYRPTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTS. Documents descriptive of cryptographic devices and
systems, including both hardware and software.
12. CUSTODIAN. Any person having assigned responsibility for the control and
accountability of classified document(s).
13. CUSTODIAN OF RECORD. All authorized Top Secret classifiers, original or
derivative, and other pennanent holders of Top Secret documents.
14. DECLASSIFICATION.
a. A detennination by appropriate authority that infonnation no longer
requires classification protection;
b. A detennination by appropriate authority in accordance with approved
classification policy or guidance that a classified document of material
is no longer classified; or
c. The removal of classification markings from a document or material in
accordance with a declassification notice from an appropriate authority.
15. DECLASSIFIED DOCUMENT. A previously classified document that has been
declassified by appropriate authority in accordance with approved declassi
fication procedure and from which the classification markings have been
removed.
Section 16
16. DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION. Previously classified infonnation in documentary
fonn that has been declassified by appropriate authority.
17. DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION. A detenmination in accordance with approved
classification guides, source documents, or other guidance of an authorized
original classifier that a document or material contains classified infonma
tion (RD, FRD, or NSI).
18. DERIVATIVE CLASSIFIER. An individual who has been fonmally authorized to
detennine that documents should be classified pursuant to written classifica
tion guides, one or more classified source documents, or at the direction of
an original classification authority.
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19. DOCUMENT. Any record of infonmation regardless of physical fonm or
characteristics, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. All handwritten, printed, or typed matter;
b. All painted, drawn, or engraved matter;
c. All sound, magnetic, or electromechanical recordings;
d. All photographic prints and exposed or developed film, still or motion
pictures;
e. Automatic data processing input, memory, program or output infonmation or
records such as punchcards, tapes, memory drums or disks, or visual
displays;
f. All reproductions of the foregoing by any process.
20. DOCUMENTATION. A required statement appearing on the cover of the first page
of a secret or top secret documents which notes the number of pages of a
document, the series designation for the particular set of copies, and the
number of each copy within the set.
21. DOWNGRADING. Lowering the classification level of infonmation, documents, or
material. This does not include declassification.
22. EXCLUSION AREA. A security area where mere access to the area constitutes
access to classified infonmation.
23. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION. Infonmation provided to the United States in
confidence by, or produced by the United States pursuant to a written joint
arrangement requiring confidentiality with, a foreign government or inter
national organization of governments.
24. FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA (FRO). Classified infonmation jointly detennined by
the Assistant Secretary for Defense Program, the fonmer Energy Research and
Development Administration (ERDA), or the fonner Atomic Energy Commission
(AEC) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to be related primarily to the
military utilization of atomic weapons, and removed by the Assistant
Secretary for Defense Programs from the RD category pursuant to Section
142(d) of the Atomic Energy Act. .
25. GOVERNMENT AGENCY. Any executive department, commission, independent
establishment, or corporation, wholly or partly owned by the United States of
America and which is an instrumentality of the United States, or any board,
bureau, division, service, office, officer, authority, administration, or
other establishment in the executive branch of the Government.
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19. DOCUMENT. Any record of infonmation regardless of physical fonm or
characteristics, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. All handwritten, printed, or typed matter;
b. All painted, drawn, or engraved matter;
c. All sound, magnetic, or electromechanical recordings;
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d. All photographic prints and exposed or developed film, still or motion
pictures;
e. Automatic data proceSSing input, memory, program or output infonmation or
records such as punchcards, tapes, memory drums or disks, or visual
displays;
f. All reproductions of the foregoing by any process.
Section 17
20. DOCUMENTATION. A required statement appearing on the cover of the first page
of a secret or top secret documents which notes the number of pages of a
document, the series designation for the particular set of copies, and the
number of each copy within the set.
21. DOWNGRADING. Lowering the classification level of infonmation, documents, or
material. This does not include declassification.
22. EXCLUSION AREA. A security area where mere access to the area constitutes
access to classified infonmation.
23. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION. Infonmation provided to the United States in
confidence by, or produced by the United States pursuant to a written joint
arrangement requiring confidentiality with, a foreign government or inter
national organization of governments.
24. FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA (FRO). Classified infonmation jointly detennined by
the Assistant Secretary for Defense Program, the fonmer Energy Research and
Development Administration (ERDA), or the fonner Atomic Energy Commission
(AEC) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to be related primarily to the
military utilization of atomic weapons, and removed by the Assistant
Secretary for Defense Programs from the RD category pursuant to Section
142(d) of the Atomic Energy Act. .
25. GOVERNMENT AGENCY. Any executive department, commission, independent
establishment, or corporation, wholly or partly owned by the United States of
America and which is an instrumentality of the United States, or any board,
bureau, division, service, office, officer, authority, administration, or
other establishment in the executive branch of the Government.
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26. INFORMATION.· This term is restricted to facts, data, or knowledge itself,
rather than to the medium of its conveyance. (Documents and materials are
deemed to conveyor contain information and are not considered to be infor
mation per se.)
27. INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE. An organization of the General
Services Administration created by Executive Order 12065 to oversee
Government implementation of that Executive order.
28. INFRACTION. An act or omission involving failure to comply with Departmental
security regulations or directives.
29. LIMITED AREA. A security area in which controls can prevent access by
unauthorized persons to classified documents, information or material.
30. M-3679. Standard distribution list for classified scientific and technical
reports.
31. MATERIAL.
a. A chemical substance, including metals;
b. A fabricated or processed item; or
c. Machinery and equipment.
32. MATTER. Material or documents.
33. MESSAGE. A document transmitted by teletype, telegraph, facsimile, or other
electrical means.
34. MICROFICHE/MICROFILM. Film, photo card or flat negative containing micro
images.
35. NATIONAL SECURITY. The national defense and foreign relations of the United
States.
36. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION NSI. Information pertaining to the national
secur1ty, c aSS1 1e 1n accor ance with an Executive order and protected by
Title 18 U.S. Code.
37. NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION INFORMATION. All information classified or
unclassified concerning the design, arrangement, development, manufacture,
testing, operation, administration, training, maintenance, and repair of the
propulsion plants of naval nuclear powered ships, including the associated
nuclear support facilities.
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26. INFORMATION.' This term is restricted to facts, data, or knowledge itself,
rather than to the medium of its conveyance. (Documents and materials are
deemed to conveyor contain information and are not considered to be infor
mation per se.)
27. INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE. An organization of the General
Services Administration created by Executive Order 12065 to oversee
Government implementation of that Executive order.
28. INFRACTION. An act or omission involving failure to comply with Departmental
security regulations or directives.
29. LIMITED AREA. A security area in which controls can prevent access by
unauthorized persons to classified documents, information or material.
30. M-3679. Standard distribution list for classified scientific and technical
reports.
31. MATERIAL.
a. A chemical substance, including metals;
b. A fabricated or processed item; or
c. Machinery and equipment.
32. MATTER. Material or documents.
33. MESSAGE. A document transmitted by teletype, telegraph, facsimile, or other
electrical means.
34. MICROFICHE/MICROFILM. Film, photo card or flat negative containing micro
images.
35. NATIONAL SECURITY. The national defense and foreign relations of the United
States.
36. NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION NSI. Information pertaining to the national
secur1ty, c aSS1 1e 1n accor ance with an Executive order and protected by
Title 18 U.S. Code.
37. NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION INFORMATION. All information classified or
unclassified concerning the design, arrangement, development, manufacture,
testing, operation, administration, training, maintenance, and repair of the
propulsion plants of naval nuclear powered ships, including the associated
nuclear support facilities.
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38. ORIGINAL CLASSIFIER. An individual who has been authorized formally to make
original classification judgments in areas of National Security Information
in which classification guidance does not exist.
39. PORTION MARKING. The application of classification markings to individual
portions of a document to indicate the specific classification of that
portion.
40. PRODUCTION RATE INFORMATION. Information relating to the capacity to produce
or actual production of:
a. Weapons or weapon components;
b. Plutonium, tritium, or enriched lithium 6;
c. Uranium enriched in the isotope 235; or
d. Uranium 233.
41. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT. Formal, topical or progress reports,
recurrent or summary, which present technical data to be used in the fulfull
ment of various research and development activities of the Department and
which are categorized and distributed by the Technical Information Center,
Oak Ridge, in accordance with standard distribution list M-3679.
42. RESTRICTED DATA ~. All data concerning:
a. Design, manufacture, or utilization of atomic weapons;
b. Production of special nuclear material; or
c. Use of special nuclear material in the production of energy; but shall
not include data declassified or removed from the RD category pursuant to
Section 142 or the Atomic Energy Act.
43. SANITIZING. Physical removal of all classified information from a classified
document.
44. SECRET•. The classification level between Confidential and Top Secret which
is applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be
expected to cause serious damage to the national security.
45. SECURITY AREA. A phYsically defined space containing classified documents,
information or material and subject to physical protection and personnel
access controls, e.g., limited and exclusion areas.
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38. ORIGINAL CLASSIFIER. An individual who has been authorized fonnally to make
original classification judgments in areas of National Security Information
in which classification guidance does not exist.
39. PORTION MARKING. The application of classification markings to individual
portions of a document to indicate the specific classification of that
portion.
40. PRODUCTION RATE INFORMATION. Information relating to the capacity to produce
or actual production of:
a. Weapons or weapon components;
b. Plutonium, tritium, or enriched lithium 6;
c. Uranium enriched in the isotope 235; or
d. Uranium 233.
41. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT. Formal, topical or progress reports,
recurrent or summary, which present technical data to be used in the fulfull
ment of various research and development activities of the Department and
which are categorized and distributed by the Technical Information Center,
Oak Ridge, in accordance with standard distribution list M-3679.
42. RESTRICTED DATA (RD). All data concerning:
a. Design, manufacture, or utilization of atomic weapons;
b. Production of special nuclear material; or
c. Use of special nuclear material in the production of energy; but shall
not include data declassified or removed from the RD category pursuant to
Section 142 or the Atomic Energy Act.
43. SANITIZING. Physical removal of all classified information from a classified
document.
44. SECRET •. The classification level between Confidential and Top Secret which
is applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be
expected to cause serious damage to the national security.
45. SECURITY AREA. A phYsically defined space containing classified documents,
information or material and subject to physical protection and personnel
access controls, e.g., limited and exclusion areas.
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a. Secret production rate or stockpile quantity infonmation relating to
plutonium, tritium, enriched lithium 6, uranium 235, and 233.
b. Classified gaseous diffusion technology.
c. Classified gas centrifuge technology.
47. SOURCE DOCUMENT. Adocument, other than a classification guide, from which
infonmation is extracted for inclusion in another document. The tenn "source
document" is used in the context that the classi fication of infonnation
extracted from the document is determined by the classification specified in
the source document.
48. SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM. A program to limit access to certain classified
infonnation only to those specifically authorized.
49. STOCKPILE QUANTITY INFORMATION. Infonmation relating to the numbers of
weapons or weapon components and the amount of plutonium, tritium, uranium
233, lithium 6, or uranium 235 available for use.
50. TOP SECRET TS. The highest classification level applied to infonmation
wose unaut orized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause excep
tionally grave damage to the national security.
51. TRANSCLASSIFICATION. The removal of infonmation from the RD classification
category. This does not include declassification.
52. TRANSFER AND ACCOUNTABILITY STATION. An organizational unit (normally a
technical library) which controls the receipt, transmission, accountability,
and disposition of classified research and development reports and secret
weapons data reports as listed in M-3679.
53. TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT. An instructive document used in the transmittal of
classified documents.
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54. UPGRADING. Raising the classification level of infonmation, documents, or
material. (Also applied to the remarking of a classified document or
material that was improperly declassified or initially improperly issued as
unclassi fied.)
55. VISUAL MATERIALS. Photographs, motion pictures, slides, article concepts,
engineering drawings, plant layouts, plots, plans, and maps.
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46. SENSITIVE NUCLEAR MATERIAL PRODUCTION INFORMATION.
a. Secret production rate or stockpile quantity infonmation relating to
plutonium, tritium, enriched lithium 6, uranium 235, and 233.
b. Classified gaseous diffusion technology.
c. Classified gas centrifuge technology.
47. SOURCE DOCUMENT. A document, other than a classification guide, from which
infonmation is extracted for inclusion in another document. The tenn "source
document" is used in the context that the classi fication of infonnation
extracted from the document is determined by the classification specified in
the source document.
48. SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM. A program to limit access to certain classified
infonnation only to those specifically authorized.
49. STOCKPILE QUANTITY INFORMATION. Infonmation relating to the numbers of
weapons or weapon components and the amount of plutonium, tritium, uranium
233, lithium 6, or uranium 235 available for use.
50. TOP SECRET TS. The highest classification level applied to infonmation
w ose unaut orized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause excep
tionally grave damage to the national security.
51. TRANSCLASSIFICATION. The removal of infonmation from the RD classification
category. This does not include declassification.
52. TRANSFER AND ACCOUNTABILITY STATION. An organizational unit (normally a
technical library) which controls the receipt, transmission, accountability,
and disposition of classified research and development reports and secret
weapons data reports as listed in M-3679.
53. TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT. An instructive document used in the transmittal of
classified documents.
54. UPGRADING. Raising the classification level of infonmation, documents, or
material. (Also applied to the remarking of a classified document or
material that was improperly declassified or initially improperly issued as
unclassi fied.)
55. VISUAL MATERIALS. Photographs, motion pictures, slides, article concepts,
engineering drawings, plant layouts, plots, plans, and maps.
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manufacture, or utilization, including theory, development, storage, char
acteristics, perfonnance, and effects of atomic weapons or components
thereof, including such information incorporated in or relating to nuclear
explosive devices.
57. WORKSHEETS.
a. Notes, work papers, preliminary copies of pages of a document, additional
or revised pages prior to incorporation into final copy;
b. Repetitive fonns used to collect data; or
c. In the field of telecommunications, worksheets additionally include
manual or machine-produced page copies and carbons (clear text or en
crypted), and perforated and/or printed tapes produced by communications
centers.
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56. WEAPON DATA. Restricted Data/Fonner1y Restricted concerning the design,
manufacture, or utilization, including theory, development, storage, char
acteristics, perfonnance, and effects of atomic weapons or components
thereof, including such information incorporated in or relating to nuclear
explosive devices.
Section 21
57. WORKSHEETS.
a. Notes, work papers, preliminary copies of pages of a document, additional
or revised pages prior to incorporation into final copy;
b. Repetitive fonns used to collect data; or
c. In the field of telecommunications, worksheets additionally include
manual or machine-produced page copies and carbons (clear text or en
crypted), and perforated and/or printed tapes produced by communications
centers.
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CHAPTER II
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
1. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY APPLICATION (DP-20).
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a. Prescribes controls for weapon data.
b. Assures that Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data documents being
sent from the DOE and its contractors to foreign entities under agreements
on cooperation for mutual defense purposes are channeled to the Joint
Atomic Information Exchange Group (JAIEG) for review and assurance that
the information contained therein is transmissible in accordance with
statutory detenminations formulated under Sections 144b and c(l) of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
c. Approves the distribution and transmission of classified research and
development reports containing nuclear weapons and effects information
(Category C-72, C-73, and C-74 as defined in the Technical Information
Center document M-3679) and coordinates with other organizations in the
transmission of sensitive infonmation in their areas of programmatic
~ jurisdiction.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY (DP-30).
a. Develops and implements policies and standards to assure that classified
documents are properly handled, safeguarded, and accounted for.
b. Provides advice and assistance on the control of classified documents.
c. Maintains central accountability of Top Secret documents originated by, or
in the possession of the Department and its contractors.
d. Monitors the unaccounted for classified document activities of the
Department.
e. Authorizes DOE and DOE contractor employees at the Headquarters level to
hand-carry Secret and Confidential documents to and from foreign countries
other than Canada. (This approval is in addition to other required
approvals as appropriate for the transmission of classified documents.)
f. Administers DOE implementation of those provisions of Executive Order
12065 and its implementing directives pertaining to special access
programs, personnel, and physical security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
1. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY APPLICATION (DP-20).
a. Prescribes controls for weapon data.
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b. Assures that Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data documents being
sent from the DOE and its contractors to foreign entities under agreements
on cooperation for mutual defense purposes are channeled to the Joint
Atomic Information Exchange Group (JAIEG) for review and assurance that
the information contained therein is transmissible in accordance with
statutory detenminations formulated under Sections 144b and c(l) of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
c. Approves the distribution and transmission of classified research and
development reports containing nuclear weapons and effects information
(Category C-72, C-73, and C-74 as defined in the Technical Information
Center document M-3679) and coordinates with other organizations in the
transmission of sensitive infonmation in their areas of programmatic
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a. Develops and implements policies and standards to assure that classified
documents are properly handled, safeguarded, and accounted for.
b. Provides advice and assistance on the control of classified documents.
c. Maintains central accountability of Top Secret documents originated by, or
in the possession of the Department and its contractors.
d. Monitors the unaccounted for classified document activities of the
Department.
e. Authorizes DOE and DOE contractor employees at the Headquarters level to
hand-carry Secret and Confidential documents to and from foreign countries
other than Canada. (This approval is in addition to other required
approvals as appropriate for the transmission of classified documents.)
f. Administers DOE implementation of those provisions of Executive Order
12065 and its implementing directives pertaining to special access
programs, personnel, and physical security.
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g. Authorizes transmission of classified documents by other than prescribed
means.
h. For the Headquarters:
(1) Issues local procedures for control of classified documents.
(2) Authorizes methods of destruction of classified documents.
(3) Establishes a program for the maintenance of accountability for
classified documents.
(4) Furnishes reports to other Government departments or agencies of the
unaccountability, loss, or compromise of their documents.
(5) Reviews Top Secret control practices of each organization at least
once annually.
(6) Establishes limitations, based on sensitivity or other security
considerations, as to the type and category of classified documents
which shall be excluded from storage in Federal Records Centers.
(Documents containing production rate or stockpile quantity infor-
mation relating to weapons or weapon components require concurrence ~
of the Director of Military Application.)
(7) Provides to the Director of Classification information as required by
the Information Security Oversight Office regarding the aspects of
Executive Order 12065 that are administered by the Office of
Safeguards and Security (DP-30).
3. THE DIRECTOR OF CLASSIFICATION (DP-60).
a. Administers the system for development, approval, and transmission to
other Government agencies and foreign nations of all documents concerned
with classification matters.
b. Provides assistance in matters regarding the classification (upgrading,
downgrading, declassification, transclassification) of all classified
documents.
c. Administers DOE implementation of Executive Order 12065 and its
im~lementing directives except for those provisions pertaining to special
access programs and personnel and physical security.
4. THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (AD-40).
a. Coordinates with the State Department the use of the Diplomatic Pouch
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g. Authorizes transmission of classified documents by other than prescribed
means.
h. For the Headquarters:
(1) Issues local procedures for control of classified documents.
(2) Authorizes methods of destruction of classified documents.
(3) Establishes a program for the maintenance of accountability for
classified documents.
(4) Furnishes reports to other Government departments or agencies of the
unaccountability, loss, or compromise of their documents.
(5) Reviews Top Secret control practices of each organization at least
once annually.
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(6) Establishes limitations, based on sensitivity or other security
considerations, as to the type and category of classified documents
which shall be excluded from storage in Federal Records Centers.
(Documents containing production rate or stockpile quantity infor-
mation relating to weapons or weapon components require concurrence ~
of the Director of Military Application.)
(7) Provides to the Director of Classification information as required by
the Information Security Oversight Office regarding the aspects of
Executive Order 12065 that are administered by the Office of
Safeguards and Security (DP-30).
3. THE DIRECTOR OF CLASSIFICATION (DP-60).
a. Administers the system for development, approval, and transmission to
other Government agencies and foreign nations of all documents concerned
with classification matters.
b. Provides assistance in matters regarding the classification (upgrading,
downgrading, declassification, transclassification) of all classified
documents.
c. Administers DOE implementation of Executive Order 12065 and its
im~lementing directives except for those provisions pertaining to special
access programs and personnel and physical security.
4. THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (AD-40).
a. Coordinates with the State Department the use of the Diplomatic Pouch
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b. For the Headquarters:
(1) Approves, in writing, the transmission and removal of classified
documents stored in the Federal Records Centers by Headquarters
organizations.
(2) Distributes classified research and development reports.
(3) Provides Top Secret courier services as required.
(4) Provides classified messenger services to Headquarters facilities
authorized to receive and store classified documents and material.
5. THE MANAGER, TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER, OAK RIDGE.
a. Obtains approval of Headquarters organizations to transmit classified
research and development reports.
b. Authorizes its microfonm contractor to produce or reproduce microfiche and
micronegatives of classified research and development reports for use by
authorized recipients.
c. Develops and maintains a system for the distribution of classified,
scientific, technical information in report form to control the dissemina
tion of classified research and development reports to DOE offices and
contractors and to other Government agencies.
6. THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (lA-I).
a. Assures that classified United States patent applications which the
Assistant General Counsel for Patents desires to file in another country
under secrecy orders are within the scope of agreements for cooperation
formulated under Section 144a of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
b. Manages DOE intelligence-related programs, including distribution,
accountability, and control of sensitive intelligence documents.
c. Approves the transmission to other Government agencies and foreign nations
of classified documents relating to intelligence.
d. Approves requests by the DOE or DOE contractor personnel to obtain
intelligence data from other Government agencies and foreign nations,
coordinating all transactions relating to weapon data with the Office of
Military Application (DP-20).
7. THE DIRECTOR OF COMPUTER SERVICES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (AD-60).
a. Receives, assigns, distributes, accounts for, and control~ the use and
disposition of communications security material, including Top Secret
communications material, from the National Security Agency.
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b. For the Headquarters:
(1) Approves, in writing, the transmission and removal of classified
documents stored in the Federal Records Centers by Headquarters
organizations.
(2) Distributes classified research and development reports.
(3) Provides Top Secret courier services as required.
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(4) Provides classified messenger services to Headquarters facilities
authorized to receive and store classified documents and material.
5. THE MANAGER, TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER, OAK RIDGE.
a. Obtains approval of Headquarters organizations to transmit classified
research and development reports.
b. Authorizes its microfonm contractor to produce or reproduce microfiche and
micronegatives of classified research and development reports for use by
authorized recipients.
c. Develops and maintains a system for the distribution of classified,
SCientific, technical information in report form to control the dissemina
tion of classified research and development reports to DOE offices and
contractors and to other Government agencies.
6. THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (lA-I).
a. Assures that classified United States patent applications which the
Assistant General Counsel for Patents desires to file in another country
under secrecy orders are within the scope of agreements for cooperation
formulated under Section 144a of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
b. Manages DOE intelligence-related programs, including distribution,
accountability, and control of sensitive intelligence documents.
c. Approves the transmission to other Government agencies and foreign nations
of classified documents relating to intelligence.
d. Approves requests by the DOE or DOE contractor personnel to obtain
intelligence data from other Government agencies and foreign nations,
coordinating all transactions relating to weapon data with the Office of
Military Application (DP-20).
7. THE DIRECTOR OF COMPUTER SERVICES AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (AD-60).
a. Receives, assigns, di stributes, accounts for, and control's the use and
disposition of communications security material, including Top Secret
communications material, from the National Security Agency.
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b. Maintains control, is accountable for, and assures timely destruction of
classified documents of other DOE organizations transmitted via teletype.
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8. THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL REACTORS (NE-40).
a. Approves transmission of classified research and development reports
concerning naval reactors, special features of naval reactors information
(Category C-82 as defined in M-3679), and other cla~sified documents
containing nuclear technology derived from the Naval Reactors Program to
DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field organizations and contractors, other
Government agencies and their contractors, and to foreign nations.
b. Approves all information releases where a requirement exists for the
disclosure to foreign nationals foreign governments, or individuals
representing a foreign interest of information concerning U.S. naval
nuclear propulsion information.
c. Approves dissemination of naval nuclear propulsion information to U.S.
industry, private individuals, or other private interests, except when
required in the performance of U.S. naval nuclear propulsion program
work.
9. THE DIRECTOR OF URANIUM RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT (RA-33).
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a. Regarding documents containing isotope separation/gas centrifuge method
information and technology/gaseous diffusion process information (Cate
gories C-24 and C-52, as defined in M-3679):
(1) Authorizes access by managers of DOE field organizations when RA-33
has programmatic responsibility for the activity at that field
organizations.
(2) Upon request of any DOE element, approves the transmission of
information described on page 11-4, subparagraph 9a, between
jurisdictions of different field organizations or between field
organizations and DOE Headquarters organizations.
b. Authorizes access by employees of the DOE field organization or a DOE
contractor to uranium enrichment technology information not related to
operations under the jurisdiction of the manager of the field organization
concerned.
c. Approves the transmission of documents containing uranium enrichment
technology information to civilian employees of the Department of Defense,
its contractors, or members of the Armed Forces, and to personnel of other
Government agencies.
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b. Maintains control, is accountable for, and assures timely destruction of
classified documents of other DOE organizations transmitted via teletype.
8. THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL REACTORS (NE-40).
a. Approves transmission of classified research and development reports
concerning naval reactors, special features of naval reactors information
(Category C-82 as defined in M-3679), and other cla~sified documents
containing nuclear technology derived from the Naval Reactors Program to
DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field organizations and contractors, other
Government agencies and their contractors, and to foreign nations.
b. Approves all information releases where a requirement exists for the
disclosure to foreign nationals foreign governments, or individuals
representing a foreign interest of information concerning U.S. naval
nuclear propulsion information.
c. Approves dissemination of naval nuclear propulsion information to U.S.
industry, private individuals, or other private interests, except when
required in the performance of U.S. naval nuclear propulsion program
work.
9. THE DIRECTOR OF URANIUM RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT (RA-33).
a. Regarding documents containing isotope separation/gas centrifuge method
information and technology/gaseous diffusion process information (Cate
gories C-24 and C-52, as defined in M-3679):
(1) Authorizes access by managers of DOE field organizations when RA-33
has programmatic responsibility for the activity at that field
organizations.
(2) Upon request of any DOE element, approves the transmission of
information described on page 11-4, subparagraph 9a, between
jurisdictions of different field organizations or between field
organizations and DOE Headquarters organizations.
b. Authorizes access by employees of the DOE field organization or a DOE
contractor to uranium enrichment technology information not related to
operations under the jurisdiction of the manager of the field organization
concerned.
c. Approves the transmission of documents containing uranium enrichment
technology information to civilian employees of the Department of Defense,
its contractors, or members of the Armed Forces, and to personnel of other
Government agencies.
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d. Approves transmission to DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field
organizations and contractors, and other Government agencies and their
contractors and to foreign nations of classified research and development
reports containing isotope separation/gas centrifuge method information,
technology/gaseous
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10. THE DIRECTOR OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS PRODUCTION (DP-70).
a. Regarding documents containing technology/tritium production information,
and plutonium production information, as defined in M-3679, Categories
C-57 and C-65.
(1) Authorizes access by managers of DOE field organizations when OP-70
has programmatic responsibility for the activity at that field
organization.
(2) Upon request of any DOE element, approves the transmission of
information described by subparagraph lOa, above, between jurisdic
tions of diff~rent field organizations or between field organizations
and DOE Headquarters organizations.
(3) Approves transmission to DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field
organizations and contractors and to foreign nations, of classified
research and development reports containing technology/tritium
production information and plutonium production information
(Categories C-57 and C-65).
b. Advises the manager of the Technical Information Center, Oak Ridge,
regarding the transmission of classified research and development reports
containing production reactor engineering technology to foreign nations.
11. THE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED ISOTOPE SEPARATION (NE-562).
a. Approves transmission of classified research and development reports
concerning the Advanced Isotope Separation Program and other classi
fied documents containing technology derived from the program to DOE
Headquarters personnel, DOE field organizations and contractors, other
Government agencies and their contractors, and to foreign nations.
b. Approves the transmission of this information between jurisdictions of
different field organizations or between field organizations and DOE
Headquarters organizations.
c. Approves dissemination of this information to U.S. industry, private
individuals, or other private interests.
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d. Approves transmission to DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field
organizations and contractors, and other Government agencies and their
contractors and to foreign nations of classified research and development
reports containing isotope separation/gas centrifuge method information,
technology/gaseous
10. THE DIRECTOR OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS PRODUCTION (DP-70).
a. Regarding documents containing technology/tritium production information,
and plutonium production information, as defined in M-3679, Categories
C-57 and C-65.
(1) Authorizes access by managers of DOE field organizations when OP-70
has programmatic responsibility for the activity at that field
organization.
(2) Upon request of any DOE element, approves the transmission of
information described by subparagraph lOa, above, between jurisdic
tions of diff~rent field organizations or between field organizations
and DOE Headquarters organizations.
(3) Approves transmission to DOE Headquarters personnel, DOE field
organizations and contractors and to foreign nations, of classified
research and development reports containing technology/tritium
production information and plutonium production information
(Categories C-57 and C-65).
b. Advises the manager of the Technical Information Center, Oak Ridge,
regarding the transmission of classified research and development reports
containing production reactor engineering technology to foreign nations.
11. THE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED ISOTOPE SEPARATION (NE-562).
a. Approves transmission of classified research and development reports
concerning the Advanced Isotope Separation Program and other classi
fied documents containing technology derived from the program to DOE
Headquarters personnel, DOE field organizations and contractors, other
Government agencies and their contractors, and to foreign nations.
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b. Approves the transmission of this information between jurisdictions of
different field organizations or between field organizations and DOE
Headquarters organizations.
c. Approves dissemination of this information to U.S. industry, private
individuals, or other private interests.
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a. Safeguard classified documents in accordance with this Order.
b. Grant exceptions to the provisions of this Order for activities within
their area of responsibility where the requirement for immediate action
takes precedence. Exceptions granted shall be promptly reported to the
Director of Safeguards and Security, DP-30, and to the Headquarters
program organization cognizant of subject activities.
c. Issue, implement, and enforce local procedures for the control of
classified documents.
d. Provide guidelines for the maintenance of accountability for classified
documents.
e. Authorize:
(1) DOE and DOE contractor employees access to weapon data and classified
research and development reports.
(2) DOE and DOE contractor employees to hand-carry Secret or Confidential
documents outside security areas, within the continental United
States, including removal to private residences in connection with
official travel under compelling circumstances (e.g., severe time and
schedule constraints, or other such factors).
(3) DOE and DOE contractor employees to hand-carry classified documents
to and from Canada.
(4) Retention of classified documents, by a contractor, subcontractor, or
party to an agreement after termination of a contract, subcontract,
or other agreement.
(5) Methods of destruction of classified documents.
f. Approve the transmission of classified documents originated by the DOE
field organization or DOE contractor employees under the cognizance of
that field organization.
g. Approve, in writing, the transmission to, removal from, reproduction and
destruction of classified documents stored in Federal Records Centers.
h. Establish limitations, based on the sensitivity or other security
considerations, as to the type and category of classified documents which
shall be excluded from storage in Federal Storage Centers.
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12. MANAGERS OF FIELD ORGANIZATIONS.
a. Safeguard classified documents in accordance with this Order.
b. Grant exceptions to the provisions of this Order for activities within
their area of responsibility where the requirement for immediate action
takes precedence. Exceptions granted shall be promptly reported to the
Director of Safeguards and Security, DP-30, and to the Headquarters
program organization cognizant of subject activities.
c. Issue, implement, and enforce local procedures for the control of
classified documents.
d. Provide guidelines for the maintenance of accountability for classified
documents.
e. Authorize:
(1) DOE and DOE contractor employees access to weapon data and classified
research and development reports.
(2) DOE and DOE contractor employees to hand-carry Secret or Confidential
documents outside security areas, within the continental United
States, including removal to private residences in connection with
official travel under compelling circumstances (e.g., severe time and
schedule constraints, or other such factors).
(3) DOE and DOE contractor employees to hand-carry classified documents
to and from Canada.
(4) Retention of classified documents, by a contractor, subcontractor, or
party to an agreement after termination of a contract, subcontract,
or other agreement.
Section 28
(5) Methods of destruction of classified documents.
f. Approve the transmission of classified documents originated by the DOE
field organization or DOE contractor employees under the cognizance of
that field organization.
g. Approve, in writing, the transmission to, removal from, reproduction and
destruction of classified documents stored in Federal Records Centers.
h. Establish limitations, based on the sensitivity or other security
considerations, as to the type and category of classified documents which
shall be excluded from storage in Federal Storage Centers.
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i. Request approval of the Director of Uranium Resources and Enrichment:
(1) To grant access to sensitive process information regarding isotope
separation, gas centrifuge, and gaseous diffusion (Categories C-24
and C-52, as defined in M-3679);
(2) To transmit documents containing sensitive process information
described in subparagraph i(l), above, to the Department of Defense
(DOD), its contractors, or members of the Armed Forces, or to other
Government agencies; and
(3) For the transmission of documents containing sensitive nuclear
material process information:
(a) Between jurisdictions at different field organizations; or
(b) Between their field organizations and Headquarters organizations
where it is not known whether the intended recipient is autho
rized to receive the information.
j. Request approval of the Director of Nuclear Materials Production:
(1) To grant access to sensitive nuclear production rate information
regarding tritium and plutonium (Categories C-57 and C-65, as defined
in M-3679);
(2) To transmit documents containing sensitive nuclear production rate
information described in subparagraph i(1) above, to the Department
of Defense, DOD contractors, members of the Armed Forces, or to other
Government agencies; and
(3) For the transmission of documents containing sensitive nuclear
material production information:
(a) Between jurisdictions at different field organizations; or
(b) Between field office and DOE Headquarters organizations when it
is not known whether the intended recipient is authorized to
receive the information.
k. Request approval of the Director of Advanced Isotope Separation (NE 542):
(1) To transmit classified documents concerning the Advanced Isotope
Separation Program, and other classified documents containing tech
nology derived from this program to DOE personnel, DOE field organi
zations and their contractors, other Government agencies and their
contractors, and to foreign nations.
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i. Request approval of the Director of Uranium Resources and Enrichment:
(1) To grant access to sensitive process information regarding isotope
separation, gas centrifuge, and gaseous diffusion (Categories C-24
and C-52, as defined in M-3679);
(2) To transmit documents containing sensitive process information
described in subparagraph i(l}, above, to the Department of Defense
(DOD), its contractors, or members of the Armed Forces, or to other
Government agencies; and
(3) For the transmission of documents containing sensitive nuclear
material process information:
(a) Between jurisdictions at different field organizations; or
(b) Between their field organizations and Headquarters organizations
where it is not known whether the intended recipient is autho
rized to receive the information.
j. Request approval of the Director of Nuclear Materials Production:
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(I) To grant access to sensitive nuclear production rate information
regarding tritium and plutonium (Categories C-57 and C-65, as defined
in M-3679);
(2) To transmit documents containing sensitive nuclear production rate
information described in subparagraph i(l} above, to the Department
of Defense, DOD contractors, members of the Armed Forces, or to other
Government agencies; and
(3) For the transmission of documents containing sensitive nuclear
material production information:
(a) Between jurisdictions at different field organizations; or
(b) Between field office and DOE Headquarters organizations when it
is not known whether the intended recipient is authorized to
receive the information.
k. Request approval of the Director of Advanced Isotope Separation (NE 542):
(1) To transmit classified documents concerning the Advanced Isotope
Separation Program, and other classified documents containing tech
nology derived from this program to DOE personnel, DOE field organi
zations and their contractors, other Government agencies and their
contractors, and to foreign nations.
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(2) To transmit AIS information between jurisdictions of different
field organizations and/or between field organizations and DOE
Headquarters organizations.
(3) To disseminate this information to U.S. industry, private
individuals, or other private interests.
1. Assure:
{I} Complete searches for unaccounted for classified documents.
(2) The safeguarding of outside agency classified documents with at
least those precautions prescribed for DOE documents of the same
classification.
(3) The designation of Top Secret Control Officers and their alternates.
(4) The designation of custodians of Top Secret documents, and
notification of the Director of Safeguards and Security of the
names and position titles of the designees.
(5) The conduct of semiannual inventories of Top Secret documents
(4-30 and 10-3l).
(6) The inventory and disposal of classified documents by terminating
contractors.
(7) Compliance by contractors with DOE security procedures for
controlling classified documents.
(8) Approval of transmission of documents by other than prescribed
means.
(9) Approval of DOE or DOE contractor employees to hand-carry Secret
and Confidential documents to and from foreign countries other
than Canada. This approval is in addition to other required
approvals as appropriate for the transmission of classified
documents.
(10) Compliance with established procedures or concurrence by the Office
of Military Application in the control of weapon ~ata.
m. Notify the outside agency originator when a classified document originated
by them is compromised or unaccounted for. Concurrently notify the Office
of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
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(2) To transmit AIS information between jurisdictions of different
field organizations and/or between field organizations and DOE
Headquarters organizations.
(3) To disseminate this information to U.S. industry, private
individuals, or other private interests.
1. Assure:
(I) Complete searches for unaccounted for classified documents.
(2) The safeguarding of outside agency classified documents with at
least those precautions prescribed for DOE documents of the same
classification.
(3) The designation of Top Secret Control Officers and their alternates.
(4) The designation of custodians of Top Secret documents, and
notification of the Director of Safeguards and Security of the
names and position titles of the designees.
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(5) The conduct of semiannual inventories of Top Secret documents
(4-30 and 10-3l).
(6) The inventory and disposal of classified documents by terminating
contractors.
(7) Compliance by contractors with DOE security procedures for
controlling classified documents.
(8) Approval of transmission of documents by other than prescribed
means.
(9) Approval of DOE or DOE contractor employees to hand-carry Secret
and Confidential documents to and from foreign countries other
than Canada. This approval is in addition to other required
approvals as appropriate for the transmission of classified
documents.
(10) Compliance with established procedures or concurrence by the Office
of Military Application in the control of weapon ~ata.
m. Notify the outside agency originator when a classified document originated
by them is compromised or unaccounted for. Concurrently notify the Office
of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
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n. Review Top Secret control practices of each division, organization, or
comparable organizational unit under their jurisdiction at least annually.
o. Designate, in writing, personnel authoized access to Top Secret.
p. Establish, change the designation of, and eliminate transfer
accountability stations, and notify the Manager, Technical Infonmation
Center, Oak Ridge, of action taken.
13. HEADS OF HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZATIONS, perfonm the functions set forth on
pages 11-6 through 11-9, subparagraphs 12a, c, d, e(l), i(l) thru (3),
j(l) thru (3), k(l) thru(3), 1(1) thru (7), (9), and (10), m, n, and o.
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n. Review Top Secret control practices of each division, organization, or
comparable organizational unit under their jurisdiction at least annually.
o. Designate, in writing, personnel authoized access to Top Secret.
p. Establish, change the designation of, and eliminate transfer
accountability stations, and notify the Manager, Technical Infonmation
Center, Oak Ridge, of action taken.
13. HEADS OF HEADQUARTERS ORGANIZATIONS, perfonm the functions set forth on
pages 11-6 through 11-9, subparagraphs 12a, c, d, e(l), i(l) thru (3),
j(l) thru (3), k(l) thru(3), 1(1) thru (7), (9), and (10), m, n, and o.
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CHAPTER III
MARKING AND CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS
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1. PURPOSE. This chapter sets forth minimum marking and safeguarding procedures
common to all classified documents. Minimum procedures applicable solely to
the marking and safeguarding of Top Secret documents, Secret and Confidential
documents, and the safeguarding of classified information are set forth in
other chapters under these respective headings.
2. STANDARD IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING AT TIME OF ORIGINATION.
a. Classification Level Markin. The appropriate classification level
marking, Top Secret, Secret or Confidential) shall be placed at the top
and bottom on the face of all classified documents, all interior pages
and the outside back cover.
b. Classification cate~ory Markings. Each document shall bear a marking to
indicate which of t e three classification categories of information
(i.e., Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, or National Security
Information) is contained therein.
NOTE: If more than one category of classified information is contained in
a document, it need only bear the most restrictive category designation,
Restricted Data being the most restrictive and National Security
Information the least restrictive category.
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(1) Restricted Data Notice.
RESTRICTED DATA
This document contains Restricted Data as
defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Unauthorized disclosure subject to adminis
trative and criminal sanctions.
(2) Formerly Restricted Data Notice.
FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA
Unauthorized disclosure subject to administra
tive and criminal sanctions. Handle as
Restricted Data in Foreign Dissemination.
Section 144b, Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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CHAPTER III
MARKING AND CONTROL OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS
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1. PURPOSE. This chapter sets forth minimum marking and safeguarding procedures
common to all classified documents. Minimum procedures applicable solely to
the marking and safeguarding of Top Secret documents, Secret and Confidential
documents, and the safeguarding of classified information are set forth in
other chapters under these respective headings.
2. STANDARD IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING AT TIME OF ORIGINATION.
a. Classification Level Markin. The appropriate classification level
marking, Top Secret, Secret or Confidential) shall be placed at the top
and bottom on the face of all classified documents, all interior pages
and the outside back cover.
b. Classification cate~ory Markings. Each document shall bear a marking to
indicate which of t e three classification categories of information
(i.e., Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, or National Security
Information) is contained therein.
NOTE: If more than one category of classified information is contained in
a document, it need only bear the most restrictive category designation,
Restricted Data being the most restrictive and National Security
Information the least restrictive category.
(1) Restricted Data Notice.
RESTRICTED DATA
This document contains Restricted Data as
defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Unauthorized disclosure subject to adminis
trative and criminal sanctions.
(2) Formerly Restricted Data Notice.
FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA
Unauthorized disclosure subject to administra
tive and criminal sanctions. Handle as
Restricted Data in Foreign Dissemination.
Section 144b, Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
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(3) National Security Information Notice.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal
sanctions.
c. Bound Documents (Permanently Fastened Together).
(1) Marking.
(a) The classification marking shall be placed, in letters not less
than 1/4 inch in height, at the top and bottom on the outside of
the front cover, title page, first and last pages on which text
appears and outside of the back cover. Interior pages may be
marked, but if so, each and every page shall be marked. All
pages marked shall be marked consistent with the overall classi
fication level of the document.
(b) The extra markings except for the downgrading-declassification
marking shall be placed on the front cover, title page, and
first page of text.
(c)
(d) Each component (letter, memorandum, attachment, enclosure,
appendix or annex) of a document shall be marked separately
with the downgrading-declassification marking that applies to
its contents.
(2) Documentation. Documentation shall be placed in the upper right
corner of the first page of text.
d. Documents Not Permanently Fastened Together.
(1) Marking.
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(a) The classification marking shall be placed in letters not less
than 1/4 inch in height, at the center of the top and bottom of
each page and on the outside of front and back covers, if any.
The documents shall be marked in such manner that the marking
will be clearly visible when the pages are fastened together.
All pages shall be marked consistent with the overall classifi-
cation level of the document. ~
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(3) National Security Information Notice.
NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
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Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal
sanctions.
c. Bound Documents (Permanently Fastened Together).
(1) Marking.
(a) The classification marking shall be placed, in letters not less
than 1/4 inch in height, at the top and bottom on the outside of
the front cover, title page, first and last pages on which text
appears and outside of the back cover. Interior pages may be
marked, but if so, each and every page shall be marked. All
pages marked shall be marked consistent with the overall classi
fication level of the document.
(b) The extra markings except for the downgrading-declassification
marking shall be placed on the front cover, title page, and
first page of text.
(c)
(d) Each component (letter, memorandum, attachment, enclosure,
appendix or annex) of a document shall be marked separately
with the downgrading-declassification marking that applies to
its contents.
(2) Documentation. Documentation shall be placed in the upper right
corner of the first page of text.
d. Documents Not Permanently Fastened Together.
(1) Marking.
(a) The classification marking shall be placed in letters not less
than 1/4 inch in height, at the center of the top and bottom of
each page and on the outside of front and back covers, if any.
The documents shall be marked in such manner that the marking
will be clearly visible when the pages are fastened together.
All pages shall be marked consistent with the overall classifi-
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(b) The extra markings shall be placed on the first page of text
and on the front cover if there is one, as specified on page
111-2, subparagraph d(1}(a}.
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(2) Documentation. Documentation shall be placed in the upper right
corner of the first page of text in such position that the wording
will not be mutilated if the document is inserted in a file jacket
or other covering.
e. Identification of Original and Derivative Classification Authority for
National Securit Information. All NSI documents shall be marked to show
t e ldentity l.e., name and title} of the original and/or derivative
classification authority as follows: (Refer to the definitions of
"or igi nal classi ficati on" and "derivative cl assi fi cation" in Chapter 1
of this Order, and see Attachment 1 for options.)
(I) For NSI documents originally classified by an authorized original
classifier, the classifiers's name and position title shall be
placed on the "Classified by" line of option 1, line one of option
2(a}, or "Classified by" of option 3.
(2) For NSI documents derivatively classified the identity of the
original classification authority shall be shown as follows:
on the "Classified by" line of option 1, on the "derived from" line
of option 2(b}, or on the "derivatively classified, based on" line
of option 3.
(a) If based on instructions of an authorized original classifier,
show name and title.
Section 33
(b) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of a
classification guide, identify the classification guide on the
"Classified by" line of option 1, on the "derived from" line
of option 2 (b), or on the "derivatively classified, based on"
line of option 3.
(c) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of a
classified source document, other than a classification guide,
identify the source document in the spaces used to identify the
classification guide in subparagraph e(2}(b}, above.
(d) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of more
than one original classification authority, classification
guide, or classified source document, the reference "Multiple
Sources II may be used. However, the record copy must be marked
to identify all such authorities.
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(b) The extra markings shall be placed on the first page of text
and on the front cover if there is one, as specified on page
111-2, subparagraph d(I}(a}.
(2) Documentation. Documentation shall be placed in the upper right
corner of the first page of text in such position that the wording
will not be mutilated if the document is inserted in a file jacket
or other covering.
e. Identification of Original and Derivative Classification Authority for
National Securit Information. All NSI documents shall be marked to show
t e ldentity l.e., name and title} of the original and/or derivative
classification authority as follows: (Refer to the definitions of
"origi nal classi ficati on" and "derivative cl assi fi cation" in Chapter 1
of this Order, and see Attachment 1 for options.)
(l) For NSI documents originally classified by an authorized original
classifier, the classifiers's name and position title shall be
placed on the "Classified by" line of option 1, line one of option
2(a}, or "Classified by" of option 3.
(2) For NSI documents derivatively classified the identity of the
original classification authority shall be shown as follows:
on the "Classified by" line of option 1, on the "derived from" line
of option 2(b), or on the "derivatively classified, based on" line
of option 3.
(a) If based on instructions of an authorized original classifier,
show name and title.
(b) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of a
classification guide, identify the classification guide on the
"Classified by" line of option 1, on the "derived from" line
of option 2 (b), or on the "derivatively classified, based on"
line of option 3.
(c) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of a
classified source document, other than a classification guide,
identify the source document in the spaces used to identify the
classification guide in subparagraph e(2)(b), above.
(d) If the document is derivatively classified on the basis of more
than one original classification authority, classification
guide, or classified source document, the reference "Multiple
Sources" may be used. However, the record copy must be marked
to identify all such authorities.
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(3) For NSI documents derivatively classified, the identity of the
classifier must also appear on the "Derivative Classifier" line of
option 1 on the "Derivative CL By" line of option 2(b}, or the
"Classified By" line of option 3.
NOTE: In all cases cited above, where name and title is required,
the "title" may be omitted if it appears elsewhere on the
document.
f. Identity of Authorized Derivative Classifier for RD &FRO. For all RD and
FRO documents the classifier1s name and position title shall be shown.
Section 34
g. Date of Classification and Office of Origin. All classified documents
shall be marked to show the date and office of origin. The date of origin
placed on a document at the time of origination may be considered the date
of classification.
h. Date or Event for Declassification or Review for National Security
Information. All Nsf documents shall be marked to show the date or
event for automatic declassification or for review for declassification.
The date or event, as appropriate, shall be indicated by checking the
appropriate box preceding "Declassification or Review" (See option l(d),
option 2(a) or (b), or option 3 of Attachment 1.)
(1) Declassify 6 years or less for NSI:
(a) If declassification action can be taken in 6 years or less,
check the declassify box and insert the exact date.
(b) If declassification action is dependent upon the culmination of
an event, the exact date of which is unknown but will not exceed
6 years, check the declassify box and identify the event.
(2) Declassify or review after 6 years: If a DOE-originated document is
to remain classified in excess of 6 years (on the authority of a Top
Secret Original Classifier or Classification Guide) and the date is
known, check the declassify box and insert the date. If date is
unknown, check the Review box and insert a date which does not exceed
20 years (30 for foreign government documents).
Identity of Extension Authorit, for NSI. For all originally classified
NSI documents that are to be c assified for more than 6 years, the name
and position title of the authorized Top Secret original classifier
who authorized the extension shall be placed on the lIExtended byll line
(see Attachment 1, option l(e), option 2(a}, and option (3); a reason
for extension, tersely stated, shall be shown.
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(3) For NSI documents derivatively classified, the identity of the
classifier must also appear on the "Derivative Classifier" line of
option 1 on the "Derivative CL By" line of option 2(b), or the
"Classified By" line of option 3.
NOTE: In all cases cited above, where name and title is required,
the "title" may be omitted if it appears elsewhere on the
document.
f. Identity of Authorized Derivative Classifier for RD & FRO. For all RD and
FRO documents the c1assifier's name and position title shall be shown.
g. Date of Classification and Office of Origin. All classified documents
shall be marked to show the date and office of origin. The date of origin
placed on a document at the time of origination may be considered the date
of classification.
h. Date or Event for Declassification or Review for National Security
Information. All NSI documents shall be marked to show the date or
event for automatic declassification or for review for declassification.
The date or event, as appropriate, shall be indicated by checking the
appropriate box preceding "Declassification or Review" (See option I(d),
option 2(a) or (b), or option 3 of Attachment 1.)
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(1) Declassify 6 years or less for NSI:
(a) If declassification action can be taken in 6 years or less,
check the declassify box and insert the exact date.
(b) If declassification action is dependent upon the culmination of
an event, the exact date of which is unknown but will not exceed
6 years, check the declassify box and identify the event.
Section 35
(2) Declassify or review after 6 years: If a DOE-originated document is
to remain classified in excess of 6 years (on the authority of a Top
Secret Original Classifier or Classification Guide) and the date is
known, check the declassify box and insert the date. If date is
unknown, check the Review box and insert a date which does not exceed
20 years (30 for foreign government documents).
Identity of Extension Authorit, for NSI. For all originally classified
NSI documents that are to be c assified for more than 6 years, the name
and position title of the authorized Top Secret original classifier
who authorized the extension shall be placed on the IIExtended byll line
(see Attachment 1, option I(e), option 2{a), and option (3); a reason
for extension, tersely stated, shall be shown.
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j. Downgrading Markings At Origination. When it can determined that an NSI
document should be downgraded automatically on a certain date or upon a
certain event, that date or event shall be recorded on the face of the
document at the time of origination. On the date indicated or upon the
culmination of the event indicated, all holders of copies of the document
shall eradicate the original classification markings and affix the new
classification level markings. Example:
Downgrade to
...,.(.,..,Cl....a-s-s.....i f=i""'c-a-:-t-=-io-n---)
on ""7":':"'-:-----:::---.-,-,-
(Date or Event)
NOTE: For information regarding change of classification of documents
subsequent to issuance (i.e., upgrading, downgrading, and declassi
fication actions) see Chapter IV or V of this Order.
k. Portion Marking for NSI. Classifiers shall identify the level of
classification of each portion of NSI documents (including subject and
titles) and including those portions that are not classified, unless the
Director of the Information Security Oversight Office has granted a waiver
of the portion marking requirement for that specific class of documents or
information. Special marking requirements which may associated with
such waivers will be issued normally as separate instructions. (See page
111-6, subparagraph m.)
(1) Portion marking shall be accomplished by placing, as appropriate, the
symbols (TS) for Top Secret, (S) for Secret, (C) for Confidential,
and (U) for Unclassified immediately preceding or following the text
to which it applies. Consistency of placement within a document must
be observed. Such markings shall be placed to follow subject and
title lines. (See page 111-7, paragraph 5.)
(2) Except for the marking of classified subjects and titles, mandatory
portion markings apply to NSI documents only.
(3) Portion marking need not be applied if all portions, other than
subject and title lines, are classified at the same level and a
statement to that effect is included in the document.
(4) Maps, tape recordings, charts, drawings, matrices, photographs,
motion picture film, graphs, microfilm, and microfiche are considered
portions in themselves.
(5) When individual portion marking is impracticable, the document
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the classified
information and its classification level.
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j. Downgrading Markings At Origination. When it can determined that an NSI
document should be downgraded automatically on a certain date or upon a
certain event, that date or event shall be recorded on the face of the
document at the time of origination. On the date indicated or upon the
culmination of the event indicated, all holders of copies of the document
shall eradicate the original classification markings and affix the new
classification level markings. Example:
Section 36
Downgrade to
...,.(.,..,C l .... a-s-s ...... i f=i""'c-a-:-t-=-i o-n---)
on ""7":':'"-:-----::,..--.-,-,-
(Date or Event)
NOTE: For information regarding change of classification of documents
subsequent to issuance (i.e., upgrading, downgrading, and declassi
fication actions) see Chapter IV or V of this Order.
k. Portion Marking for NSI. Classifiers shall identify the level of
classification of each portion of NSI documents (including subject and
titles) and including those portions that are not classified, unless the
Director of the Information Security Oversight Office has granted a waiver
of the portion marking requirement for that specific class of documents or
information. Special marking requirements which may associated with
such waivers will be issued normally as separate instructions. (See page
111-6, subparagraph m.)
(1) Portion marking shall be accomplished by placing, as appropriate, the
symbols (TS) for Top Secret, (S) for Secret, (C) for Confidential,
and (U) for Unclassified immediately preceding or following the text
to which it applies. Consistency of placement within a document must
be observed. Such markings shall be placed to follow subject and
title lines. (See page 111-7, paragraph 5.)
(2) Except for the marking of classified subjects and titles, mandatory
portion markings apply to NSI documents only.
(3) Portion marking need not be applied if all portions, other than
subject and title lines, are classified at the same level and a
statement to that effect is included in the document.
(4) Maps, tape recordings, charts, drawings, matrices, photographs,
motion picture film, graphs, microfilm, and microfiche are considered
portions in themselves.
(5) When individual portion marking is impracticable, the document
shall contain a description sufficient to identify the classified
information and its classification level.
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(1) Transmittal letters and memorandums shall bear a classification level
marking at the top and bottom of the page equal to the highest level
of classified infonmation being transmitted. (See Attachment 5.)
(2) If the transmittal document is unclassified when detached, the
annotation stating "When separated from enclosures, handle this
document as Unclassified" must be placed on the lower right hand
corner of the document.
(3) If the transmittal document is itself classified, but at a level
lower than that of the most highly classified enclosure(s), show the
proper classification on the "When separated from enclosure(s),
handle thi s document as II stamp, and apply all of
the markings required for documents of that classification.
(4) Additionally, a stamp shall be affixed to the first page to indicate
the classification category of infonmation being transmitted if
different from that of the transmittal. It shall read "Document
transmitted herewith contains (RD, FRO, or NSI).
m. Current Waivers. These waivers have been granted by the Infonmation
Security Oversight office.
(1) Naval nuclear propulsion infonmation is exempt from portion marking
(September 1979). Documents so exempt shall contain the following
statement:
IIThis document shall not be used as a basis for derivative
classification guidance."
(2) Documents containing Restricted Data or Fonmerly Restricted Data and
National Security Infonmation are exempt from portion marking
(January 1980). The Infonmation Security Oversight office further
directed that technical publications, for example, the Joint Atomic
Weapons Publications System (JNWPS) shall bear a notice prohibiting
the use of such publications as the source for derivative classifi
cation. The notice should read:
Section 37
"Pursuant to and in accordance with a waiver granted by
the Acting Director of the Infonmation Security Oversight
office, this technical publication is not portion marked
in accordance with section 1-504 of Executive Order 12065.
The use of infonmation contained in tnis publication as a
source for derivative classification is prohibited. 1I
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1. Transmittal Documents.
(1) Transmittal letters and memorandums shall bear a classification level
marking at the top and bottom of the page equal to the highest level
of classified infonmation being transmitted. (See Attachment 5.)
(2) If the transmittal document is unclassified when detached, the
annotation stating "When separated from enclosures, handle this
document as Unclassified" must be placed on the lower right hand
corner of the document.
(3) If the transmittal document is itself classified, but at a level
lower than that of the most highly classified enclosure(s), show the
proper classification on the "When separated from enclosure{s),
handle thi s document as II stamp, and apply all of
the markings required for documents of that classification.
(4) Additionally, a stamp shall be affixed to the first page to indicate
the classification category of infonmation being transmitted if
different from that of the transmittal. It shall read "Document
transmitted herewith contains (RD, FRO, or NSI).
m. Current Waivers. These waivers have been granted by the Infonmation
Security Oversight office.
(1) Naval nuclear propulsion infonmation is exempt from portion marking
(September 1979). Documents so exempt shall contain the following
statement:
IIThis document shall not be used as a basis for derivative
classification guidance."
(2) Documents containing Restricted Data or Fonmerly Restricted Data and
National Security Infonmation are exempt from portion marking
(January 1980). The Infonmation Security Oversight office further
directed that technical publications, for example, the Joint Atomic
Weapons Publications System (JNWPS) shall bear a notice prohibiting
the use of such publications as the source for derivative classifi
cation. The notice should read:
"Pursuant to and in accordance with a waiver granted by
the Acting Director of the Infonmation Security Oversight
office, this technical publication is not portion marked
in accordance with section 1-504 of Executive Order 12065.
The use of infonmation contained in tnis publication as a
source for derivative classification is prohibited."
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3. WAIVER OF PORTION MARKING. A waiver of the portion marking requirement
may be granted by the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office,
of the General Services Administration. Requests for such waivers shall be
made by the head of the Headquarters or field organization to the Director of
Classification (DP-60) and shall include:
a. Identification of information contained in the documents for which such
waiver is sought.
b. Adetailed explanation of why the waiver should be granted.
c. The requestor's best judgment as to the anticipated dissemination of the
information.
d. The extent to which the information subject to the waiver may from a basis
for classification of other documents.
4. NUMBERING OF PAGES.
a. All pages of classified documents shall be numbered in sequence. The
numbering shall begin with the cover or first page as applicable and
numbered through the last page of the document.
Section 38
b. Pages of documents prepared to contain text on only one side shall be
numbered consecutively on that one side.
c. Pages of documents prepared to contain text on both sides shall be
numbered consecutively on both sides whether they contain text or are
blank.
5. SUBJECTS AND TITLES. To the greatest extent possible, classified subjects and
titles shall be avoided. If unavoidable, the classification level shall be
indicated at the end thereof, i.e., (S/NSI), (C/RD), and so forth.
6. SPECIAL MARKINGS. The following additional markings shall, as appropriate, be
displayed prominently on classified documents.
a. Intelligence Sources and Methods Information. The following marking shall
be applied to all documents containing information involving intelligence
sources and methods:
"WARNING NOTICE - INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED II
b. Weapon Data (WD). Self explanatory.
c. Production Data. Self explanatory.
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3. WAIVER OF PORTION MARKING. A waiver of the portion marking requirement
may be granted by the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office,
of the General Services Administration. Requests for such waivers shall be
made by the head of the Headquarters or field organization to the Director of
Classification (DP-60) and shall include:
a. Identification of information contained in the documents for which such
waiver is sought.
b. A detailed explanation of why the waiver should be granted.
c. The requestor's best judgment as to the anticipated dissemination of the
information.
d. The extent to which the information subject to the waiver may from a basis
for classification of other documents.
4. NUMBERING OF PAGES.
a. All pages of classified documents shall be numbered in sequence. The
numbering shall begin with the cover or first page as applicable and
numbered through the last page of the document.
b. Pages of documents prepared to contain text on only one side shall be
numbered consecutively on that one side.
c. Pages of documents prepared to contain text on both sides shall be
numbered consecutively on both sides whether they contain text or are
blank.
5. SUBJECTS AND TITLES. To the greatest extent possible, classified subjects and
titles shall be avoided. If unavoidable, the classification level shall be
indicated at the end thereof, i.e., (S/NSI), (C/RD), and so forth.
6. SPECIAL MARKINGS. The following additional markings shall, as appropriate, be
displayed prominently on classified documents.
a. Intelligence Sources and Methods Information. The following marking shall
be applied to all documents containing information involving intelligence
sources and methods:
"WARNING NOTICE - INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED II
b. Weapon Data (WD). Self explanatory.
c. Production Data. Self explanatory.
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d. Dissemination and Reproduction Notice. For classified documents which the
originator has determined should be subject to special dissemination or
reproduction limitations, or both, a statement placing the user on notice
as to those restrictions shall be placed on the first page of text of the
document or on its cover.
e. Abbreviations for Electronic Transmissions. The following abbreviations
may be used on electronically transmitted messages to identify the overall
classification level and the information category of the message (SRD,
CRD, SNSI, CNSI, and so forth). The abbreviation shall immediately
precede the first line of the text.
Section 39
7. MARKING OF DOCUMENTS CONTAINING FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION. Except in
those cases where such marking would reveal intelligence information, foreign
government information incorporated in United States documents shall, whenever
practicable, be identified in such a manner as to ensure that the foreign
government information is not declassified prematurely or made accessible to
nationals of a third country without consent of the originator. Documents
classified by a foreign government or an international organization of
governments shall, if the foreign classification is not in English, be marked
with the equivalent United States classification. (See Attachment 20.)
8. MARKING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SLIDES, NEGATIVES, OR PRINTS. (See Attachment 24)
a. Classification Level.
(1) Photo slides and flat negatives: Mark at the top and bottom of the
front side of the slide or negative (in a position that will be
projected) and on the frame, if any, front and back.
(2) Negatives in roll form: Mark at the beginning and end of each
roll.
(3) Photo prints: At the top and bottom of both sides.
b. Classification Cate or Markin s Restricted Data, Formerl Restricted
Data, National Securit Information. C assification category may consist
of the words: Restrlcted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, II and IINational
Security Information,1I in lieu of the full text.
(1) Photo slides, flat negatives, and prints: Markings shall be placed
at the bottom of the front side.
(2) Photographic negatives in roll: Markings shall be placed in the
frame following that in which the classification appears, at the
beginning and end of the roll.
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d. Dissemination and Reproduction Notice. For classified documents which the
originator has determined should be subject to special dissemination or
reproduction limitations, or both, a statement placing the user on notice
as to those restrictions shall be placed on the first page of text of the
document or on its cover.
e. Abbreviations for Electronic Transmissions. The following abbreviations
may be used on electronically transmitted messages to identify the overall
classification level and the information category of the message (SRD,
CRD, SNSI, CNSI, and so forth). The abbreviation shall immediately
precede the first line of the text.
7. MARKING OF DOCUMENTS CONTAINING FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION. Except in
those cases where such marking would reveal intelligence information, foreign
government information incorporated in United States documents shall, whenever
practicable, be identified in such a manner as to ensure that the foreign
government information is not declassified prematurely or made accessible to
nationals of a third country without consent of the originator. Documents
classified by a foreign government or an international organization of
governments shall, if the foreign classification is not in English, be marked
with the equivalent United States classification. (See Attachment 20.)
8. MARKING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC SLIDES, NEGATIVES, OR PRINTS. (See Attachment 24)
a. Classification Level.
b.
(1) Photo slides and flat negatives: Mark at the top and bottom of the
front side of the slide or negative (in a position that will be
projected) and on the frame, if any, front and back.
(2) Negatives in roll form: Mark at the beginning and end of each
roll.
(3) Photo prints: At the top and bottom of both sides.
(1) Photo slides, flat negatives, and prints: Markings shall be placed
at the bottom of the front side.
Section 40
(2) Photographic negatives in roll: Markings shall be placed in the
frame following that in which the classification appears, at the
beginning and end of the roll.
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c. Documentation.
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(1) Photographic slides, flat negatives, and prints: Shall be documented
or serially numbered to identify individual copies. The documenta
tion or serial number shall be placed at the top of the front side.
(See Attachment 24)
(2) Photographic negatives in rolls: Following the classification
category at the beginning of each roll, the number of frames
composing the roll shall be noted.
9. MARKING OF MASTER COPIES FOR REPRODUCTION. Master copies are short-life
materials, such as photostatic negatives, multilith plates, and other repro
duction master copies, which are used for large-scale reproduction.
a. Classification Level. Shall be placed at the top and bottom of each page.
If the master copy is typewritten, the level may be typed in capital
letters and underscored.
b. Classification Category. Placed on the bottom portion of the first page
or front cover. The full text of the notice shall be used.
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11.
c. Documentation. Shall be used only if the master copy is to be retained
after reproduction. In all cases, the series designation shall be "MC",
for master copy.
EXAMPLE: "This document consists of 5 pages.
No.1 of 1 copi es, series MC."
MARKING OF CONTAINERS. Except for shipping containers, containers shall
show on the II Up sidell the classification of contents, the category of infonna
tion, expressed in brief fonn, i.e., IIRestricted Data, II "Formerly Restricted
Data, II IINational Security Infonnation," and the appropriate downgradi ng or
declassification infonnation. Documentation is not required.
MARKING MICROFILM REELS. Secret, Confidential, and Unclassified documents
may be included on the same microfilm reel. TO~ Secret documents may not
a ear on reels containin documents of lower c assifications. (See
Attac ment 22
a. Classification Level and Category Markings. The highest classification
level and classification category of infonnation contained in the reel
shall appear on the reel itself and in the first image frame of the reel.
The second image frame shall contain the reel number preceded by the
prefix "MF" (for microfilm), the originating office symbol (e.g., "DP-30,1I
IIAL," IISR, II and so forth), identity of the organizational unit within the
originating office authorizing the microfilming, and the number of reels
in numerical sequence produced for the organizational unit.
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c. Documentation.
(1) Photographic slides, flat negatives, and prints: Shall be documented
or serially numbered to identify individual copies. The documenta
tion or serial number shall be placed at the top of the front side.
(See Attachment 24)
(2) Photographic negatives in rolls: Following the classification
category at the beginning of each roll, the number of frames
composing the roll shall be noted.
9. MARKING OF MASTER COPIES FOR REPRODUCTION. Master copies are short-life
materials, such as photostatic negatives, multilith plates, and other repro
duction master copies, which are used for large-scale reproduction.
10.
11.
a. Classification Level. Shall be placed at the top and bottom of each page.
If the master copy is typewritten, the level may be typed in capital
letters and underscored.
b. Classification Category. Placed on the bottom portion of the first page
or front cover. The full text of the notice shall be used.
Section 41
c. Documentation. Shall be used only if the master copy is to be retained
after reproduction. In all cases, the series designation shall be "MC",
for master copy.
EXAMPLE: "This document consists of 5 pages.
No. ! of ! copi es, series MC. II
MARKING OF CONTAINERS. Except for shipping containers, containers shall
show on the "Up side" the classification of contents, the category of infonna
tion, expressed in brief fonn, i.e., "Restricted Data, II "Formerly Restricted
Data, II "National Security Infonnation, II and the appropriate downgradi ng or
declassification infonnation. Documentation is not required.
MARKING MICROFILM REELS. Secret, Confidential, and Unclassified documents
may be included on the same microfilm reel. TO~ Secret documents may not
a ear on reels containin documents of lower c assifications. (See
Attac ment 22
a. Classification Level and Category Markings. The highest classification
level and classification category of infonnation contained in the reel
shall appear on the reel itself and in the first image frame of the reel.
The second image frame shall contain the reel number preceded by the
prefix "MF" (for microfilm), the originating office symbol (e.g., IOP-30,"
"AL, II "SR, II and so forth), identity of the organizational unit within the
originating office authorizing the microfilming, and the number of reels
in numerical sequence produced for the organizational unit.
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EXAMPLE: Reel(s} produced for Office of Safeguards and Security,
DP-30.
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1st Reel IMF-DP-30-I",
2nd Reel IIMF-DP-30-2", and so forth.
b. The frame immediately preceding the lIend of reel" frame shall contain an
index listing of each complete document contained on the reel.
c. The frame inunediately following the "end of reel" frame shall contain the
classification level markings.
12. PUNCHCARDS.
a. Usage.
(I) Each deck of punchcards shall be considered a separate document.
(2) Punchcards may be used for any classified infonmation, i.e.,
Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret. The use of colored stock for
cards containing classified infonmation is optional.
b. Marking.
(I) Punchcards shall bear classification markings. Nonmally, they will
be preprinted. The classification level need be placed in only one
position on each card.
(2) Each punchcard shall contain the classification markings required by
the information in the deck or on the individual card except as
indicated below.
(3) In situations where the nature of transactions in an automatic data
processing center would make it burdensome to determine the markings
applicable to new decks prepared from existing decks, all punchcards
in the new decks shall be marked with the highest classification
level and category applicable to the data contained in the original
decks. For example, if Restricted Data and other classified infonma
tion is contained in an existing deck and the highest classification
level of information is Secret, all punchcards in a new deck created
from the exi sting deck shall be marked "Secret Restricted Data."
The actual classification markings of the new decks shall be
determined and all cards shall contain the proper markings prior
to transmission outside the security area.
(5) Downgrading or declassification instructions need only be assigned to
a deck as a whole and not necessarily to each card in the deck.
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EXAMPLE: Reel(s} produced for Office of Safeguards and Security,
DP-30.
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1st Reel IMF-DP-30-1",
2nd Reel IMF-DP-30-2", and so forth.
b. The frame immediately preceding the "end of reel" frame shall contain an
index listing of each complete document contained on the reel.
c. The frame inunediately following the "end of reel" frame shall contain the
classification level markings.
12. PUNCHCARDS.
a. Usage.
(1) Each deck of punchcards shall be considered a separate document.
(2) Punchcards may be used for any classified infonmation, i.e.,
Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret. The use of colored stock for
cards containing classified infonmation is optional.
b. Marking.
(1) Punchcards shall bear classification markings. Nonmally, they will
be preprinted. The classification level need be placed in only one
position on each card.
(2) Each punchcard shall contain the classification markings required by
the information in the deck or on the individual card except as
indicated below.
(3) In situations where the nature of transactions in an automatic data
processing center would make it burdensome to determine the markings
applicable to new decks prepared from existing decks, all punchcards
in the new decks shall be marked with the highest classification
level and category applicable to the data contained in the original
decks. For example, if Restricted Data and other classified infonma
tion is contained in an existing deck and the highest classification
level of information is Secret, all punchcards in a new deck created
from the exi sting deck shall be marked "Secret Restricted Data."
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(5)
The actual classification markings of the new decks shall be
determined and all cards shall contain the proper markings prior
to transmission outside the security area.
Downgrading or declassification instructions need only be assigned to
a deck as a whole and not necessarily to each card in the deck.
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c. Documentation. Documentation of punchcards is not required. However.
receipts used in the transmission of Secret decks shall state. in addition
to other identifying information. the approximate number of cards
forwarded.
13. MAGNETIC TAPES.
a. Usage. Magnetic tapes may be used for any classification level of
information. i.e •• Confidential. Secret. or Top Secret.
b. Marking. The reel of each magnetic tape shall contain the classification
level and category markings. The tapes must retain the classification of
the most highly classified infonmation ever recorded on them unless they
have been erased (degaussed) by Security-approved devices. When degauss
ing by an approved device has not been accomplished and the classification
of prior recorded infonmation is higher than that of the most recently
recorded information. an explanatory remark shall be added on the reel.
e.g •• "Fonmerly Top Secret; Presently Confidential. II (Refer to paragraph
14c. Marking Containers.)
c. Documentation. Documentation of magnetic tape is not required.
14. MOTION PICTURE FILM AND VIDEO TAPE. (See Attachment 23)
a. Classification Level and Category Markings.
(1) Classification level shall be photographed in a frame preceding the
title at the beginning of the film and at the end of the reel.
(2) Classification category RD. FRO. NSI. as appropriate. shall appear in
the frame immediately following the frame in which the classification
level appears.
(3) Identity of the classifier and declassification. downgrading or
review information. as appropriate. shall appear in image frames
following the classification category marking.
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b. Documentation shall be placed in the frame following declassification
instructions and shall consist of a serial number and footage.
c. Marking Containers. Except for shipping containers t each container of
motion picture film t video tape. or magnetic tape. shall have on its
face the classification level and category markings. It shall also bear
notice of date for downgrading or declassification where only NSI is
involved.
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c. Documentation. Documentation of punchcards is not required. However,
receipts used in the transmission of Secret decks shall state, in addition
to other identifying information, the approximate number of cards
forwarded.
13. MAGNETIC TAPES.
a. Usage. Magnetic tapes may be used for any classification level of
information, i.e., Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret.
b. Marking. The reel of each magnetic tape shall contain the classification
level and category markings. The tapes must retain the classification of
the most highly classified infonmation ever recorded on them unless they
have been erased (degaussed) by Security-approved devices. When degauss
ing by an approved device has not been accomplished and the classification
of prior recorded infonmation is higher than that of the most recently
recorded information, an explanatory remark shall be added on the reel,
e.g., "Fonmerly Top Secret; Presently Confidential. II (Refer to paragraph
14c, Marking Containers.)
c. Documentation. Documentation of magnetic tape is not required.
14. MOTION PICTURE FILM AND VIDEO TAPE. (See Attachment 23)
a. Classification Level and Category Markings.
(1) Classification level shall be photographed in a frame preceding the
title at the beginning of the film and at the end of the reel.
(2) Classification category RD, FRO, NSI, as appropriate, shall appear in
the frame immediately following the frame in which the classification
level appears.
(3) Identity of the classifier and declassification, downgrading or
review information, as appropriate, shall appear in image frames
following the classification category marking.
b. Documentation shall be placed in the frame following declassification
instructions and shall consist of a serial number and footage.
c. Marking Containers. Except for shipping containers, each container of
motion picture film, video tape, or magnetic tape, shall have on its
face the classification level and category markings. It shall also bear
notice of date for downgrading or declassification where only NSI is
involved.
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a. Listings of combinations to safes and/or vaults shall receive that degree
of physical protection and access control required for the highest
classification level and category of documents and/or material stored in
the container.
b. Care shall be exercised to assure that access to combination{s) of
containers holding classified documents or materials are limited to those
individuals possessing a security clearance which would permit access to
the containers' content on a need-to-know basis.
c. Storage. Combination listings shall be stored and protected in a manner
prescribed for other documents of the same classification.
16. REQUIREMENT FOR CHANGE OF COMBINATIONS. Combinations will be changed:
a. Whenever containers are placed in use.
b. Whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires access to the
container.
c. Whenever the combination might have been compromised.
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d. In a~ event at least once every 12 months.
e. When containers are being retired from service, the existing combination
should be changed to the manufacturer's setting of 50-25-50.
17. SELECTION OF COMBINATION SETTING.
a. Combination numbers must be selected at random, avoiding simple
arithmetical ascending or descending series, such as 10-20-30; 50-40-30,
and so forth. Additionally, caution should be exercised not to select a
combination of numbers which could easily be associated with the person
selecting the combination, e.g., birthdate anniversaries, or telephone
extension.
b. Posted Information.
(I) The names, addresses, and home telephone numbers of the custodian{s)
having knowledge of the combination shall be posted on the outside or
inside of each classified container in use.
(2) The date of the last combination change shal'l be posted inside or
outside the container, on the drawer equipped with the lock.
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a. Listings of combinations to safes and/or vaults shall receive that degree
of physical protection and access control required for the highest
classification level and category of documents and/or material stored in
the container.
b. Care shall be exercised to assure that access to combination{s) of
containers holding classified documents or materials are limited to those
individuals possessing a security clearance which would permit access to
the containers' content on a need-to-know basis.
c. Storage. Combination listings shall be stored and protected in a manner
prescribed for other documents of the same classification.
16. REQUIREMENT FOR CHANGE OF COMBINATIONS. Combinations will be changed:
a. Whenever containers are placed in use.
b. Whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires access to the
container.
c. Whenever the combination might have been compromised.
d. In a~ event at least once every 12 months.
e. When containers are being retired from service, the existing combination
should be changed to the manufacturer's setting of 50-25-50.
17. SELECTION OF COMBINATION SETTING.
a. Combination numbers must be selected at random, avoiding simple
arithmetical ascending or descending series, such as 10-20-30; 50-40-30,
and so forth. Additionally, caution should be exercised not to select a
combination of numbers which could easily be associated with the person
selecting the combination, e.g., birthdate anniversaries, or telephone
extension.
b. Posted Information.
(1) The names, addresses, and home telephone numbers of the custodian(s)
having knowledge of the combination shall be posted on the outside or
inside of each classified container in use.
(2) The date of the last combination change shal'l be posted inside or
outside the container, on the drawer equipped with the lock.
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A safe lock and monitor sheet (as in Attachment 19 or similar form)
shall be posted on each classified container or may be conveniently
posted for use for a bank of containers located in one room, provided
the serial number of each container is listed on the monitor sheet.
The form shall be designed to record the following data for a I-month
period:
(a) Signature or initials of the person locking the container.
(b) The date and time of locking.
(c) The initials of a monitor.
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18. UNATTENDED CLASSIFIED CONTAINER FOUND OPEN.
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a. Onsite Action to be Taken Under Normal Conditions. If found by other
than protective personnel (guards), the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the
protective force shall be notified immediately. The OIC shall then:
(1) Contact the custodian or alternate and provide information regarding
the number and location of the container, the time discovered open,
and other personally verifiable pertinent facts.
(2) Request permission of the custodian and secure the container.
(3) Prepare DOE Form DP-HI84, "Notice of Infraction Report, II setting
forth all pertinent facts, and transmit it to the responsible DOE
or contractor security office at the start of the following day
of business.
b. Onsite Actions to be Taken Under Abnormal Conditions, such as suspected
forced or unauthorized entry.
(1) The OIC of the protective force shall notify the responsible security
office via telephone immediately.
(2) Keep the area under surveillance pending personal inspection by the
responsible DOE or contractor security office.
c. Responsible Security Office Followup Actions.
(1) Under normal conditions.
(a) Assess possibility of compromise or unauthorized access to
classified contents of the container and take appropriate
action.
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A safe lock and monitor sheet (as in Attachment 19 or similar form)
shall be posted on each classified container or may be conveniently
posted for use for a bank of containers located in one room, provided
the serial number of each container is listed on the monitor sheet.
The form shall be designed to record the following data for a I-month
period:
(a) Signature or initials of the person locking the container.
(b) The date and time of locking.
(c) The initials of a monitor.
18. UNATTENDED CLASSIFIED CONTAINER FOUND OPEN.
a. Onsite Action to be Taken Under Normal Conditions. If found by other
than protective personnel (guards), the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the
protective force shall be notified immediately. The OIC shall then:
(1)
(2)
(3)
Contact the custodian or alternate and provide information regarding
the number and location of the container, the time discovered open,
and other personally verifiable pertinent facts.
Request permission of the custodian and secure the container.
Prepare DOE Form DP-HI84, "Notice of Infraction Report, II setting
forth all pertinent facts, and transmit it to the responsible DOE
or contractor security office at the start of the following day
of business.
b. Onsite Actions to be Taken Under Abnormal Conditions, such as suspected
forced or unauthorized entry.
(1) The OIC of the protective force shall notify the responsible security
office via telephone immediately.
(2) Keep the area under surveillance pending personal inspection by the
responsible DOE or contractor security office.
c. Responsible Security Office Followup Actions.
(1) Under normal conditions.
(a) Assess possibility of compromise or unauthorized access to
classified contents of the container and take appropriate
action.
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(b) Review security procedures of the office in which the infraction
occurred and, if deficient, make fo nma1 recommendations to the
head of the organization for improvement.
Under abnonmal conditions. If forced or unauthorized entry by
hostile forces is suspected, the immediate space shall be sealed, the
local Departmental security office, the Office of Safeguards and
Security (DP-30), and the local office of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation shall be notified.
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(b) Review security procedures of the office in which the infraction
occurred and, if deficient, make fo nma 1 recommendations to the
head of the organization for improvement.
Under abnonmal conditions. If forced or unauthorized entry by
hostile forces is suspected, the immediate space shall be sealed, the
local Departmental security office, the Office of Safeguards and
Security (DP-30), and the local office of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation shall be notified.
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1. DOCUMENTATION.
CHAPTER IV
SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
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a. What Shall be Documented.
(1) All final copies of Secret documents shall be documented.
(2) Drafts and worksheets need not be documented unless:
(a) They are retained for more than 60 days after final is prepared.
(b) Are reproduced, and/or
(c) They are transferred outside the originating office.
(3) Laboratory workbooks and notebooks do not require documentation if
assigned to a specific individual and are retained by that individual.
A record of assignment should be maintained until the books are
destroyed. Aworkbook or notebook shall have hard covers and shall
be page numbered, and each page shall be attached in a manner which
facilitates ease of detection if a page is removed.
b. Manner of Documentation. The documentation stamp shown in the example
below shall be placed in the upper right corner of the cover or first
page of all Secret documents. The information supplied shall show the
exact number of pages, the exact copy number, number of copies produced or
reproduced (serially numbered), and a series indicator - "A" for initial
di stribut ion; "B" for the fi rst reproduced seri eSt "C" for second
reproduction seri es, and so forth. The series indicator for drafts,
worksheets, and master copy shall be: "Draft, II "WS" for worksheet, and
"MC" for master copy. All copi es seri ally numbered must be identical in
content.
EXAMPLE: This document consists of 10 pages,
No. 5 of 15 copies, Series A.
2. RECEIPTS.
a. Receipts are· not required for change of custody of Confidential documents;
however, if a receipt is submitted, it shall be signed and returned to
the sender.
b. Secret documents transferred from one custodian to another shall be
~ accompanied by a classified document receipt, DOE Form DP-126, or a
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1. DOCUMENTATION.
CHAPTER IV
SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS
a. What Shall be Documented.
(1) All final copies of Secret documents shall be documented.
(2) Drafts and worksheets need not be documented unless:
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(a) They are retained for more than 60 days after final is prepared.
(b) Are reproduced, and/or
(c) They are transferred outside the originating office.
(3) Laboratory workbooks and notebooks do not require documentation if
assigned to a specific individual and are retained by that individual.
A record of assignment should be maintained until the books are
destroyed. A workbook or notebook shall have hard covers and shall
be page numbered, and each page shall be attached in a manner which
facilitates ease of detection if a page is removed.
b. Manner of Documentation. The documentation stamp shown in the example
belOW shall be placed in the upper right corner of the cover or first
page of all Secret documents. The information supplied shall show the
exact number of pages, the exact copy number, number of copies produced or
reproduced (serially numbered). and a series indicator - "A" for initial
di stribut ion; "8" for the fi rst reproduced seri eSt "C" for second
reproduction seri es, and so forth. The series indicator for drafts,
worksheets, and master copy shall be: "Draft, II "WS" for worksheet. and
"MC" for master copy. All cop; es seri ally numbered must be identical in
content.
Section 47
2. RECEIPTS.
EXAMPLE: This document consists of 10 pages,
No. 5 of 15 copies, Series A.
a. Receipts are· not required for change of custody of Confidential documents;
however, if a receipt is submitted, it shall be signed and returned to
the sender.
b. Secret documents transferred from one custodian to another shall be
~ accompanied by a classified document receipt, DOE Form DP-126, or a
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receipt similar in content. It is the responsibility of the recipient of
the document to forward a signed copy of the receipt to the sender within
2 working days of receipt of the document.
c. Contents. Each receipt shall be prepared in triplicate (one copy for
sender's suspense file, the original plus one copy enclosed with the
document) and shall contain the approved classified mail address of both
the sender and addressee. It shall also contain complete description of
the document being sent, i.e., an unclassified title, document, number,
copy number, series, classification level, and classification category.
d. Multiple Copies. More than one document may be included on one receipt if
the same sender and the same addressee are involved.
e. Document Check. Upon delivery, the addressee or authorized recipient
shall check the document(s) against the receipt listing. If no discrepancy
exists, the receiving mail station personnel shall sign the receipt and
note the full name of the authorized recipient. The original copy of the
receipt shall be returned to the sender. In the event that discrepancies
are noted, the recipent shall notify the sender and the local security
office immediately.
f. Delay in Return of Receipt. If there is a delay in return of the receipt,
the sender shall make a telephone inquiry to the addressee to ascertain if
the document was received. If the document was not received and suffi
cient time had elapsed, the sender's security office shall be notified
immediately.
3. USE OF ENVELOPES AND WRAPPERS (MAILINGS).
a. Both Secret and Confidential documents shall be enclosed in two opaque
envelopes or wrappers for transmission outside limited or exclusion areas
(does not apply to hand-carrying between buildings within a "controlled"
plant site). Appropriate measures shall be taken to assure that:
(1) The classification markings on the inner envelope cannot be seen
through the outer envelope; and
(2) The contents of any classified document transmitted cannot be seen
through the inner envelope.
b. Inner envelope or wrapper shall be addressed to the person for whom the
document is intended. The address approved for classified mail shall be
used. The level of classification shall be placed at the top and bottom,
on the front and back of the inner envelope.
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receipt similar in content. It is the responsibility of the recipient of
the document to forward a signed copy of the receipt to the sender within
2 working days of receipt of the document.
c. Contents. Each receipt shall be prepared in triplicate (one copy for
sender's suspense file, the original plus one copy enclosed with the
document) and shall contain the approved classified mail address of both
the sender and addressee. It shall also contain complete description of
the document being sent, i.e., an unclassified title, document, number,
copy number, series, classification level, and classification category.
d. Multiple Copies. More than one document may be included on one receipt if
the same sender and the same addressee are involved.
Section 48
e. Document Check. Upon delivery, the addressee or authorized recipient
shall check the document(s) against the receipt listing. If no discrepancy
exists, the receiving mail station personnel shall sign the receipt and
note the full name of the authorized recipient. The original copy of the
receipt shall be returned to the sender. In the event that discrepancies
are noted, the recipent shall notify the sender and the local security
office immediately.
f. Delay in Return of Receipt. If there is a delay in return of the receipt,
the sender shall make a telephone inquiry to the addressee to ascertain if
the document was received. If the document was not received and suffi
cient time had elapsed, the sender's security office shall be notified
immediately.
3. USE OF ENVELOPES AND WRAPPERS (MAILINGS).
a. Both Secret and Confidential documents shall be enclosed in two opaque
envelopes or wrappers for transmission outside limited or exclusion areas
(does not apply to hand-carrying between buildings within a "controlled"
plant site). Appropriate measures shall be taken to assure that:
(1) The classification markings on the inner envelope cannot be seen
through the outer envelope; and
(2) The contents of any classified document transmitted cannot be seen
through the inner envelope.
b. Inner envelope or wrapper shall be addressed to the person for whom the
document is intended. The address approved for classified mail shall be
used. The level of classification shall be placed at the top and bottom,
on the front and back of the inner envelope.
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(l) If documents bearing different levels of classifications are
transmitted in the same envelope or wrapper, the marking shall be
that of the highest classified document.
(2) The classification category, i.e., Restricted Data, Formerly
Restricted Data, or National Security Information, shall be on the
front of the inner envelope or wrapper.
c. The outer envelope or wrapper shall be sealed with paper tape and
addressed in the ordinary manner with no indication on the p.nveloo n
that the content(s} is (are) classified. The approved classified mailing
address of the addressee shall be used. The approved classified return
address of the sender shall be shown.
d. Evidence of Tampering. If the envelope or wrapper used in the
transmlssion of classified documents indicates any evidence of tampering,
the recipient shall preserve the parcel as received and present it for
inspection by the local security officer.
4. VERIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE ACCESS AUTHORIZATION OF INTENDED RECIPIENT(S) OF
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS.
a. Within DOE. Holders of classified documents or information may release
same to other parties only for official reasons and then only after having
obtained verification that the intended recipient possesses the appro
priate access authorization, and "need-to-know" and programmatic approval
for special access categories (i.e., weapon data, and so forth). (See
Attachment 6.) DOE identification cards (badges) document the level of
clearance held by the bearer (i.e., "Q," "TS," liS," or "L") and may be
accepted as verification. Otherwise verification must be obtained through
the responsible security office.
b. Within DOE Contractor Organizations. Procedures cited in subparagraph 4a
apply except that the access authorization of the intended recipents who
do not have coded badges shall be verified through the DOE contractor
security office, the DOE responsible security office, or the Office of
Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
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c. Outside Agencies. Procedures cited in sUbparagraph 4a apply except
that outside agency intended recipients shall be required to provide,
through their responsible security office, written certification of the
level of access authorization held.
d. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees, and Staff
Members. Procedures cited in subparagraph 4a apply except that level of
access authorization held by members of Congress and m~embers of their
staffs shall be verified by the Office of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
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(l) If documents bearing different levels of classifications are
transmitted in the same envelope or wrapper, the marking shall be
that of the highest classified document.
(2) The classification category, i.e., Restricted Data, Formerly
Restricted Data, or National Security Information, shall be on the
front of the inner envelope or wrapper.
c. The outer envelope or wrapper shall be sealed with paper tape and
addressed in the ordinary manner with no indication on the ~nveloDn
that the content(s} is (are) classified. The approved classified mailing
address of the addressee shall be used. The approved classified return
address of the sender shall be shown.
d. Evidence of Tampering. If the envelope or wrapper used in the
transmlssion of classified documents indicates any evidence of tampering,
the recipient shall preserve the parcel as received and present it for
inspection by the local security officer.
4. VERIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE ACCESS AUTHORIZATION OF INTENDED RECIPIENT(S) OF
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS.
a. Within DOE. Holders of classified documents or information may release
same to other parties only for official reasons and then only after having
obtained verification that the intended recipient possesses the appro
priate access authorization, and "need-to-know" and programmatic approval
for special access categories (i.e., weapon data, and so forth). (See
Attachment 6.) DOE identification cards (badges) document the level of
clearance held by the bearer (i.e., "Q," "TS," liS," or "L") and may be
accepted as verification. Otherwise verification must be obtained through
the responsible security office.
b. Within DOE Contractor Organizations. Procedures cited in subparagraph 4a
apply except that the access authorization of the intended recipents who
do not have coded badges shall be verified through the DOE contractor
security office, the DOE responsible security office, or the Office of
Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
c. Outside Agencies. Procedures cited in subparagraph 4a apply except
that outside agency intended recipients shall be required to provide,
through their responsible security office, written certification of the
level of access authorization held.
d. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees, and Staff
Members. Procedures cited in subparagraph 4a apply except that level of
access authori zation hel d by members of Congress and members of the ir
staffs shall be verified by the Office of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
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5. VERIFICATION OF APPROVED CLASSIFIED MAILING ADDRESS.
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a. Within DOE and DOE Contractor Facilities. Approval of cl~ssified mailing
addresses (to receive and store classified documents) is contingent upon
an inspection of the facility by the responsible DOE security office and
a finding that the facility meets or exceeds DOE requirements for the
protection of the classification level and classification category of
documents required by the facility. It shall be the responsibility of the
individual who prepares a classified parcel for mailing to confirm,
through his or her responsible security office, that the intended
addressee is located within a DOE or DOE contractor facility which is
approved to receive documents of the classification level and the classi
fication category to be sent.
b. Outside Agencies. The sender of classified documents to outside agencies
shall require the intended addressee to provide, through his or her
responsible security office, written certification (or oral certification
to be confirmed in writing) that the addressee is located within a
facility which is approved to receive the classification level and
category of document(s) to be sent.
c. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees, and Staff.
Senders of classified documents to Members of Congress, congressional
committees and congressional staff, shall verify approved mailing
addresses by contacting the Office of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
6. TRANSMISSION OF SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS. The transmission of Secret
and Contldential documents shall be effected in the following manner:
a. Within Security (Exclusion of limited) Areas.
(1) Secret/Restricted Data: By DOE employees, DOE contractor or
subcontractor employees possessi ng IlQIl access authorization.
(2) Secret/National Security Information and Formerly Restricted Data:
By DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcontractor employees posses
si ng a "Q, II "TS, II liS, II or "l II access authorization.
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(3)
(4 )
Confidential/Restricted Data Documents: By DOE employees, DOE
contractor and subcontractor employees possessi ng a IlQIl or Illll
access authorization.
Co~fidential/National Security Information and Formerly Restricted
Data: By DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcontractor employees
possessing a "Q,1l "TS," "S," or "l" access authorization.
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5. VERIFICATION OF APPROVED CLASSIFIED MAILING ADDRESS.
a. Hithin DOE and DOE Contractor Facilities. Approval of clc.ssified mailing
addresses (to receive and store classified documents) is contingent upon
an inspection of the facility by the responsible DOE security office and
a finding that the facility meets or exceeds DOE requirements for the
protection of the classification level and classification category of
documents required by the facility. It shall be the responsibility of the
individual who prepares a classified parcel for mailing to confirm,
through his or her responsible security office, that the intended
addressee is located within a DOE or DOE contractor facility which is
approved to receive documents of the classification level and the classi
fication category to be sent.
b. Outside Agencies. The sender of classified documents to outside agencies
shall require the intended addressee to provide, through his or her
responsible security office, written certification (or oral certification
to be confirmed in writing) that the addressee is located within a
facility which ;s approved to receive the classification level and
category of document(s) to be sent.
Section 51
c. The Congress, Individual Members, Congressional Committees, and Staff.
Senders of classified documents to Members of Congress, congressional
committees and congressional staff, shall verify approved mailing
addresses by contacting the Office of Safeguards and Security, DP-30.
6. TRANSMISSION OF SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS. The transmission of Secret
and Contldential documents shall be effected in the following manner:
a. Within Security (Exclusion of Limited) Areas.
(1) Secret/Restricted Data: By DOE employees, DOE contractor or
subcontractor employees possessi ng "Q" access authorization.
(2) Secret/National Security Information and Formerly Restricted Data:
(3)
(4 )
By DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcontractor employees posses
si ng a IIQ, II IITS, II liS, II or ilL II access authorization.
Confidential/Restricted Data Documents: By DOE employees, DOE
contractor and subcontractor employees possessi ng a "Q" or "L"
access authorization.
Co~fidential/National Security Information and Formerly Restricted
Data: By DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcontractor employees
possessing a IIQ," IITS,II IIS,II or ilL" access authorization.
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b. Outside Security Areas Within the Continental United States and Between
the 50 States and Puerto Rico. Secret and Confidential documents shall be
transmitted outside a limited area (or outside an exclusion area if not
within a larger limited area) as follows:
(1) Secret/Restricted Data, Fonnerly Restricted Data and National
Security Infonnation: by diplomatic pouch and United States Postal
Service (Registered Mail).
(2) Secret/Restricted Data: As in subparagraph 6b(l) or by DOE
messengers, DOE guards, DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcon
tractor employees. (All of the foregoing shall possess DOE "Q"
access authorization and special written authority granted by divi
sion directors or higher authority within DOE Headquarters, or by
field organization managers, or their designees, for field and
contractor personnel.)
(3) Secret/Fonmerly Restricted Data and National Security Information:
As in subparagraph 6b(l) and (2) above, except that personal hand
carry may be authori zed for persons possessi ng "Q, II "TS, II or "S"
access authorization.
(4) Confidential/Restricted Data: By First class or· certified mail, or
as in subparagraphs 6b(l) and (2) except that required access autho
rization is "Q" and "L".
(5) Confidential/Formerly Restricted Data, National Security Information:
As in subparagraphs 6b(I), (2), (3), and (4). Required access
authorization is "Q," "TS," liS," or "L".
c. Personal Hand-Carr. Personal hand-carry (by other than messengers or
couriers requlres that the carrier, or person for whom handcarrying is
performed, record the identity of all documents so transmitted and retain
the record in office files pending return of the documents or signed
receipts. The carriers shall have the documents in their personal custody
at all times while in transit and shall secure them in approved storage at
Government or Government contractor installations in lieu of retaining the
documents at public or private lodging facilities.
7. VERIFICATION OF CARRIER'S IDENTITY FOR AIRLINES. All parcels, briefcases, and
other objects handcarried aboard aircraft are subject to electronic security
inspection at airports. Since persons handcarrying classified matter may not
surrender such matter for physical or visual inspection, the carriers shall
have on their person a letter of identification. (See Attachment 7.)
Section 52
8. PROTECTION OF SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION IN USE. In
any and all circumstances, documents and information shall be attended by
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b. Outside Security Areas Within the Continental United States and Between
the 50 States and Puerto Rico. Secret and Confidential documents shall be
transmitted outside a limited area (or outside an exclusion area if not
within a larger limited area) as follows:
(1) Secret/Restricted Data, Fonnerly Restricted Data and National
Security Infonnation: by diplomatic pouch and United States Postal
Service (Registered Mail).
(2) Secret/Restricted Data: As in subparagraph 6b(1) or by DOE
messengers, DOE guards, DOE employees, DOE contractor and subcon
tractor employees. (All of the foregoing shall possess DOE "Q"
access authorization and special written authority granted by divi
sion directors or higher authority within DOE Headquarters, or by
field organization managers, or their designees, for field and
contractor personnel.)
(3) Secret/Fonmerly Restricted Data and National Security Information:
As in subparagraph 6b(1) and (2) above, except that personal hand
carry may be authori zed for persons possessi ng "Q, II IITS, II or "SII
access authorization.
(4) Confidential/Restricted Data: By First class or· certified mail, or
as in subparagraphs 6b(1) and (2) except that required access autho
rization is "QII and "L".
(5) Confidential/Formerly Restricted Data, National Security Information:
As in subparagraphs 6b(1), (2), (3), and (4). Required access
authorization is "Q,II "TS," liS," or ilL".
c. Personal Hand-Carr. Personal hand-carry (by other than messengers or
couriers requlres that the carrier, or person for whom handcarrying is
performed, record the identity of all documents so transmitted and retain
the record in office files pending return of the documents or signed
receipts. The carriers shall have the documents in their personal custody
at all times while in transit and shall secure them in approved storage at
Government or Government contractor installations in lieu of retaining the
documents at public or private lodging facilities.
7. VERIFICATION OF CARRIER'S IDENTITY FOR AIRLINES. All parcels, briefcases, and
other objects handcarried aboard aircraft are subject to electronic security
inspection at airports. Since persons handcarrying classified matter may not
surrender such matter for physical or visual inspection, the carriers shall
have on their person a letter of identification. (See Attachment 7.)
8. PROTECTION OF SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION IN USE. In
any and all circumstances, documents and information shall be attended by
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persons possessing appropriate access authorizations, or otherwise provided a
degree of protection necessary to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
9. REPRODUCTION.
a. Outside Agency Documents. No outside agency Secret or Confidential
document shall be distributed to a third agency or its contractors without
first securing the permission of the outside agency originator.
b. DOE and DOE Contractor-Originated Secret Documents. While permission to
reproduce, per se, ;s not required, the DOE originator shall be contacted
in order to learn the appropriate series designation to be applied to the
reproduced document(s). When this requirement ;s troublesome because of
the volume of documents involved, the local DOE security office should be
contacted.
Section 53
10. DESTRUCTION.
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a. Final COaies. Secret and Confidential IInon-record" documents, shall be
destroye as soon as possible after they are deemed no longer useful to
progra~tic interest.
b. Drafts and Worksheets. Unless special circumstances require their
retention, drafts and worksheets shall be destroyed as soon as final copy
has been prepared.
c. Who Destroys.
(1) Secret documents shall be destroyed, and their destruction
documented, by the person responsible for maintaining accountability
of the document(s).
Confidential documents may be destroyed by the holder.(2)
Records of Destruction. A record of destruction for Secret documents, DOE
Fonn DP-H68, "Record of Destruction," or fonn similar in content (see
Attachment 21) shall be completed showin9 title, date of document, copy
number, series designation, and shall be signed by the person who destroys
the document(s). Copies of the fonn shall be maintained in accordance
~ with the records disposal schedule. No record of destruction is required
for Confidential.
e. Method of Destruction.
shredding, pulping, or
Documents shall
any other method
be destroyed
that assures
by burning.
complete destruction.
f. Disposal of Waste. Typewriter ribbons. carbon paper, stenographic notes,
imperfect copies, and any other spent or short-life materials used in the
preparation of classified documents shall be destroyed as soon as
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persons possessing appropriate access authori zations, or otherwise provided a
degree of protect ion necessary to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
9. REPRODUCTION .
a. Outside Agency Documents . No outside agency Secret or Confidential
docume nt shall be distributed to a third agency or its contractors without
first securing the pennission of the outside agency originator .
b . ~~~~~*.~ Whi l e penni ssion to
~ • shal l be contacted
in order to l earn t he appropriate series designat i on to be applied to the
reproduced document(s). When this requirement is troublesome because of
the volume of documents involved, the local DOE security office should be
contacted .
10. DESTRUCTI ON.
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a. Secret and Confidential "non-record" documents. shall be
soon as possible after they are deemed no l onger useful to
programmat ic in te rest.
b. Drafts and Worksheets. Unless special circumstances require their
retention, drafts and worksheets shall be destroyed as soon as final copy
has been prepared.
c. Who Destroys.
(1) Secret documents shall be destroyed, and their destruction
documented , by the person responsible for maintaining accountability
of the document(s) .
(2) Confidential documents may be destroyed by the holder .
Records of Destruction. A record of destruction for Secret documents. DOE
Fonn DP- H68, IiRecord of Destruction,1I or fonn simila r in content (see
Attachment 21) sha ll be completed showi ng t i t l e. date of document. copy
number. series designation. and shal l be signed by the person who destroys
the document(s). Copies of the form shall be maintained in accordance
vr with the records disposal schedule . No record of destruction is required
for Confidential .
e. Method of Destruction.
shredding. pulping, or
Documents shall
any other method
be destroyed
that assures
by burning.
complete destructi on.
f . Typewriter ribbons. carbon paper. stenographic notes,
, and any other spe nt or short-li fe materi al s used in the
preparation of cl assified documents shall be destroyed as soon as
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possible. Such materials shall be safeguarded until destruction in a
manner prescribed for the classification level involved.
11. LOST OR UNACCOUNTED FOR DOCUMENTS.
a. Accountable Documents. Accountability shall be maintained for all Secret
documents. (See Chapter V for Top Secret accountability.)
b. Action to be Taken. Upon the discovery of loss or unaccountability of a
Secret document, immediate written notification, DOE Fonm DP-HI79,
"Reporting Unaccounted For Documents," (see Attachment 8 or fonm simil ar
in content), shall be forwarded to the responsible security office. The
notice shall contain the following infonmation: Title and description of
document(s) (i.e., formal report, letter, memorandum), copy number,
number of copies in that series, number of pages, and series designation
of document being reported, category of infonmation (i.e., Restricted
Data, Fonmerly Restricted Data, National Security Infonmation), origi
nator, holder of record when discovered unaccounted for, date document was
entered into accountability in responsible organization, name of persons
within the organization known to have had access to document, date of
unaccountability, an assessment of degree of sensitivity and a detailed
statement of circumstances (known or suspected) under which the document
became unaccounted for. A statement that there is or is not "an indica
tion or allegation that the document became unaccounted for under
circumstances i ndicati ng a vi 01 ation of Federal statute," shall be
incl uded.
12.
13.
~UARTERLY REPORTS. DOE organization and DOE contractor organizations
aving previously reported classified documents unaccounted for shall forward
a quarterly composite report to the responsible security office. The report
shall describe efforts to bring previously reported unaccounted for documents
into accountability, and/or to provide justification for removing the docu
ments from the active unaccountability records. Justification shall be based
on a preponderance of evidence (real and circumstantial) that the document(s)
was (were) not lost off site, stolen, or misappropriated
UPGRADING, DOWNGRADING, AND DECLASSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS. When instructed
by an appropriate authority (e.g., an authorized original classifier, an
official classification change notice, a classification guide or following
instructions placed on the document at the time of origination), the proce
dures outlined below shall be followed:
a. Uogradin~. An action required when document(s) initially issued as
rFnclassl fied ll are subsequently found to contain classified infonmation;
documents initially issued at a classification level lower than the
national security consideration warranted; or document{s) improperly
downgraded or declassified.
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possible. Such materials shall be safeguarded until destruction in a
manner prescribed for the classification level involved.
11. LOST OR UNACCOUNTED FOR DOCUMENTS.
12.
13.
a. Accountable Documents. Accountability shall be maintained for all Secret
documents. (See Chapter V for Top Secret accountability.)
Section 55
b. Action to be Taken. Upon the discovery of loss or unaccountability of a
Secret document, immediate written notification, DOE Fonm DP-HI79,
"Reporting Unaccounted For Documents, II (see Attachment 8 or fonm s imil ar
in content), shall be forwarded to the responsible security office. The
notice shall contain the following infonmation: Title and description of
document(s) (i.e., formal report, letter, memorandum), copy number,
number of copies in that series, number of pages, and series deSignation
of document being reported, category of infonmation (i.e., Restricted
Data, Fonmer1y Restricted Data, National Security Infonmation), origi
nator, holder of record when discovered unaccounted for, date document was
entered into accountability in responsible organization, name of persons
within the organization known to have had access to document, date of
unaccountability, an assessment of degree of sensitivity and a detailed
statement of circumstances (known or suspected) under which the document
became unaccounted for. A statement that there is or is not "an indica
tion or allegation that the document became unaccounted for under
circumstances i ndicati ng a vi 01 at10n of Federal statute, II shall be
incl uded.
~UARTERLY REPORTS. DOE organization and DOE contractor organizations
aving previously reported classified documents unaccounted for shall forward
a quarterly composite report to the responsible security office. The report
shall describe efforts to bring previously reported unaccounted for documents
into accountability, and/or to provide justification for removing the docu
ments from the active unaccountability records. Justification shall be based
on a preponderance of evidence (real and circumstantial) that the document(s)
was (were) not lost off site, stolen, or misappropriated
UPGRADING, DOWNGRADING, AND DECLASSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS. When instructed
by an appropriate authority (e.g., an authorized original classifier, an
official classification change notice, a classification guide or following
instructions placed on the document at the time of origination), the proce
dures outlined below shall be followed:
a. Uogradin~. An action required when document(s) initially issued as
Ii nclassl fied" are subsequently found to contain classified infonmation;
documents initially issued at a classification level lower than the
national security consideration warranted; or document(s) improperly
downgraded or declassified.
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Unclassified to Confidential. Regardless of which of the above
reasons apply, attention must be given to eradication of those
former marking(s) on the cover or first page and internal pages,
which no longer apply to the upgraded document, e.g., obliterate
thoroughly or excise the IIUnclassified ll marking, if so marked, and
apply classification level IIConfidential. 1I Add other required
marking, e.g., classification category, original and/or derivative
classification authority, date or event for declassification or
extension authority if appropriate. Date of physical upgrading
action shall be noted and the signature of the party taking the
act ion affi xed.
(2) Unclassified or Confidential to Secret. Perfonn actions indicated in
subparagraph 13a{l) above. Apply i100cumentationll infonnation. For
upgrading to Top Secret, see Chapter V.
Section 56
b. Downgrading from Secret to Confidential. Obliterate throughly or excise
the classification level markings and i100cumentationll stamp on the face of
the document and remark all pages. Place on the face of the document,
the date of the physical downgrading action; the authority for the action
and the signature of the person taking the physical action. This infonna
tion is not required for documents subject to automatic downgrading.
For downgrading from Top Secret see Chapter V.
c. Declassifying Secret and Confidential Oocuments. The physical
declassification action is accomplished as in subparagraph 13b above,
except that all markings associated with classified documents are to be
obliterated or-excised. Each document declassification action requires
validation of two persons, each of whom shall sign and date the action.
This information is not required for documents subject to automatic
declassification. For declassification of Top Secret documents, see
Chapter V.
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Unclassified to Confidential. Regardless of which of the above
reasons apply, attention must be given to eradication of those
former marking(s) on the cover or first page and internal pages,
which no longer apply to the upgraded document, e.g., obliterate
thoroughly or excise the "Unclassified" marking, if so marked, and
apply classification level "Confidential." Add other required
marking, e.g., classification category, original and/or derivative
classification authority, date or event for declassification or
extension authority if appropriate. Date of physical upgrading
action shall be noted and the signature of the party taking the
act ion affi xed.
Unclassified or Confidential to Secret. Perfonn actions indicated in
subparagraph 13a{l) above. Apply iiDocumentation" infonnation. For
upgrading to Top Secret, see Chapter V.
b. Downgrading from Secret to Confidential. Obliterate throughly or excise
the classification level markings and iiDocumentation" stamp on the face of
the document and remark all pages. Place on the face of the document,
the date of the physical downgrading action; the authority for the action
and the signature of the person taking the physical action. This infonna
tion is not required for documents subject to automatic downgrading.
For downgrading from Top Secret see Chapter V.
c. Declassifying Secret and Confidential Documents. The physical
declassification action is accomplished as in subparagraph 13b above,
except that all markings associated with classified documents are to be
obliterated or-excised. Each document declassification action requires
validation of two persons, each of whom shall sign and date the action.
This information is not required for documents subject to automatic
declassification. For declassification of Top Secret documents, see
Chapter V.
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CHAPTER V
CONTROL OF TOP SECRET DOCUMENTS
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1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOP SECRET CLASSIFIERS. These are in addition to those
stated in DOE 5650.2, CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION, of 12-12-78.
a. Request assignment of Top Secret authenticating symbol from the Office of
Safeguards and Security (DP-30) prior to the classification or dissemina
tion of Top Secret documents received from outside DOE or generated within
the classifier's jurisdiction.
b. Assure that only a minimum number of copies of Top Secret documents
are prepared.
Section 57
c. Review Top Secret documents at intervals not to exceed 12 months to
determine if the documents should be destroyed or retained, or if
classification change notices have been incorporated. This is not a
classification review; see DOE 5650.2, of 12-12-78.
d. Authorize reproduction of Top Secret documents generated under their
classifying authority.
e. Appoint a Top Secret control officer and alternates.
f. Assure that Top Secret document(s) (excluding drafts and worksheets not
retained beyond 60 days after final copy is prepared) bear on the first
page or cover:
(1) The name and signature of the classifying official;
(2) The title and position;
(3) The date the document was classified;
(4) The authenticating official's symbol, the number of documents (in
series) authenticated under their symbol and the document number;
(5) The date or event of declassification.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CUSTODIANS OF RECORD. The general rule shall be that each
authorized Top Secret classi fi er must be designated as lI a custodi an of
record,1I e.g., the TS account number (issued and recorded in the Office of
Safeguards and Security, DP-30) and the TS document inventory record main
tained by the central TS Control and Accountability Unit (DP-30) is in the
name of the classifier or permanent holder of documents; hence, the
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CHAPTER V
CONTROL OF TOP SECRET DOCUMENTS
V-I
1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOP SECRET CLASSIFIERS. These are in addition to those
stated in DOE 5650.2, CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION, of 12-12-78.
a. Request assignment of Top Secret authenticating symbol from the Office of
Safeguards and Security (DP-30) prior to the classification or dissemina
tion of Top Secret documents received from outside DOE or generated within
the classifier's jurisdiction.
b. Assure that only a minimum number of copies of Top Secret documents
are prepa red.
c. Review Top Secret documents at intervals not to exceed 12 months to
determine if the documents should be destroye