DOE-HDBK-1223-2016, Classified Matter Protection and Control Handbook
Functional areas: Protection of Classified Matter, Roles and Responsibilities, Classification Program, Handling Classified Matter, Marking Classified Matter
This handbook describes one way to fulfill requirements for Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) within DOE.
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DOE HANDBOOK
Classified Matter Protection and Control
Handbook
U.S. Department of Energy AREA SANS
Washington, D.C. 20585
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FOREWORD
The protection of classified matter is of paramount importance in fulfilling security
responsibilities in connection with the Department of Energy (DOE). Classified matter
includes documents, electronic media, and materials. Depending on the specific job
responsibilities, employees may handle, use, or even generate classified matter. To ensure its
protection, each employee should know and follow the applicable security procedures that
implement the statutes, regulation, Executive Orders, government-wide policy directives and
guidelines, and DOE policy and directives that are designed to protect and control classified
information.
This handbook is not intended to replace DOE Order 471.6, Information Security, other
departmental rules, plans or processes or national directives. This handbook describes
one way to fulfill requirements for Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC)
within DOE. Therefore, instead of the use of words such as “must” or “shall,” the
language would be that the resultant action “is” or “are.” For example, instead of stating
that “a classified cover sheet must be put on a classified document when it is removed
from storage,” it will state, “a classified cover sheet is put on a classified document
when it is removed from storage” which is the result of following the requirement to use
the classified cover sheet. It is important to understand this concept if using this
handbook.
Section 1 describes the basic CMPC Program to include the roles and responsibilities of
Federal employees and contractors who have access to, possess, or generate classified
information. It also outlines the basic roles and responsibilities of those involved in
administering the CMPC Program. It includes the various training requirements for
personnel with security clearances or access authorizations and those performing
specialized CMPC functions. Additionally, it provides information on exemptions and
equivalencies as they apply to the CMPC program.
Section 2 briefly describes the classification program and the requirements for
classification reviews.
Section 3 describes the three levels of classified information and four categories of classified
information in use throughout the U.S. government, special designators unique to DOE, and
other special handling controls.
Section 4 describes the specialized topic of identifying and handling classified or
sensitive information generated by foreign governments.
Section 5 describes the procedures for preparing and marking classified matter.
Section 6 describes how to protect classified matter while it is out of its normal storage
container and in use.
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Section 7 describes the procedures and equipment used to properly store classified matter.
Section 8 describes the procedures for reproducing classified matter and identifying the
equipment.
Section 9 defines what classified matter is accounted for and the accountability mechanisms
used.
Section 10 establishes a Classified Matter Control Station(s) (CMCS) as necessary to
centrally manage the receipt or transmission of classified matter. Including general operating
instructions and training requirements for CMCS operators.
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Section 11 describes the procedures for receiving and transmitting classified matter,
including the mailing, hand carrying, and electronic transmission of classified matter.
Section 12 describes the procedures for identifying the mailing addresses to be used in
sending classified matter to facilities operated by DOE and other government agencies.
Section 13 deals with the use of Express Mail Services to send and receive classified
matter.
Section 14 describes the procedures and equipment to destroy classified matter.
Section 15 describes Incidents of Security Concern (IOSC) and immediate response
activities.
At the end of each section, there may be suggested points of contact and helpful websites
that may provide additional information. Any examples referenced in a section are also
found at the end of that section.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forward ........................................................................................................................................... i
Section 1 – Classified Matter Protection and Control Program .......................................................1
Section 2 – Classification ................................................................................................................ 9
Section 3 – Types of Classified Matter ......................................................................................... 11
Section 4 – Classified Foreign Government Information ............................................................. 15
Section 5 – Marking Classified Matter ......................................................................................... 19
Section 6 – Protection of Classified Matter in Use ....................................................................... 47
Section 7 – Storage of Classified Matter ...................................................................................... 53
Section 8 – Reproducing Classified Matter .................................................................................. 77
Section 9 – Classified Matter Accountability ............................................................................... 85
Section 10 – Classified Matter Control Stations ........................................................................... 89
Section 11 – Receipt and Transmission of Classified Matter ....................................................... 97
Section 12 – Classified Mailing Addresses................................................................................. 121
Section 13 – Express Mail Service.............................................................................................. 123
Section 14 – Destruction of Classified Matter ............................................................................ 129
Section 15 – Incidents of Security Concern ................................................................................ 135
References ................................................................................................................................... 137
Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 145
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Section 1
Classified Matter Protection and Control Program
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The Classified Matter Protection and Control Program (CMPC) is based on the single goal to
deter and detect access to classified information by unauthorized individuals. This is done
with the cooperation of the individuals who have been granted appropriate security
clearances or access authorizations by the U.S. government and are responsible for
protecting the classified matter with which they are entrusted. This responsibility means the
person has a duty to control access to the information and ensure that it is not disclosed to
unauthorized persons. There is a two-part test to determine whether classified information
can be shared with another person: 1) Does the other person have the appropriate security
clearance or access authorization and relevant access approval that permits access to the
classified matter? and 2) Does the other person have “need-to-know” for that classified
information? If the answer to either question is “no,” the classified information cannot be
disclosed to the other person.
Numerous rules and procedures apply to the protection and control of classified matter. This
section describes the basic responsibilities of persons entrusted with classified information;
training and security education of those employees, as well as exemptions and equivalences
and other potential variations to national policy.
The Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) is responsible for reviewing
security plans and ensuring the supporting analysis is complete and accurate before concurring
or approving as appropriate. Exemptions and equivalencies may be considered when the
requirement is derived from Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 471.6, Admin Chg 2,
Information Security. Equivalencies and exemptions from that Order are processed in
accordance with DOE O 251.1C, Departmental Directives Program. The process for deviating
from national requirements is found in the source document.
If the source document does not provide a deviation process, the DOE Office of General
Counsel or the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of General Counsel
will be consulted to determine whether deviations from the national requirement can be legally
pursued.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) and Officially Designated Security
Authority (ODSA).
The ODFSA is a Federal employee with delegated authorities and responsibilities for assigned
CMPC duties. The ODFSA is designated as the primary point of contact for specific CMPC
activities within the Headquarters (HQ) Departmental Element/Program Office by a formal
delegation of authority memorandum. The ODFSA is responsible for ensuring CMPC
procedures to implement the requirements of applicable laws, Executive Orders, and DOE
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directives are developed for each site or facility under their responsibility and within their
delegated authority. The ODFSA may further delegate other personnel to fulfill assigned
duties through a delegation of authority memorandum. While an ODSA may be a Federal or
contractor employee, contractors may not be delegated inherently Federal governmental duties
and responsibilities. If a task is further delegated, the delegator remains responsible for all
tasks originally delegated to them, including those delegated to others.
Other CMPC-related Roles. Other Federal or contractor employees who have general
responsibilities related to the protection and control of classified information at most sites or
facilities discussed in this document include, but are not limited to:
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• Personnel accessing, using or creating classified documents;
• Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) operators;
• Custodians;
• Derivative Classifiers;
• Classified matter couriers; and
• Mailroom personnel
Performance Plan Element for Federal Employees with Security Clearances or Access
Authorizations:
All Federal employees who hold a Top Secret (TS), Secret (S), or Confidential (C) security
clearance or a “Q” or “L” access authorization have an element in their Performance Plans
describing their responsibilities for protecting classified information. A commonly accepted
Performance Plan Element includes:
• Goal Linkage: Ensure that classified information is protected under conditions that deter
and detect compromise or access by unauthorized persons;
• Results-Focused Critical Element with Credible Measure(s): Properly handles, classifies,
processes, stores, reproduces, transmits, and destroys classified information to prevent
its loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure; and
• Weight: The weight or significance assigned to this element is determined by the
employee’s supervisor.
Training and Security Education:
Security Briefing
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Executive Order 13526, Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2001 and DOE
directives (e.g. DOE O 470.4B Chg1 and DOE O 471.6 Admin Chg 2,) require that all
individuals who are authorized to access classified information receive instruction with
respect to their specific security duties as necessary to ensure that they are knowledgeable of
their responsibilities and applicable requirements. This is provided in a Comprehensive
Security Briefing at DOE (see Note below). This briefing includes instruction and
information regarding:
• Known threats against the Department;
• Counterintelligence awareness;
• Cybersecurity awareness;
• The security classification system;
• Employee reporting obligations and requirements, including Insider Threat;
• Proper handling and storage of classified matter;
• Access control procedures for security areas;
• Escort requirements;
• Penalties for mishandling classified information;
• Controlled articles; and
• Basic security procedures and duties applicable to the employee’s job.
NOTE: Although 32 CFR 2001 states that “Initial” training as described above shall be
provided to every person who has met the standards for access to classified information
in accordance with section 4.1 of the Order, within DOE there are two separate required
briefings: an Initial and a Comprehensive Security Briefing. The Initial Security
Briefing is provided to both cleared and uncleared employees who require access to a
DOE or DOE Contractor site/facility. In addition, those employees who require access
to classified, also receive a Comprehensive Security Briefing, which includes the
information listed above.
Upon completion of the Security Briefing outlined above, the employee reads and signs the
SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, with the briefing official signing as
the witness. The signed SF-312 documents the employee’s completion of this security
briefing. Any employee who fails to complete the SF-312 may have his/her security clearance
or access authorization administratively withdrawn and will be denied access to classified
matter until such time as the form is completed (signed). The records of who completed the
briefing and their signed SF-312s are retained for a period of 70 years.
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Annual Security Refresher Briefing
All employees, both Federal and contractor, with a TS, S or C security clearance or “Q” or
“L” access authorization complete an Annual Security Refresher Briefing. This briefing
summarizes the information provided during their Comprehensive Security Briefing along
with new threat information or protection requirements, which may need updating based on
self-assessment and survey findings, program changes, etc. Personnel who are required to
receive the briefing are reminded of the requirement and advised on how to access the
briefing, provided a date for completion, and advised how to print a completion certificate or
obtain other certification of training. There is an audit capability to track who has completed
the briefing. Those who are required to complete this briefing are tracked to ensure 100%
completion rates.
Specialized CMPC Training/Briefings
Title 32 CFR Part 2001, Section 2001.71, requires specialized CMPC security training for
security managers, security specialists, and all other personnel whose duties significantly
involve the handling of classified information. The CFR further states: “The agency
official(s) responsible for the program shall determine the means and methods for
providing security education and training. Training methods may include briefings,
interactive videos, dissemination of instructional materials, on-line presentations, and other
media and methods. Each agency shall maintain records about the programs it has offered
and employee participation in them.”
Within DOE, the terms “training” and “briefings” are used to differentiate between the
training described in DOE O 470.4B and the briefings often provided locally. In addition,
specialized briefings are provided for Classified Matter Control Station(s) (CMCS)
operators; classified matter couriers; and mailroom personnel. Specialized CMPC training
and/or briefings should be completed before or concurrent with the date the employee
assumes any of the positions listed above, but in any case no later than six months from that
date.
It is the responsibility of the Head of HQ Departmental Element/Program Office, Field
Office or their designee to determine which of their employees require specialized CMPC
training and ensure that the identified employee(s) complete the training as required. Note
that specialized training requirements may change (e.g., when an employee is assigned new
security responsibilities or when an employee is involved a security incident regarding the
mishandling of classified matter, etc.).
The ODFSA is responsible for ensuring that specialized CMPC training courses are located
or developed and that the training is available to Federal and contractor employees as
needed.
Examples of training courses or briefings may include, but are not limited to:
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• CMCS operations;
• Classified matter courier operations;
• Procedures for hand carrying classified matter; and
• Escort responsibilities.
Upon request, the ODFSA may also develop and provide specialized CMPC courses for
organizations with unique requirements.
Specialized training courses should be available throughout the year. Employees are advised
when these training opportunities are available and may recommend other personnel to
attend. Additionally, organizational management may submit requests for specialized
CMPC training at any time during the year.
Other CMPC Training
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The DOE National Training Center (NTC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers a variety
of specialized CMPC courses and other related courses that support the CMPC
program. The HQ Departmental Element/Program Office is responsible for sponsoring
and funding the attendance, travel, and other actions associated with their personnel
attending all required training (both locally developed and NTC courses). NTC delivers
their training in Albuquerque and in a variety of other ways, including computer-based
training, correspondence courses, and mobile training teams. A link to the NTC website
and course catalog is included in the Helpful Websites subsection below. The NTC
website fully describes NTC’s course offerings, schedule, and points of contact.
Exemptions, Equivalences and other Variations to Policy:
General
Equivalencies are alternatives to “how” a requirement in a directive is fulfilled in cases where
the “how” is specified. These represent an alternative approach to achieving the goal of the
directive. Unless specified otherwise in the directive, equivalencies are granted, in
consultation with the Office of Primary Interest (OPI), by the Program Secretarial Officer or
their designee, or in the case of the NNSA, by the Administrator or designee, and documented
for the OPI in a memorandum.
Exemptions are the release from one or more requirements in a directive. Unless specified
otherwise in the directive, exemptions are granted, in consultation with the OPI, by the HQ
Departmental Element/Program Secretarial Officer or their designee, or in the case of the
NNSA, by the Administrator or designee, and documented for the OPI in a memorandum. For
those directives listed in Attachment 1 of DOE O 410.1, Central Technical Authority (CTA)
Responsibilities Regarding Nuclear Safety Requirements, CTA concurrences are required prior
to the granting of Exemptions.
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The basis for approving exemptions and equivalency requests are documented in the approval
memorandum. Any increase in risk to public health and safety, the environment, workers, or
security is justified.
Any time there is a request for an exemption from or equivalency to the procedures in the
national or DOE policies, the ODFSA is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the
supporting analysis is complete and accurate before concurring on and forwarding that
request as appropriate.
Equivalencies and exemptions from the requirements of DOE Order 471.6, Admin Chg 2,
Information Security:
Equivalencies and exemptions related to DOE Order 471.6, Admin Chg 2, are processed in
accordance with DOE O 251.1C, Departmental Directives Program. Requests for
equivalencies or exemptions from the requirements in DOE Order 471.6, Information Security,
are supported by a vulnerability assessment (VA) when required by the assets being protected,
and by sufficient analysis to form the basis for an informed risk management decision
regarding any potential increase in risk to public health and safety and environment, workers,
or security.. The analysis identifies compensatory measures, if applicable, and/or alternative
controls to be implemented.
All approved equivalencies and exemptions under DOE O 471.6, Admin Chg 2, Information
Security, are entered in the Safeguards and Security Information Management System (SSIMS)
database and incorporated into the affected security plan(s). Approved equivalencies and
exemptions are a valid basis for operation when they have been entered in SSIMS, documented
in the appropriate security plan, and incorporated into site procedures at that time.
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Equivalencies and exemptions from the requirements in National Directives
Many DOE Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program requirements are found in or based on
regulations issued by Federal agencies and codified in the CFR, or other authorities, such as
Executive Orders or Presidential Directives (national source documents). Requests for
deviations from requirements found in national source documents are processed as described in
the applicable document.
These requests are processed through the ODFSA and Program Office/ HQ Departmental
Element in the same manner as equivalencies and exemptions to DOE directives, with the
only difference being the approval authority as outlined in the specific national directive
from which the change is being sought.
You may contact the Office of Security Policy to ensure that the appropriate pathway is
followed for the alternative that is requested.
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Points of Contact:
For the names and contact information for those who occupy the positions identified in this
section, contact your ODFSA.
Helpful Websites:
For information on classes available at the NTC, go to: https://ntc.doe.gov/
For information on training classes available at the Information Security Oversight Office, go
to: http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/
For information on training offered by Center for Development of Security Excellence, go
to: http://www.cdse.edu/index.html
For information on training offered by National Counterintelligence and Security Center,
go to: http://www.ncsc.gov/training/wbt.html
For information on the national and Departmental policy drivers go to:
https://pir.doe.gov/collections
https://ntc.doe.gov/
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/
http://www.cdse.edu/index.html
http://www.ncsc.gov/training/wbt.html
https://pir.doe.gov/collections
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Section 2
Classification
Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information,
establishes DOE’s program for classifying and declassifying information and specifies
requirements and responsibilities for implementing this program. This handbook
summarizes the basic procedures for classifying and declassifying information, documents,
and material, as well as the associated processes, such as classification training, classifier
appointments, and authority descriptions. The details of those procedures are found in the
above referenced Order.
Implementation Guidance:
Federal and contractor elements that have employees who generate classified information,
documents, or material have either a Program Classification Officer (PCO), Classification
Representative (CR), or a Classification Officer (CO) to assist individuals at the
organizational element with implementing the requirements in DOE O 475.2B, Identifying
Classified Information. For assistance in identifying the applicable PCO, CR or CO for
your organizational element or for help with nominating an official for appointment,
contact the Office of Classification’s (AU-60) Outreach Program at (301) 903-7567 or
outreach@hq.doe.gov.
Any matter that potentially contains classified information and is not intended for public
release is reviewed by a Derivative Classifier (DC) with the appropriate authority. Prior
to that review, if the document is expected to be revised, it is dated when created, marked
with the highest potential classification level and category (if Restricted Data (RD),
Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), or Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information
(TFNI)), and marked as a draft or working paper on the front cover or page. (See
Section 3 for category definitions.) Any matter in a classified subject area that is
intended for public release is reviewed by a CO or a DC who has been delegated this
authority.
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When a document needs to be classified or declassified, if a DC or Derivative Declassifier
(DD) with appropriate authority is not known, the person who needs the document
reviewed will contact the local PCO, CR or CO, as appropriate; or the AU-60 Outreach
Program to determine who the DCs or DDs are within the organizational element or
location.
Before a classified document or an extract from a classified document can be declassified
or have classified information removed to create an unclassified version (i.e., redacted
version), it is reviewed by the appropriate authority in accordance with Attachment 4 of
DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information.
When information within a document is determined to require classification at a higher
level and/or category, the document is upgraded by an appropriate authority..
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Downgrading occurs when the information in the document can be protected at a lower
classification level or category than what is currently marked on the document. The
upgrading determination is made by a DC while the downgrading determination is made
by a DD. Once these determinations are made, the DC or DD, respectively, notifies the
originator or the custodian of the document so that the markings can be changed on other
copies. Individuals who receive upgrading or downgrading notices do not require DC or
DD authority in order to change the markings on a document. It is, however, extremely
important to ensure that the document identified on the notice has been located and is the
appropriate document before any markings are changed. When documents are
declassified, a declassification notice is also sent following the same process. When a
document is upgraded (particularly when it was previously issued as unclassified), it is
important to follow proper procedures for notifying the appropriate security official who
will determine whether or not the information has been compromised. Communication
about documents that were not properly protected can themselves be classified.
All documents in a classified subject area that are intended for public release (e.g., for a
publicly available webpage, for news organizations, etc.), including documents provided to
or testimony given to Congress are reviewed by the CO or by a DC who has been delegated
authority in writing. Documents being provided to Congress may also require review by
AU-60 or the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of the Associate
Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security (NA-70).
Points of Contact:
For information about the Classification Program, call (301) 903-7567 or E-mail
outreach@hq.doe.gov.
Helpful Websites:
The Office of Classification’s website is at: http://energy.gov/ehss/services/classification
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
To view the ISOO Marking Classified Information Booklet, go to:
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf.
mailto:outreach@hq.doe.gov
http://energy.gov/ehss/services/classification
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf
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Section 3
Types of Classified Matter
This section describes the levels and categories of classified matter in use throughout the
U.S. Government and the types of classified information that are unique to or controlled by
Department of Energy (DOE).
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Access to Classified Matter:
Only personnel who have an appropriate security clearance or access authorization, relevant
access approval and need-to-know are permitted to access classified information. Additional
access limitations may be indicated for classified matter through the use of control caveats or
special control markings.
General:
Classified information is defined as any information or material that has been determined by
the U.S. government, pursuant to an Executive Order, statute, or regulation, to require
protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national security. There are three
levels and four categories of classified matter. Classified information may be conveyed in
various forms, such as spoken word, documents, media, parts, weapons systems or other
matter.
Levels of Classified Information:
Top Secret (TS) – The Top Secret classification level is applied to information the
unauthorized disclosure of which could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to
the national security.
Secret (S) – The Secret classification level is applied to information for which the
unauthorized disclosure reasonably could be expected to cause serious damage to the
national security.
Confidential (C) – The Confidential classification level is applied to information, for
which the unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the
national security.
Categories of Classified Information:
The following are the terms in use throughout the U.S. government, special designators unique
to DOE, and other special handling controls:
Restricted Data (RD) – All data concerning design, manufacture, or utilization of atomic
weapons; production of special nuclear material (SNM); or use of SNM in the production
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of energy, excluding data declassified, and data removed from the Restricted Data category
pursuant to Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA).
(https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/Atomic_Energy_Act_of_1954)
Formerly Restricted Data (FRD) – Classified information jointly determined by the
Department of Energy or its predecessor agencies and the Department of Defense to be
related primarily to the military utilization of atomic weapons, and can be protected in a
manner similar to National Security Information.
Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information (TFNI) – Classified information concerning
the nuclear energy programs of other nationals (including subnational entities) removed
from the RD category under section 142(e) of the AEA after the DOE and the Director of
National Intelligence (DNI) jointly determine that it is necessary to carry out intelligence-
related activities under the provisions of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended,
and that it can be adequately safeguarded as National Security Information.
National Security Information (NSI) – Any information that has been determined, pursuant
to Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information
(http://www.archives.gov/isoo/policy-documents/isoo-implementing-directive.pdf), or any
predecessor order, to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so
designated.
Caveats and Special Controls (for classified matter):
Caveats and special control markings identify special handling or dissemination
requirements and help describe the type of information involved, or who distributed or
originated the information.
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Caveats
• Foreign Government Information (FGI) – See Section 4, Classified Foreign
Government Information, for more detailed information;
• Director of National Intelligence (formerly Director of Central Intelligence). These
markings are restricted, except as noted, to intelligence matters;
o No Foreign Dissemination (NOFORN); it is also to be used in all cases on
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) documents (both classified
and unclassified),
o Originator Controlled Information (ORCON),
o Proprietary Information (PROPIN),
o Authorized for Release To (REL TO); used to denote acceptable foreign national
access, and
o Releasable by Information Disclosure Official (RELIDO).
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NOTE: No Dissemination to Contractors (NOCONTRACT) and Warning Notice:
Sensitive Intelligence Methods or Sources Involved (WNINTEL) designations are
obsolete, but remain applicable on the documents that bear these markings until such
time as the document is re-reviewed and re-marked.
Special Controls
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has four levels of classification;
o COSMIC Top Secret,
o NATO Secret,
o NATO Confidential, and
o NATO Restricted.
NATO also distinguishes official, unclassified information using the classification NATO
Unclassified.
The classification ATOMAL is used in conjunction with COSMIC Top Secret, Secret, and
Confidential.
• Cryptographic (CRYPTO) may be used in conjunction with DOE O 470.6, Technical
Security Program and other programs;
• Weapon Data;
o Sigma Category (SIGMA) (14; 15; 18; 20), and
o Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI) – Department of Defense
designation for TS/RD or S/RD weapon data that reveals the theory of operation or
design of the components of a thermonuclear or fission bomb, warhead, demolition
munitions, or test device,
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information – NNPI may be classified or unclassified and is
annotated NOFORN;
• Special Category (SPECAT) – Special Categories include: Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP) information, Restricted Data (RD),
or other compartmented information when used in conjunction with DOE O 470.6,
Technical Security Program and other programs;
• Special Access Programs (SAPs) – A program established for a specific class of classified
information that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that exceed those
normally required for information at the same classification level;
• Dissemination and Reproduction Notices;
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o FURTHER DISSEMINATION ONLY AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT
AGENCY, or
o REPRODUCTION REQUIRES APPROVAL OF ORIGINATOR.
Points of Contact:
For information about the types of classified matter, contact your ODFSA or call (301) 903-
2661 or E-mail Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
For information on NATO access, contact the Office of Resource Management and Mission
Support, Headquarters Security Operations, or call (301) 903-9397.
Helpful Websites:
To view DOE Order 471.6, Admin Chg 2, Information Security, go to:
https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0471.6-BOrder-admchg2
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to: http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-
policy-cmpc-marking-resource
To view the ISOO Marking Classified Information Booklet, go to:
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf.
Section 11
mailto:Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov
https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0471.6-BOrder-admchg2
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf
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Section 4
Classified Foreign Government Information
This section describes procedures for identifying and handling Foreign Government
Information (FGI). FGI requires protection pursuant to an existing treaty, agreement,
bilateral exchange, or other obligation. FGI is defined as information that is:
• Provided to the U.S. government by a foreign government or governments, an
international organization of governments, or any element thereof, with the expectation
that the information, the source of the information, or both, are to be held in confidence;
• Produced by the U.S. pursuant to or as a result of a joint arrangement with a foreign
government, governments, an international organization of governments, or any
elements thereof, requiring that the information, the arrangement, or both are to be held
in confidence; or
• Received and treated as “Foreign Government Information” under the terms of a
predecessor order.
NOTE: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information is FGI and is
safeguarded in compliance with NATO procedures (United States Security Authority for
NATO Affairs [USSAN] 1-07).
Implementation Guidance:
General
FGI as defined by Executive Order 13526, is classified national security information.
Information on foreign nuclear programs may be Transclassified Foreign Nuclear
Information (TFNI). The release or disclosure of classified National Security Information
(NSI) FGI or TFNI to any third country has the prior consent of the originating government
according to treaty, agreement, bilateral exchange, or other obligation.
FGI containing Restricted Data (RD) or Formerly Restricted Data (FRD) is not NSI and
release to any third country is governed by the Atomic Energy Act.
FGI retains its original classification markings or is assigned a U.S. classification that
provides a degree of protection at least equivalent to that required by the entity that
furnished the information. (Consult the DOE Classified Matter Protection and Control
Program (CMPC) Marking Resource Foreign Government Markings Table.)
The release or disclosure of any FGI has the prior consent of the originating government, is
coordinated through the cognizant DOE Program Office/HQ Departmental Element and the
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Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security and complies with all applicable
treaties, agreements, or other obligations.
Any individual receiving FGI possesses an appropriate security clearance or access
authorization and meets need-to-know requirements.
If the release or disclosure involves FGI produced by or received from another government
agency (OGA), approval is obtained from that OGA before release or disclosure.
Top Secret (TS)/FGI, Secret (S)/FGI, and Confidential (C)/FGI should be stored separately
from other classified information, either in a separate approved classified repository or in
separate drawers in a GSA-approved security container.
If the original markings on the foreign government documents are readily recognizable as
relatable to a U.S. classification requiring special protection and control, the documents do
not require re-marking.
Section 12
If the foreign government marking is not readily recognizable as related to a U.S.
classification, the foreign government document is reviewed by a Derivative Classifier (DC),
and an equivalent U.S. classification is applied.
Review by a DC is not required to apply a U.S. classification level that provides at least an
equivalent level of protection to a document or material classified by the foreign
government if identified as or marked with equivalent foreign government markings as
found on the list of “Equivalent Foreign Security Classifications” in the CMPC Marking
Resource document. Documents generated by DOE personnel that contain FGI are
reviewed by a DC with appropriate authority.
An incoming FGI classified document is considered to be classified in its entirety. Portion
markings are not required to be added to the document. However, a newly created
classified document containing FGI and U.S. information is portion marked.
Accountability of FGI
TS/FGI – All TS/FGI is accountable. Reproduction requires the consent of the originating
government. Destruction is accomplished by two individuals and a Destruction Certificate is
completed by both individuals to record the actual destruction. (See Section 9, Classified
Matter Accountability, for more information on accountability requirements.)
S/FGI – S/FGI records are kept for receipt, external transfer, destruction, and reproduction.
Unless prohibited by the originator, S/FGI may be reproduced, and reproduction is recorded
unless that requirement is waived by the originator. Destruction is accomplished by two
individuals, and a Destruction Certificate is completed by both individuals to record the
actual destruction.
C/FGI – Accountability records are not retained for C/FGI unless the originator establishes a
requirement for such records.
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Confidential/Foreign Government Information – Modified Handling Authorized
For some FGI, the foreign government protection requirement may be lower than the
protection required for U.S. Confidential information; however, the foreign government still
expects that the information will be held in confidence. In such cases, the document is
designated Confidential – Modified Handling Authorized (C/FGI-MOD), and so marked on
the first page. A DOE F 470.9, C/FGI-MOD Cover Sheet, is used on C/FGI-MOD
documents only. The country of origin is indicated at the bottom of the cover sheet. The
marking on the first page of the document is as follows,
Access to C/FGI-MOD does not require an access authorization, but does require need-to-
know in performance of official duties.
C/FGI-MOD is national security information classified under Executive Order 13526.
Uncleared individuals given access to C/FGI-MOD are provided appropriate handling
instructions, either via a briefing from the ODFSA or their designee responsible for the
program involving the C/FGI-MOD, or via written instructions on an approved C/FGI-MOD
cover sheet, DOE F 471.2 (http://energy.gov/NODE/336811).
Information systems that store and/or process C/FGI-MOD are never accessed or serviced by
foreign nationals.
When not in use, C/FGI-MOD is stored in a locked receptacle (e.g., file cabinet, desk,
bookcase) that is accessible only to persons who need-to-know the information to perform
their official duties. Those with access to C/FGI-MOD ensure there is no unauthorized
disclosure or access by unauthorized persons.
Section 13
C/FGI-MOD may be reproduced without permission of the originator to the minimum extent
necessary to carry out official duties.
C/FGI-MOD is transmitted in the same manner as classified matter unless this requirement
is waived by the originating foreign government.
C/FGI-MOD information is destroyed in the same manner as classified information (see
Section 14, Destruction of Classified Matter).
Points of Contact:
For information about FGI, contact the ODFSA, or e-mail the Office of Security Policy at:
Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
This document contains (insert name of country) (insert foreign
classification level) information to be treated as
CONFIDENTIAL – MODIFIED HANDLING AUTHORIZED
http://energy.gov/NODE/336811
mailto:Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov
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Forms/Samples/Graphics:
Copies of DOE forms can be found as follows:
To view all DOE forms, go to:
http://energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms
DOE Form 471.2, C/FGI-MOD Cover Sheet --
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/DOE%20F%20471.2.pdf) or
http://energy.gov/NODE/336811
Helpful Websites:
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-
resource
To view the ISOO Marking Classified Information Booklet, go to:
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf.
http://energy.gov/cio/office-chief-information-officer/services/forms
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/DOE%20F%20471.2.pdf
http://energy.gov/NODE/336811
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf
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Section 5
Marking Classified Matter
This section describes Department of Energy (DOE) procedures for marking classified
matter. Regardless of the date or agency of origin, classified matter is marked to indicate at
least the classification level and category (if Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data
(FRD), or Transclassified Foreign National Information (TFNI). All classified documents
dated before April 1, 1996, are marked in accordance with directives in place at the time of
origin.
Documents containing RD and/or FRD generated before July 9, 1998, are re-marked to
indicate the category on each page if the documents are sent outside the office of origin or
holder for other than archiving purposes. Documents containing RD and/or FRD generated
after July 9, 1998, have the category marked on each page.
Implementation Guidance:
General
The markings that are common to all classified documents include;
• Classification level,
• Classification category (if RD, FRD, or TFNI),
• Caveats and special control markings (when required),
• Originator identification,
• Title/Subject marking,
• Unique identification numbers (for accountable matter only),
• Portion marking (for documents containing NSI or TFNI that does not contain RD or
FRD), and
• Classification Authority Block (provided by the DC see Note 2 below).
Consult the DOE Classified Matter and Protection Control (CMPC) Marking Resource, the
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Marking Classified Information Booklet and
the Guideline for Marking Email on a Classified Network for examples of how to properly
mark classified matter in its various forms. Information on these resources can be found at
the end of this Section.
Section 14
NOTE 1: DOE conforms to and does not exceed the requirements of the Federal
government, implemented by the U.S. government Information Security Oversight Office
(ISOO), for marking classified National Security Information (NSI) documents with the
exception of documents generated by DOE that contain only NSI which must also have
the special control marking “Derivative Declassifier review required prior to
declassification” on the first page. This marking is required in order to prevent the
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inadvertent release of RD, FRD, or TFNI and to ensure that the NSI classification has not
been extended per section 3155 of Public Law 104-106, which states: “Before a
document of the Department of Energy that contains national security information is
released or declassified, such document is reviewed to determine whether it contains
restricted data,” and DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information. If a classified
document is originated by DOE, it is correctly marked in all respects. If incompletely
marked, the originating office should be consulted to resolve all discrepancies.
Classified documents received by DOE from other government agencies (OGAs) are often
not marked in accordance with national standards. To ensure proper protection of such
documents, these documents are marked with the overall classification level and the
appropriate cover sheet identifying the classified information is used. Resolution of OGA
deficiencies and/or continuing patterns of deficiencies should be handled through the
ODFSA.
NOTE 2: All classified documents (other than Working Papers or draft documents – see
below) contain a classification authority block that identifies the DC who reviewed the
document, the guide or source the decision was based upon, and the declassification date
or event for NSI documents. This classifier’s identification is recorded on the face of
each classified document. A Derivative Classifier (DC) makes the classification
determination for the original copy of each document. Any change to a classified
document that may result in a higher level/classification is reviewed by a DC. The
placement of a DC’s name on a classified document without the DC’s direction or
authorization will result in an inquiry and/or investigation. Consult DOE Order 475.2B,
Identifying Classified Information for additional information on identifying classified
information.
NOTE 3: All NSI documents and all page changes to NSI documents created after
April 1, 1997, are portion marked, unless based on compilation. (In compilation, a
large number of similar unclassified or unclassified and classified pieces of
information, the selection, arrangement or completeness of which adds sufficient
value to merit classification or classification at a higher level and category.)
Classified Cover Sheets
At a minimum, all classified documents include the appropriate cover sheet (Top Secret,
Secret, Confidential or C/FGI-MOD) attached depicting the classification level of the
classified matter whenever that document is outside a General Services Administration
(GSA)-approved security repository. Additionally, the back of all classified documents also
include the appropriate cover sheet attached or, if the back of the last page is blank, the
overall highest classification level of the document may be marked at top and bottom of the
page.
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Marking Standard Form (SF) 700, Security Container Information
Section 15
Special considerations are in place for marking SF-700, Security Container Information, the
three-part form used to record safe and door combinations. See Section 7, Storage of
Classified Matter, for instructions on how to mark SF-700s.
Marking Electronic Files and E-mail Messages
Individuals are responsible for ensuring that classified electronic files (e.g., e-mail,
documents) that are transmitted or shared outside the individual’s exclusive domain (i.e., the
individual’s computer) are reviewed and properly marked. More specifically, individuals are
responsible for including all of the classified markings that are required to appear on paper
copies of documents when classified documents (files) are in electronic form, including text
within a database, data within a spreadsheet, and web-based documents (HTML, ASCII text
file, etc.). Additional requirements are provided in 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
2001.23 (see Example 5-1).
The following markings are included;
• Portion marking in the body of all NSI documents,
• Classification level and category markings (if RD, FRD, or TFNI) at the top and
bottom of each page, or at the beginning and end of the actual text if header and
footer markings are impractical (e.g., e-mail) or not available with the software used,
• Caveats, if any,
• Portion marking of Title or Subject markings (regardless of category), and
• Classification authority block, including the name and title of the classifier,
classification authority; and for NSI only, declassification instructions.
NOTE: Portion marking is not required for documents/files containing RD or FRD.
Examples of electronic files that are marked include, but are not limited to;
• Word processing, database, spreadsheet, and HTML documents,
• E-mail and attachments to e-mail,
• Files that are shared in a peer-to peer network (two or more personal computers
directly connected to each other),
• Files that are posted to a classified network server for access by other than the
originator,
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• Electronic files that are hand transmitted (physically handing media containing the
file to another person). and
• Because electronic e-mail documents are marked as final, the interior pages are
marked accordingly.
Consult 32 CFR Section 2001.23 (Example 5-1) and the Office of Classification
Guidelines for Marking Email (Example 5-3) for additional information. 32 CFR 2001
§2001.24 may also be consulted for related information.
Classified Working Papers and Drafts
Classified Working Papers and drafts are considered to be interim production stages toward
the generation of a permanent document and may also be created during research or note
taking at classified meetings, seminars, classes, symposiums, or conferences. Working
papers are:
• Marked with the date created,
• Protected and marked in accordance with the highest potential classification level,
category (if RD, FRD, or TFNI), and caveats if applicable,
• Annotated as “Working Paper” or “Draft” on the first page of the text,
• Annotated that they may not be used as a classification source when shared with others
if they are not portion marked based on appropriate classification authority and contain
commingled NSI and RD information (see 32 CFR 2001, § 2001.23 (a)(4) and §
2001.24),
• The appropriate classified cover sheet is used,
• Destroyed when no longer needed,
• Accounted for (if required) and controlled and marked in the manner prescribed for a
Section 16
finished document of the same classification when the working papers are,
o Released by the originator outside the specific organizational element activity or
office,
o Retained for more than 180 days from the date of origin or less when directed by
program requirements, or
o Filed permanently.
In addition to national requirements for working papers, these documents are marked as
“Draft” or “Working paper” on the front cover until they are marked as final documents. RD
and FRD drafts and working papers also include the same markings as required for NSI
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drafts and working papers. Classification warning information may also be required per 32
CFR 2001, §2001.23(a)(4) and §2001.24(h)(5).
Working Papers or drafts that are frequently updated as part of a project or study, are
commonly referred to as “living” documents, and may be considered to be (re)originated
upon each change provided the date of each revision, addition, or change is clearly indicated
on the document.
One suggestion is to line out (but not obliterate) the date of the last change and insert the
new date of the current revision, addition, or change on the document itself. Another option
is to attach a change sheet to the front of the document, listing the date of each change.
Once re-dated, the 180-day limit for retention starts over again.
Classified drafts and working paper documents retained past 180 days or less when directed
by program requirements, without being reviewed for classification and marked as final
documents, are considered improperly marked documents. Failure to comply with the
requirements for reviewing and marking such documents may result in the issuance of a
security infraction. Such documents are either destroyed prior to day 181, returned to the
originator for proper classification marking prior to day 181, or submitted to your
organization’s classification representative or derivative classifier for proper classification
review, determination and marking, as appropriate.
Classified drafts and working papers are often difficult to identify when they are stored and
commingled with other classified documents in a security container. As such, they should be
kept together in a separate “Draft” or “Working Paper” file inside the control drawer of an
approved security container. The file should be reviewed monthly by the document
custodian or CMCS custodian to ensure no draft or working paper document is retained past
180 days without being properly reviewed and marked as a final document.
When a draft or working paper is being sent outside the office of origin for a classification
review and determination, in addition to the marking described above, it is also marked:
NOTE: This marking does not preclude the need to mark and protect the draft or
working paper at the highest estimated classification level and category pending
review. This document may not be used as a source document for classification.
If the classification determination cannot be made locally, a Document Undergoing
Classification Review cover sheet (see Example 5-2) or similar cover sheet may be
appropriately completed and attached to the draft document, with an appropriate classified
cover sheet on top. This option should be used only when the DC within the organization
cannot make the final classification determination for the document. This cover sheet does
not preclude the need to mark the working paper or draft with the highest possible
classification level and category.
Section 17
Notes taken during a meeting, conference, etc. that involve classified information or a
classified subject area are to be considered classified working papers and are protected and
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marked with the highest potential classification level and category, and with appropriate
caveats, as applicable. A review by a DC is conducted if the notes;
• Are removed from the site or facility;
• Become final (a final document),
• Are filed permanently, or
• Are retained longer than 180 days or less when directed by program requirements.
Transmission of notes of uncertain classification is in accordance with Section 11, Receipt
and Transmission of Classified Matter.
For more information on marking working papers and drafts, consult the Helpful Websites
subsection below.
Points of Contact:
For questions about the CMPC Program, contact your local ODFSA or the Office of
Classification at outreach@hq.doe.gov.
Forms/Samples/Graphics:
32 CFR 2001.23 (Example 5-1)
Document Undergoing Classification Review Cover Sheet (Example 5-2)
Guideline for Marking Email on a Classified Network (Example 5-3)
Helpful Websites:
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
To view the ISOO Marking Classified Information Booklet, go to:
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf.
mailto:outreach@hq.doe.gov
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
http://www.archives.gov/isoo/training/marking-booklet.pdf
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EXAMPLE 5-1
32 CFR 2001.23
Title 32: National Defense
PART 2001—CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
Subpart C— Identification and Markings
§ 2001.23 Classification marking in the electronic environment.
General. Classified national security information in the electronic environment shall be:
• Subject to all requirements of the Order.
• Marked with proper classification markings to the extent that such marking is
practical, including portion marking, overall classification, “Classified By,” “Derived
From,” “Reason” for classification (originally classified information only), and
“Declassify On.”
• Marked with proper classification markings when appearing in an electronic
output (e.g., database query) in which users of the information will need to be
alerted to the classification status of the information.
• Marked in accordance with derivative classification procedures, maintaining
traceability of classification decisions to the original classification authority. In
cases where classified information in an electronic environment cannot be marked
in this manner, a warning shall be applied to alert users that the information may not
be used as a source for derivative classification and providing a point of contact and
instructions for users to receive further guidance on the use and classification of the
information.
• Prohibited from use as source of derivative classification if it is dynamic in nature
(e.g., wikis and blogs) and where information is not marked in accordance with
the Order.
Markings on classified e-mail messages.
E-mail transmitted on or prepared for transmission on classified systems or networks shall
be configured to display the overall classification at the top and bottom of the body of each
message. The overall classification marking string for the e-mail shall reflect the
classification of the header and body of the message. This includes the subject line, the text
of the e-mail, a classified signature block, attachments, included messages, and any other
information conveyed in the body of the e-mail. A single linear text string showing the
Section 18
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr%3Bsid%3D87ffeb5652820b32fea2585b8c5b176a%3Brgn%3Ddiv5%3Bview%3Dtext%3Bnode%3D32%3A6.2.6.19.2%3Bidno%3D32%3Bcc%3Decfr
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr%3Bsid%3D87ffeb5652820b32fea2585b8c5b176a%3Brgn%3Ddiv6%3Bview%3Dtext%3Bnode%3D32%3A6.2.6.19.2.3%3Bidno%3D32%3Bcc%3Decfr
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overall classification and markings shall be included in the first line of text and at the end of
the body of the message after the signature block.
Classified e-mail shall be portion marked. Each portion shall be marked to reflect the
highest level of information contained in that portion. A text portion containing a uniform
resource locator (URL) or reference (i.e., link) to another document shall be portion
marked based on the classification of the content of the URL or link text, even if the
content to which it points reflects a higher classification marking.
A classified signature block shall be portion marked to reflect the highest classification
level markings of the information contained in the signature block itself.
Subject lines shall be portion marked to reflect the sensitivity of the information in the
subject line itself and shall not reflect any classification markings for the e-mail content or
attachments. Subject lines and titles shall be portion marked before the subject or title.
For a classified e-mail, the classification authority block shall be placed after the signature
block, but before the overall classification marking string at the end of the e-mail. These
blocks may appear as single linear text strings instead of the traditional appearance of three
lines of text.
When forwarding or replying to an e-mail, individuals shall ensure that, in addition to the
markings required for the content of the reply or forward e-mail itself, the markings shall
reflect the overall classification and declassification instructions for the entire string of e-
mails and attachments. This will include any newly drafted material, material received from
previous senders, and any attachments.
Marking Web pages with classified content.
Web pages shall be classified and marked on their own content regardless of the
classification of the pages to which they link. Any presentation of information to which the
web materials link shall also be marked based on its own content.\
The overall classification marking string for every web page shall reflect the overall
classification markings (and any dissemination control or handling markings) for the
information on that page. Linear text appearing on both the top and bottom of the page is
acceptable.
If any graphical representation is utilized, a text equivalent of the overall classification
marking string shall be included in the hypertext statement and page metadata. This will
enable users without graphic display to be aware of the classification level of the page and
allows for the use of text translators.
Classified Web pages shall be portion marked. Each portion shall be marked to reflect the
highest level of information contained in that portion. A portion containing a URL or
reference to another document shall be portion marked based on the classification of the
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content of the URL itself, even if the content to which it points reflects a higher
classification marking.
Classified Web pages shall include the classification authority block on either the top or
bottom of the page. These blocks may appear as single linear text strings instead of the
traditional appearance of three lines of text.
Section 19
Electronic media files such as video, audio, images, or slides shall carry the overall
classification and classification authority block, unless the addition of such information
would render them inoperable. In such cases, another procedure shall be used to ensure
recipients are aware of the classification status of the information and the declassification
instructions.
Marking classified URLs. URLs provide unique addresses in the electronic environment for
web content and shall be portion marked based on the classification of the content of the
URL itself. The URL shall not be portion marked to reflect the classification of the content
to which it points. URLs shall be developed at an unclassified level whenever possible.
When a URL is classified, a classification portion mark shall be used in the text of the URL
string in a way that does not make the URL inoperable to identify the URL as a classified
portion in any textual references to that URL. An example may appear as:
http://www.center.xyz/SECRET/filename_(S).html
http://www.center.xyz/filename2_(TS).html
http://www.center.xyz/filename_(TS//NF).html
Marking classified dynamic documents and relational databases.
A dynamic page contains electronic information derived from a changeable source or
ad hoc query, such as a relational database. The classification levels of information
returned may vary depending upon the specific request.
If there is a mechanism for determining the actual classification markings for dynamic
documents, the appropriate classification markings shall be applied to and displayed on the
document. If such a mechanism does not exist, the default should be the highest level of
information in the database and a warning shall be applied at the top of each page of the
document. Such content shall not be used as a basis for derivative classification. An
example of such an applied warning may appear as:
This content is classified at the [insert system-high classification level] level and may
contain elements of information that are unclassified or classified at a lower level than the
overall classification displayed. This content may not be used as a source of derivative
classification; refer instead to the pertinent classification guide(s).
http://www.center.xyz/SECRET/filename_(S).html
http://www.center.xyz/filename2_(TS).html
http://www.center.xyz/filename_(TS/NF).html
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This will alert the users of the information that there may be elements of information that
may be either unclassified or classified at a lower level than the highest possible
classification of the information returned. Users shall be encouraged to make further
inquiries concerning the status of individual elements in order to avoid unnecessary
classification and/or impediments to information sharing. Resources such as classification
guides and points of contact shall be established to assist with these inquiries.
Users developing a document based on query results from a database shall properly mark
the document in accordance with §2001.22. If there is doubt about the correct markings,
users should contact the database originating agency for guidance.
Marking classified bulletin board postings and blogs.
A blog, an abbreviation of the term “web log,” is a Website consisting of a series of entries,
often commentary, description of events, or other material such as graphics or video, created
by the same individual as in a journal or by many individuals. While the content of the
overall blog is dynamic, entries are generally static in nature.
Section 20
The overall classification marking string for every bulletin board or blog shall reflect the
overall classification markings for the highest level of information allowed in that space.
Linear text appearing on both the top and bottom of the page is acceptable.
Subject lines of bulletin board postings, blog entries, or comments shall be portion marked
to reflect the sensitivity of the information in the subject line itself, not the content of the
post.
The overall classification marking string for the bulletin board posting, blog entry, or
comment shall reflect the classification markings for the subject line, the text of the posting,
and any other information in the posting. These strings shall be entered manually or utilizing
an electronic classification tool in the first line of text and at the end of the body of the
posting. These strings may appear as single linear text.
Bulletin board postings, blog entries, or comments shall be portion marked. Each portion
shall be marked to reflect the highest level of information contained in that portion.
Marking classified wikis.
Initial wiki submissions shall include the overall classification marking string, portion
marking, and the classification authority block string in the same manner as mentioned above
for bulletin boards and blogs. All of these strings may appear as single line text.
When users modify existing entries which alter the classification level of the content or add
new content, they shall change the required markings to reflect the classification markings
for the resulting information. Systems shall provide a means to log the identity of each
user, the changes made, and the time and date of each change.
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Wiki articles and entries shall be portion marked. Each portion shall be marked to reflect the
highest level of information contained in that portion.
Instant messaging, chat, and chat rooms.
Instant messages and chat conversations generally consist of brief textual messages but may
also include URLs, images, or graphics. Chat discussions captured for retention or printing
shall be marked at the top and bottom of each page with the overall classification reflecting
all of the information within the discussion and, for classified discussions, portion markings
and the classification authority block string shall also appear.
Chat rooms shall display system-high overall classification markings and shall contain
instructions informing users that the information may not be used as a source for
derivative classification unless it is portion marked, contains an overall classification
marking, and a classification authority block.
Attached files. When files are attached to another electronic message or document, the
overall classification of the message or document shall account for the classification level of
the attachment and the message or document shall be marked in accordance with
§2001.24(b).
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Document Undergoing Classification Review Cover Sheet
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Guidelines for Marking Emails
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Section 6
Protection of Classified Matter in Use
This section addresses DOE procedures pertaining to the protection of classified matter
while it is in use. When it is not actually being used, it is stored within a security container,
vault, or vault type room (VTR) that is approved for open storage of classified matter, or in
approved non-conforming storage. (See Section 7, Storage of Classified Matter).
Implementation Guidance:
All persons who are authorized to access classified matter possess the appropriate security
clearance or access authorization commensurate with the classification level and category
of information being accessed and need-to-know for that information in the performance of
their official duties. Classified matter is protected at all times and, as a general rule, will be
accessed for use only in approved Limited Areas (LA) or higher security areas. Classified
matter that is not in use is in approved storage.
Emergency Situations:
If an emergency is life threatening (e.g., explosion, fire), the health and safety of the
individual takes precedence over the need to secure classified matter in accordance with
normal storage requirements.
Depending on the intensity and urgency of the emergency situation, classified matter should
be secured in the most expeditious way possible: in an accessible security container
(preferred method), file cabinet, desk, alternate areas within the facility, etc.
No policy can specify employee actions for every conceivable scenario. Use your best
judgment while protecting both your health and safety and the classified matter.
These actions are taken after the emergency;
• All unsecured classified matter is located, accounted for, and returned to proper
storage, and
• Security containers and VTRs are inspected to ensure that they have not been
compromised.
Fire and Evacuation Drills:
Fire and evacuation drills should be carried out as realistically as possible so that individuals
know how to respond during a real emergency. Therefore, individuals should handle all
classified information as described above, regardless of whether the emergency is real or a
practice drill.
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Emergency Response Personnel:
In an emergency involving an imminent threat to life or national defense, emergency
personnel who are not otherwise routinely eligible for access to classified information
may be granted emergency access to security areas and/or classified information.
Examples include providing law enforcement personnel classified information about an
improvised nuclear device found in a public place, sharing a classified DOE evaluation of
the viability of a nuclear threat message with local emergency response personnel, or
providing an attending physician with classified details about nuclear materials at a site to
assist in the emergency treatment of a patient. The following actions are taken if such an
intentional release of classified information is required;
• The amount of classified information disclosed and the number of individuals to
whom such information is disclosed is limited to the minimum required to achieve
the intended purpose,
• The information is transmitted over approved U.S. Government channels using the
most secure and expeditious method deemed necessary when time is of the
essence,
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• The recipient is informed of what specific information is classified and the
protection requirements for the information,
• The recipient is briefed on his/her responsibilities for not disclosing the
information and signs a nondisclosure agreement. When time does not allow for
this to be done prior to access, it is done as soon as possible following access, and
• The amount of classified information disclosed remains at the absolute minimum
necessary to achieve the purpose it was provided.
Within 72 hours of the disclosure of classified information or at the earliest opportunity that
the emergency permits, but no later than 30 days after the release of classified information
to an emergency responder, the official making the disclosure decision reports the
disclosure. That report includes:
• A description of the disclosed information,
• A list of individuals to whom the information was disclosed,
• A description of how the information was disclosed and transmitted,
• The reason for the emergency release, and
• How the information is being protected.
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The disclosure report is made to:
• The Associate Under Secretary for Environment, Health, Safety and Security,
AU-1; the NNSA Associate Administrator for Defense Nuclear Security (NA-70);
and the ODFSA when RD or FRD has been released, and
• The ODFSA when NSI or TFNI has been released.
Points of Contact:
For the names and contact information for those who occupy the positions identified in this
section, contact the ODFSA or e-mail the Office of Security Policy at:
Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
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Section 7
Storage of Classified Matter
This section addresses DOE procedures pertaining to the storage of classified matter. In
summary, all classified matter is stored within a security container in an LA or higher
security area, or other security area approved for open storage of classified matter.
Implementation Guidance:
Classified matter is stored under conditions designed to deter and detect unauthorized
access to the matter, to include securing it in approved equipment or security areas
whenever it is not under the direct control of an authorized person.
Requirements for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) that are used for supplemental control
are established in DOE physical protection directives.
Requirements for vaults and Vault Type Rooms (VTRs) used for open storage of classified
matter are established in DOE physical protection directives.
Storage Containers:
• Storage containers used to store classified matter are not used to store or contain
other items that may be a substantial target for theft;
• Storage containers used for storing classified matter conform to current U.S.
General Services Administration (GSA) standards and specifications;
• Combinations are set by an appropriately cleared and authorized individual;
• Combinations are changed as soon as practical whenever a current combination may
be known by someone who does not possess the requisite access authorization,
formal access approvals, and need to know for all of the information stored in the
container;
• A record is maintained of each individual who has been granted access to any
secure storage repository combination;
• SF 700 Parts 1, 2, and 2A are completed for each secure storage repository or other
location approved for storing classified matter that uses a combination;
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o The combination is available for authorized use,
o The local implementation plan may dictate whether Block 8, Serial Number
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o SF 700 Part 1 is affixed to the inside of the door of vaults and VTRs
containing the combination lock. For security containers, it is placed inside
the locking drawer,
• An SF-702 is used to record security checks each day a container may have been
accessed by documenting the times and the initials of the person(s) who has opened,
closed, or checked a particular container, room, vault, or VTR holding classified
information;
• No signage indicating that classified information is stored in the security container
or repository may be posted on the exterior of the container or repository.
Top Secret matter is stored in one of the following three ways.
• In a locked, GSA-approved security container with one of the following supplemental
controls:
o Under IDS protection and by protective force (PF) personnel responding within
15 minutes of alarm annunciation; or
o Inspections by PF personnel no less frequently than every 2 hours.
• In a locked vault or VTR within a limited area (LA), protected area (PA), or material
access area. The vault or VTR is equipped with IDS equipment, and PF personnel
respond within 15 minutes of alarm annunciation.
• In a locked vault or VTR within a property protection area or outside of a security area,
and under IDS protection. PF personnel respond within 5 minutes of alarm annunciation.
Secret matter is stored:
• In any manner authorized for Top Secret matter;
• In a locked vault or in a locked GSA-approved security container within an LA or higher
security area; or
• In a locked VTR with the following supplemental controls:
o Inspections by PF personnel no less frequently than every 4 hours; or
o For a VTR located within a PA or higher security area, the PF personnel respond
within 30 minutes of the VTR’s IDS alarm.
• When stored in a locked GSA approved security container inside a Property Protection
Area (PPA) or outside a security area, all classified matter is in formal accountability.
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Confidential matter is stored in the same manner prescribed for Secret or Top Secret matter;
however, the supplemental controls are not required.
Nuclear weapon configurations, nuclear test and trainer devices, and nuclear-explosive-like
assemblies without nuclear material is stored in a vault or VTR located in an LA or higher
security area, with;
• IDS supplemental control, and
• PF personnel respond within 15 minutes of the IDS alarm,
PF personnel, private security firms, or local law enforcement agency personnel respond to IDS
alarms as specified and documented in the local security plan.
Nonconforming storage may only be used for classified matter that cannot be protected by the
established standards and requirements due to its size, nature, operational necessity, or other
factors. In these exceptional cases, nonconforming storage that deters and detects unauthorized
access to the classified matter may be used for storing classified matter.
• Nonconforming storage results in protection effectiveness equivalent to that provided to
similar levels and categories of classified matter by standard configurations.
• The methods, protection measures, and procedures are documented and approved by the
ODFSA.
• Documentation includes the following,
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o An explanation as to why exercising this option is necessary,
o A description of the classified matter to be stored,
o An analysis demonstrating the means by which equivalent security is to be
provided, and
o Copies of the documentation are forwarded to the cognizant HQ program office.
Permanent burial is an option that may be approved by the ODFSA for permanent placement of
classified matter. Permanent placement is not a form of destruction for classified matter. In
addition to meeting the requirements for nonconforming storage of classified matter, permanent
burial documentation also includes:
• For active burial operations, description of the entire placement process, including
protection of classified matter prior to final burial;
• Configuration of classified matter to be buried;
• Assurance that undisturbed burial is designed and will be sustained indefinitely for the
buried classified matter; and
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• Explanation of current and future use of the burial location and all pertinent location
characteristics (natural or engineered) that will limit or preclude access to the classified
matter.
Accountable classified matter is considered to meet accountability requirements when it is
permanently placed into an approved burial configuration.
Responsibilities for Security Containers and Vault-Type Rooms:
Personnel who access security containers and VTRs are responsible for protecting classified
matter at all times and for locking classified matter in appropriate security containers
whenever it is not in use (under the direct supervision of authorized persons). These
individuals ensure that unauthorized persons do not gain access to classified matter. In areas
approved for open storage, classified matter need not be stored in a security container (the
open storage level/category authorized is indicated in the specific room or facility certification
by the ODFSA).
Repository Opening Procedures:
To open the door to a VTR:
• Deactivate the premise alarm system (if applicable).
• Dial the combination and open the lock.
• Record the opening on the SF-702, Security Container Check Sheet.
• After opening a VTR equipped with an XO series combination door lock, check the
life-safety switch; it should be pushed in to prevent accidental locking.
To open a security container (safe):
• Dial the combination and open the lock.
• Record the opening on the SF-702.
NOTE: The sole custodian of a security container is not required to record each
opening and closing of the container throughout the day. In such cases, the appropriate
information should be recorded on the SF-702 the first time the container is opened that
day. The container may be opened and closed as necessary without further record
keeping. At the end of the day, information should be recorded indicating the final
closing of the container for that day. If two or more persons have authorized access to
the container, each opening and closing is duly recorded.
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Repository Closing Procedures:
To close and secure a security container (safe):
• Visually check the immediate area and top of the container for any classified
matter that may have been left unattended, and put it in the appropriate storage
location.
• Close all safe drawers and lock the XO series combination lock by turning the
dial at least three full rotations in the counterclockwise direction and then
turning the dial at least one full rotation in the opposite, clockwise direction.
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• Verify that all the container drawers are locked by attempting to turn the handle and
simultaneously attempting to pull the drawer open. Then check each auxiliary
drawer by activating its thumb release and attempting to pull the drawer open.
• Record the closing/checking action on the SF-702.
• At the end of the work day, complete the SF-701, Activity Security Checklist,
which is explicitly tailored to the specific room, area, or activity. The SF-701
is posted inside the area being protected.
NOTE 1: If the dial cannot be turned in either direction, the container bolt
locking mechanism has not engaged into the locking mode (e.g., a drawer
may not be fully closed, or matter may be jammed in the drawer path).
NOTE 2: If the dial stops turning when turned in the clockwise direction,
the container and/or lock is not locked.
NOTE 3: Facilities are required to utilize the XO series combination locks on
security containers.
To close and secure the door to a VTR:
• Ensure that the life safety switch is pulled out (the off position) to permit
activation of the door lock.
• With the door open, rotate the combination lock dial at least one turn to the left
(counterclockwise); there will be a slight resistance to turning until the locking
mechanism has engaged. NOTE: If the dial will not turn counterclockwise,
the life safety switch is engaged (on).
• Exit the room and close the door securely; the locking mechanism will snap
into and engage the strike on the door jamb.
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• Rotate the combination lock dial one full turn to the right (clockwise). If the
dial stops turning when turned in the clockwise direction, the XO series lock is
not locked.
• Check that the door is fully secured:
o If the VTR door is not equipped with an access control mechanism (cipher
lock, card reader, etc.), attempt to open the door without activating the XO
series combination lock. If the door is equipped with an access control
mechanism (cipher lock, card reader, TESA® lock, keyed door knob, etc.),
the access control are activated with an attempt to enter the VTR without
activating the XO series combination lock.
o On a GSA-approved vault door, attempt to turn the handle release mechanism
and open the vault door.
o On a VTR door containing a mechanical or electromechanical cipher lock
in addition to the XO series lock, activate the cipher code and/or card or
key and attempt to open the door after securing the XO series door lock.
• Activate the premise alarm. NOTE: Premise alarms for VTRs, when so
equipped, are activated whenever the facility is unoccupied.
• Record each closing/checking action on the SF-702, which is posted on the
outside of the door to the VTR.
In case of a security system malfunction (e.g., door will not close or lock, or alarm
system, if applicable, will not set up), do not leave classified matter unattended.
Contact the local ODSA, ODFSA, protective force (PF) personnel, or appropriate
management official to determine a course of action, including an alternative way
to secure the classified matter.
Possible Forced Entry into Security Containers and Vault-Type Rooms:
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If there is any indication of forced entry into a security container or VTR, the individual
making the discovery notifies another cleared individual or protective force officer who in
turn, follow the plan of action detailed in the local security plan. The discovery is also
reported to the ODFSA or custodian responsible for the LA or VTR so they can report the
discovery as a security incident. The area remains protected, and every effort is made to
leave the area untouched or undisturbed until a decision to proceed has been granted
according to the procedures in the local security plan. Appropriately cleared management
or other cleared personnel stand by the area until the potentially compromised classified
matter is secured or until released as documented in the local security plan. The individual
discovering the forced entry stands by until he or she has given a statement to the PF
officer or ODFSA. A complete inventory of the contents of the protected matter is made as
soon as the scene has been released.
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Open and Unattended Security Containers and Vault-Type Rooms:
If a security container or VTR is found open and unattended at any time, the individual
making the discovery notifies another cleared individual or PF officer, who in turn,
follows the plan of action detailed in the local security plan. The PF officer contacts an
individual authorized access to the security container (i.e., an individual listed on the SF-
700), and that individual is then responsible for notifying the ODFSA.
The person notified of the discovery can either:
• Respond to the scene to inventory the contents of the container and personally
relock the container, or
• Authorize the protective force officer to relock the container. The person notified or
another individual responsible for the container inventories the contents of the
container no later than the next working day.
The ODFSA or other authorized cleared individual will initiate action to change the
combination, which is considered potentially compromised, as soon as possible during duty
hours or after the start of the next work day, as applicable. However, for an XO-series
combination lock, the combination need not be changed if all of the following criteria are
met:
• There is no reasonable or probable suspicion that the contents of the container
have been disturbed.
• The numbers in the combination have not otherwise been compromised or
subjected to compromise via a written or verbal record or communication.
• The existing combination has been tested to ensure its operability. If the existing
combination to an XO-series lock fails to open the lock, a compromise is
assumed and management is immediately informed via secure communication.
NOTE: The combination to other than an XO-series combination lock is
considered compromised and therefore is changed.
Security container combinations (SF-700s) of other security containers stored within a
container that has been found open and unattended may have to be changed. An Incident
of Security Concern inquiry is initiated whenever a security container is found open and
unattended and any stored SF-700 combination envelopes in the security container are
examined for tampering. An expanded inquiry is conducted for any SF-700 envelope that
is open or shows signs of tampering, or for any security container combination that is
exposed by any means. The inquiry process assumes that any security container whose
combination has been exposed is compromised.
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During the security inquiry, if there is reasonable suspicion that the contents of the
container have been disturbed (e.g., missing documents, rearranged material, combination
was changed, an XO series combination lock no longer opens on the assigned combination,
missing SF-700s, or other suspicious indicators), the Inquiry Officer notifies their ODFSA
before taking any further action.
Originals of the security documents associated with the container that was found open and
unattended become supporting documentation for the inquiry; therefore, replacement
documentation is generated and the combination may need to be changed, as described
above.
(See Section 15, Incidents of Security Concern for additional information on this topic.)
Controlling Access to Security Repositories:
Individuals requiring access to a security container or VTR have the appropriate security
clearance or access authorization, special accesses for the highest classification level and
most restrictive category, as well as any caveat requirements and need-to-know for the
information stored in that repository. For example, only individuals with a “Q” access
authorization may have the combination for a container holding S/RD. Also, the container
in this example would have to be secured if an individual with an “L” access authorization
were to work in the same room with the container. Access to the combinations of security
containers should be limited to a minimal number of cleared individuals.
Containers containing classified matter are secured when an individual with the appropriate
security clearance or access authorization and need-to-know does not have visual line-of-
sight to the front of the container.
Containers are not left open and unattended when inside a locked room unless the room
is authorized for open storage of the highest level and category of information stored in
the open container.
A security container with a combination lock on each drawer (multi-lock security
container) has a separate classified combination for each drawer, each one with a separate
SF-700. A multi-lock security container is not considered secured unless all locks are
locked with a classified combination (the 50-25-50 standard combination may not be used
on unused drawers). Multi-lock security containers are generally used for
compartmentation purposes. If an SF-702 is used for each drawer, the combination lock
on each drawer is checked at the close of each business day the container may have been
accessed.
A security container containing dual locks (two locks on each drawer), or an XO series
lock used in the dual or supervisory combination mode (XO-series combination
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SF-700 for each combination lock, or single XO series lock with dual combination control
enabled. The SF-700s for all such combinations is stored in separate containers unless
programmatic requirements dictate otherwise.
Access to NATO documents requires an access briefing administered by the National
Nuclear Security Administration Office of Resource Management and Mission Support
(NA-72), which performs NATO Subregistry functions for DOE. Documents are
segregated from other documents when stored in security containers. At a minimum,
NATO documents may be segregated by being placed in separate files. If NATO
documents are stored in a container with other classified documents, access to the
container itself is limited only to those individuals who have been granted access to
NATO information. The record copy of the combination to a security container storing
NATO information is appropriately stored in another container authorized for the storage
of NATO information.
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U.S. State Department documents with the protective marking NODIS (No Distribution)
are controlled by the Office of the Executive Secretariat, which also controls access to
these documents. Document storage is limited to Office of the Executive Secretariat’s
LAs or VTRs and other organizations so designated by the Office of the Executive
Secretariat.
Classified documents may be commingled within the same file folder; however, security
clearance or access authorization and need-to-know are taken into consideration when
filing classified documents. Classified documents removed from security containers have
the appropriate cover sheet attached. File folders containing classified matter, when
removed from security containers, are marked top and bottom, and front and back, with the
highest classification level of the contents or, alternatively, have the appropriate cover
sheet(s) attached.
End-Of-Day Security Check:
An SF-701, Activity Security Checklist (or equivalent form) is used for end-of-day security
checks of VTRs, and other areas (such as Limited Areas) that contain security interests (e.g.,
security repository, classified computer, classified shredder, etc.). These forms should be
maintained inside each VTR or area containing security interests. The form is retained for
90 days following the date of the last entry unless involved in a security incident, in which
case the form relevant to the inquiry is retained as an attachment to the Security Incident
Report.
Open Storage Requirements:
Open storage of classified matter up to and including TS/RD may be authorized within
rooms that meet VTR requirements, including IDS protection and XO-series
combination locks on the door. Open storage approvals and certificates are granted
before open storage is implemented.
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Individuals who access these areas possess the appropriate security clearance or access
authorization for the highest classification level and most restrictive category of information
that is in open storage as well as a need-to-know for official duties.
Individuals without the appropriate security clearance or access authorization and
need-to-know are escorted by a person with the appropriate security clearance or
access authorization and need-to-know while they are in the area. The escort
announces to others that an uncleared individual or individual without the need-to-
know, proper clearance and/or authorization is in the area and ensures that the
individual they are escorting is not given access to information to which they are not
authorized.
All classified matter exceeding the clearance level or access authorization of the person to
be escorted, including such items as classified equipment and/or classified maps,
photographs, and charts on walls, are covered or removed from the view of any individual
requiring escort before that person (with escort) enters.
All individuals who are not assigned to, who do not work in, or who are not listed on
the area access list posted within the open storage VTR, sign in on a visitor log, which
contains their printed name, signature, date, time in, time out, and name of escort. The
only exception is when entering personnel are restricted from access to special nuclear
material (SNM) or classified matter (e.g., a foyer-type area), logging entry and exit is
not required. Visitor logs for these approved areas are retained for 5 years. Visitor logs
may be locally produced.
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Access control, whether by mechanical means, electromechanical means, or personnel, are
strictly maintained. An open storage LA or VTR may never be left unoccupied unless fully
locked with the XO-series combination lock and alarmed.
Security Container Information:
An SF-702 is placed on each security container; on each combination-locked access door to
a security area authorized for open storage of classified matter; and on each VTR entrance
on the outside of the locking door so as to ensure high visibility upon inspection.
The SF-702 are completed by the individual who opens, closes, or checks the security
container, combination-locked security area access door, or VTR. In all cases, the
individual who opens a security container is responsible for closing the container or
transferring the responsibility for the security of that container to another authorized
individual.
An SF-702 contains at least one daily duty-day entry that the container was “checked by”
with time and initials, at the close of each day the repository or container may have been
accessed. PF checks, when required, are in addition to this check. Each container opening
and closing is recorded throughout the day except when the container is used by a sole
custodian, in which case only one opening and closing entry is required. Another individual
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container may fill in the “checked by.” ODFSAs or their designees develop local procedures
to ensure that all classified matter is properly stored and that security containers are checked
at the end of each work day.
SF-702s are retained for 90 days after the last date of entry on the form.
NOTE: Security containers located within approved open storage areas may or may not
require the use of a separate SF-702, depending on the nature of the classified matter stored
therein. Contact the ODFSA, for guidance.
Security Repository (Safes and Doors) Combination Information:
Combinations to security containers, authorized open storage area combination-locked
security access doors, and VTRs are changed by an appropriately cleared individual who has
authorized access to the combination. A change of combination and creation of a new SF-
700, Security Container Information, is required when:
• An employee with access to the repository leaves, no longer requires access, or is
no longer permitted access (includes administrative termination, suspension, or
downgrading of security clearance or access authorization lower than the level of
classified matter being stored).
• There has been a known compromise, possible compromise, or discovery of a
security repository that was left unlocked/open and unattended.
• The repository is put into service.
• The repository is taken out of service or prepared for turn-in; see Moving Security
Containers (Safes), below.
• Maintenance has been performed on the repository by anyone other than individuals
with required access, regardless of whether or not the lock was accessed or serviced.
XO-series locks, combinations for which were NOT provided to a maintenance
technician, are exempt from combination changing IF the locking device portion of
the container was not removed from the LA or VTR for servicing, AND the XO
combination was tested to ensure the validity of the combination in place prior to
servicing. If the known or existing combination does not function, this finding is
handled as a security incident and reported via secure channels.
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NOTE 1: Combinations to containers storing NATO classified information are
changed at least annually. Combinations to containers storing communications
security material are changed every 2 years.
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NOTE 2: The name and signature of the cleared individual changing a
combination is indicated in the “changed by” signature block of the
SF-700.
NOTE 3: The requested XO-series lock serial number information in block 8 of
the April 2001 version of the SF-700 is NOT always required. The risk of lockout
and damage to the XO-series lock outweighing any gained advantage of
extracting the serial number is determined by the ODFSA.
NOTE 4: Top Secret combinations are brought into accountability.
NOTE 5: Combinations to containers storing accountable NATO classified
information are brought into accountability by the appointed document
control officer of the approved NATO registry element.
The SF-700 is used to record the following important information about each security
container:
• The location of the container,
• The date and other pertinent information concerning the last combination change,
• The names of the individuals who know the combination to the container,
• The name, address, and phone number of custodians who can respond should the
container be found open and unattended,
• The combination to the container.
The cover sheet (Part 1) of the SF-700 is to be completed, detached from the envelope
portion of the form (Parts 2 and 2A), and affixed inside each lockable drawer of a security
container or on the inside of the door to a VTR. The cover sheet (Part 1) is not to be affixed
to the outside/exposed portion of a container or door and should not have any classification
markings on it. The cover sheet should include:
• The room number and building where the container is located,
• The date of the last combination change and the name and office symbol of the
person who changed the combination,
• The name, home address, and phone number of custodians who can respond if the
container is found open and unattended,
• Other repository custodians, without emergency responsibilities, are also listed, but
addresses and phone numbers are not required. Additional cleared personnel are
added to this record when they receive the combination.
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NOTE: There is no external indication on any container or door as to the level
of classified matter contained therein.
SUGGESTION: The record of non-emergency custodians may be maintained on
the back side of the SF-700 envelope, or on a separate paper or card attached to
the SF-700. Any other readily recallable record is also acceptable.
Part 2A of the SF-700 should be detached from the envelope portion of the form (Part 2) and
the combination to the container entered onto it. Part 2A is then marked on both the top and
bottom of the front and back with the highest classification level and category of information
stored in the container and sealed inside the envelope (Part 2). The envelope is marked top
and bottom, front and back, with the highest classification level and category of the
information authorized to be stored in the security container. Classification authority or
declassification instructions are not required on any portion of the SF-700.
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NOTE 1: Combinations are classified and should be committed to memory. Due to the
vulnerability of the sealed flap on Part 2 of SF-700, it is suggested that brown paper
sealing tape be placed over the flap and that a signature be affixed to the tape
intersection with the envelope. Container combinations recorded on Part 2A, enclosed
in Part 2 of SF-700, are to be stored in a centralized repository authorized for an equal
or higher classification level and category. ODFSAs or their designees should
determine the storage locations for such SF-700s by organizational element or sub-
element. Combinations protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) are
stored within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). An SF-700
containing a TS combination are appropriately stored and brought into accountability.
The creation of a “master combination list” of multiple combinations for any program,
office, or organizational element is prohibited.
NOTE 2: A record copy of combinations to VTRs and LAs, contained in properly
marked, individually sealed envelopes, should be provided to the local Central Alarm
Station (CAS) or other location specified in the local security plan for storage. For
purposes of life safety and emergency response, this ensures that the protective force
or other authorized individual(s) has access to those combinations and/or keys to
locking devices that deny ready access to occupied areas.
Superseded SF-700s should be destroyed as classified matter as soon as they are replaced.
Moving Security Containers (Safes):
Custodians, an ODFSA, or their designee are involved in the relocation or turn-in of a
security container so they can ensure that appropriate security precautions are taken and can
then properly annotate their security container records. There are three possible reasons for
moving a safe:
1. The safe is no longer needed and will be turned in as excess. In this case, the
ODFSA coordinates with the local Accountable Property Representative (APR) to
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ensure that the safe is empty, the combination is reset, and the movement is
completed. The ODFSA or their designee is responsible for removing the safe from
his or her classified repository listing in the local security plan. Detailed
instructions for turning in a safe are included in Example 7-1.
2. The safe is being relocated to another room with no change in custodians. In this
case, the ODFSA or their designee coordinates with the local APR to ensure that the
safe is configured for movement and that the movement is completed. The ODFSA
is responsible for updating his or her classified repository listing in the local security
plan to show the new location of the safe. Detailed instructions for relocating a safe
with no change in custodians are included in Example 7-2.
3. The safe is being transferred to another custodian. In this case, the ODFSA
coordinates with the local APR to ensure that the safe is configured for movement
and that the movement is completed. The ODFSA is responsible for updating his or
her classified repository listing in the local security plan to show the new location
and custodian of the safe. Detailed instructions for relocating a safe with a change in
custodians are included in Example 7-3.
NOTE: Relocating a security container or rearranging furniture within an
alarmed room may interfere with the electronic protective system. Therefore, the
ODFSA or other Survey Team personnel may require that a security system
performance test be conducted immediately after the move.
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Use of Optional Form 89, Maintenance Record for Security Containers/Vault Doors:
An Optional Form (OF) 89 is placed inside the control drawer of each security container and
posted on the back of a door with a combination lock installed on it. The servicing lock or
container technician uses the OF 89 whenever the security container is serviced or repaired.
This form remains inside the drawer or on the back of the door for the life of the container.
Do not remove the form when excessing the container.
If a container has been drilled or otherwise modified to gain entry, a statement of repair
is entered and signed on the OF 89 by the technician and, or if required, the inspector,
stating that the repair was in accordance with GSA standards (Federal Standard 809A),
before the container can return to use for storage of classified matter. Alternatively, the
certification statement may be attached to OF 89. If a security container has not been
restored to GSA standards, the GSA certification label on the front of the container is
removed and a permanent sign affixed to the front stating “Not Authorized for
Classified Storage.”
24-Hour Classified Receipt and Storage:
Procedures are established for circumstances in which any person who has possession
of classified matter up to TS/RD (not including SCI and Special Access Program
(SAP) matter) and cannot store it in a classified repository (e.g., lock failure, don’t
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have the combination to the safe, after-hours courier, etc.) can deliver the matter to the
location authorized in the local security plan. The location(s) and the procedures to be
followed are approved by the ODFSA and employees are trained on the process.
Procedures include reporting requirements which include, at a minimum, notification
of the ODFSA no later than the following business day.
Points of Contact:
For the names and contact information for those who occupy the positions identified in this
section, contact your local ODFSA.
Forms/Samples/Graphics:
How to Excess a Safe (see Example 7-1).
Moving a Safe with No Change in Custodians (see Example 7-2).
Moving a Safe with a Change in Custodians (see Example 7-3).
OF 89, Maintenance Record for Security Containers/Vault Doors Federal Standard (for a
copy of this form go to: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115434).
SF-700, Security Container Information (for information on obtaining this form go to:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115574).
SF-701, Activity Security Checklist (for a copy of this form go to:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115578).
SF-702, Security Container Check Sheet, (for a copy of this form go to:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115582 ).
HQ F 5632.12, Container Equipment Inspection Certificate (see Example 7-1).
Helpful Websites:
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource.
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115434
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115574
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115578
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115582
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
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EXAMPLE 7-1
How to Excess a Safe
• Before disposing of a safe, contact your local ODFSA so that he or she can guide you
through the steps of preparation. For instance, if your safe is broken (it will not
unlock, the handle will not turn, or a drawer is stuck), your ODFSA may have to have
it drilled before you can access it to check for classified material.
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• The ODFSA should then contact the APR within his/her organizational element and
request that the safe be turned in as excess. The APR, in turn, arranges a date and time
to move the safe. The ODFSA should then inform you of that date/time.
• The ODFSA should also make an appointment to have the combination on the safe
reset to its factory setting (50-25-50).
• BEFORE the move date of your safe, you and your ODFSA or their designee should:
1. Examine the security container, remove all contents, and either destroy the
classified contents or store them in another security container (instructions on this
process are listed below under “Forms to be Used”).
2. Destroy both the current SF-700, Security Container Information, that is inside
the safe and the extra copy that should be stored elsewhere (it contains the actual
combination to your safe). The SF-700 should be destroyed as appropriate for
its classification level.
3. Attach a handwritten sign on the front of the safe stating “EMPTY.” (This is
optional, but it is recommended because it clearly indicates that the safe has been
cleared out.)
4. You and your ODFSA or their designee should be present when the task of
resetting the combination is completed (i.e., ensuring that it has been set back to
the factory setting).
5. Finally, complete and affix HQ F 5632.12, Container/Equipment Inspection
Certificate (see form listed below) or equivalent form, ensuring that the safe is
empty and ready to be moved. The safe should not be moved if the form is not
attached.
After the safe is turned in, the ODFSA or their designee removes the safe information
from their classified repository listing in the local security plan.
Your ODFSA will provide the forms and instructions that you need for the excess
process.
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Listed below is a sample form, Standard Form, and Optional Form you will need before
excessing your safe container and instructions on where to find them.
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Forms Used when Excessing a Safe or Transferring to New Custodian
HQ Form 5632.12, Container/Equipment Inspection Certificate
This form is an example of the form used at DOE HQ. This form or one similar is
completed and signed by the owner of the safe and the ODFSA. Before the form is
completed, the owner of the safe should check each of its drawers to ensure that no
classified matter and/or documents remain. The owner should use a flashlight to check
the very back of and underneath each drawer to verify that no documents are “stuck” in
between or under the drawers. Any items in the safe at the time of inspection are
removed and, if classified, stored properly in another security container, or destroyed.
The ODFSA or their designee should be present to witness the owner’s inspection of the
safe and ensure that the inspection is complete (signing the inspection sheet). The form
should then be taped to the front of the security container.
Standard Form 700, Security Container Information
This form is inside every safe drawer that has a lock. If the safe has multiple locking
drawers, the form should be in every drawer containing a lock. The form contains
information about the safe, its custodian(s), information on who to contact in case the
safe is found open and unattended, and the names of all personnel with access to the
safe. The cover sheet (Part 1) of the form and all copies of the combination portion
(Parts 2 and 2A) of the form should be destroyed when the safe is turned in as excess.
The form should be destroyed consistent with the classification level and category
shown on it.
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When transferring to a new custodian, the safe’s new owner creates a new SF-700 and
posts it properly within each locking drawer. The combination portion of the SF-700 is
placed in a different security container and at the location listed in the local security
plan.
Optional Form 89, Maintenance Record for Security Containers/VTR Doors
This form is in every safe drawer that has a lock. If the safe has multiple locking
drawers, the form should be in every drawer containing a lock. The form is usually
blank but will be completed when and if the security container requires maintenance of
any kind. This form should ALWAYS remain inside the security container, whether it
is moved or not. This form can be found here:
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115434. You can print the form and put it in
your security container.
At the end of this process, nothing should remain in the security container except the OF 89.
http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115434
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DOE F 5632.12, CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
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EXAMPLE 7-2
Moving a Safe with No Change in Custodians
• Before moving any safe from one location to another, i.e., a different office location,
contact your ODFSA for specific instructions.
• If you are moving the safe because you are relocating to another office, determine whether
any other individuals who currently share your safe or have access to the combination
should continue to remain on your SF-700.
• Your ODFSA will contact your local APR who, in turn, requests a date for the safe to be
moved. The APR will notify you when this date is established.
• If you are to remain the custodian for the safe, you do not have to check or empty the
contents, complete any forms, or change the combination. You should, however, change
the room number on your present SF-700, Security Container Information (all copies).
• If you are moving the safe because you are relocating to another office, whether any other
individuals who currently share your safe (i.e., who have access to the combination) should
remain on your SF-700. If you do not want those persons to have access to your safe in
your new location, complete a new SF-700 showing you as the custodian and any other
individuals that you choose to have access to your safe.
• The safe remains locked at all times during the move.
• It is advisable that either you or your ODFSA or their designee be present during the move
to ensure that there is no compromise of the safe or its contents and that the safe is
delivered to its designated location.
No additional forms are needed for this particular move situation. However, the ODFSA
should change their classified repository listing in the local security plan to reflect the
new location of the safe. It is also a good practice for the ODFSA or their designee to
advise the APR of the fact that the safe has been moved and provide the old room
number and the new room number, so that the APR can update the property records.
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EXAMPLE 7-3
Moving a Safe with a Change in Custodians
• Before moving a safe from one location to another, i.e., a different office location,
contact your ODFSA for specific instructions.
• Your ODFSA or their designee will contact your local APR to request a change in
ownership of the safe and to schedule a date for moving it. The APR, in turn, should
request a date for the safe to be moved. The APR will notify you when this date is
established.
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• The ODFSA or their designee will make an appointment to have the combination on the
safe reset to a number of the new custodian’s choosing.
• BEFORE the transfer/move date of the safe, you and your ODFSA or their designee
should:
1. Examine the safe, remove all contents not required by the new Custodian and
either destroy the classified contents or store them in another security container.
(Instructions on this process are listed below under “Forms to be Used”). All
OF 89s, Maintenance Record for Security Containers/VTR Doors, are retained
within the safe.
2. Destroy both the SF-700, Security Container Information, that is inside the safe
and the extra copy that should be stored elsewhere (it contains the actual
combination to your security container). The old SF-700 should be destroyed as
appropriate for the classification level of the SF-700.
3. Attach a handwritten sign on the front of the safe stating “EMPTY.” (This is
optional, but it is recommended because it clearly indicates that the safe has been
cleared out.)
4. Complete and affix HQ F 5632.12, Container/Equipment Inspection Certificate
(see form listed below) or similar form, ensuring that the safe is empty and ready
to be moved. The safe should not be moved if the form is not attached.
5. The new custodian and their ODFSA or their designee should be present when
the task of resetting the combination is completed, ensuring that the new
combination is known to the new owner and works properly.
6. The new custodian completes a new SF-700 with the new combination, new
owner information, and information about all those who will have access to
the safe.
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• AFTER the safe is moved, the ODFSA or their designee annotates their classified
repository listing in the local security plan to reflect the new owner(s) and location. If
the new owner or location is a different organizational element, the ODFSA transferring
the safe should contact the ODFSA gaining the safe to advise them of the move. If the
move is within the same organizational element, it is also a good practice for the ODFSA
to e-mail the APR detailing the fact that the safe has been moved and providing the name
of the new custodian and the location, so that the APR can update the property records.
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Section 8
Reproducing Classified Matter
This section describes how to properly reproduce classified documents.
Implementation Guidance:
Reproduction of classified documents is limited to the minimum number of copies consistent with
operational requirements and any further reproduction limitations indicated on the document.
Reproduction is performed by authorized, appropriately cleared individuals knowledgeable of the
procedures for classified reproduction and only in the performance of official or contractual duties.
Reproduced copies are subject to the same protection and control requirements as the original.
Restrictions:
Classified documents may be reproduced without approval of the originator, except where
documents contain markings that limit reproduction without the specific written approval of the
originator. Markings that limit the reproduction of classified matter include;
• Top Secret/Foreign Government Information (TS/FGI) may not be reproduced without the
express permission of the originating government, except as needed to facilitate review for
declassification. However, after such reviews are completed, reproduced documents
containing classified information are destroyed in accordance with Section 14, Destruction of
Classified Matter,
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• For Intelligence Community documents only, the Originator Controlled (ORCON) caveat
marking may be used to restrict reproduction to only that allowed by the originator,
• For non-Intelligence Community documents, the following statement, or one similar in content,
may be used to restrict reproduction to that allowed by the originator,
FURTHER DISSEMINATION ONLY AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT
AGENCY
REPRODUCTION REQUIRES APPROVAL OF ORIGINATOR.
Reproduced accountable documents are brought into accountability (see Section 9, Classified
Matter Accountability).
Reproduction Machines:
Reproduction of classified documents is accomplished only on machines located within limited
areas (LAs), vault type rooms (VTRs) or higher security areas that are specifically approved by the
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ODFSA for classified reproduction. The LA or VTR location is also accredited for classified
reproduction and so annotated on the local security plan.
Machines approved for classified reproduction are designated by conspicuously posted copier
certification signs specifying the highest level and category of classified matter that may be
reproduced. The copier certification sign contains the make, model and property number (if any)
of the authorized copier and be signed and dated by the local ODFSA and/or Information Systems
Security Officer (ISSO). Certification signs for classified reproduction machines are machine- and
room-specific. Relocation or replacement of a classified copier requires a newly initiated sign. A
sample of the Certification Sign is provided in Example 8-1. Additionally, notices regarding any
restrictions or requirements pertaining to the reproduction of classified documents on a particular
copier are also posted conspicuously next to the copier. A sample of Classified Reproduction
Procedural Instructions to be posted by the ODFSA or their designee is provided in Example 8-2.
All reproduction machines that are within an LA, VTR, or higher security areas but are NOT
approved for classified reproduction have a sign posted near the machine indicating it is not
approved for classified reproduction. A sample sign is provided in Example 8-3.
NOTE: All facsimile machines are considered to be copiers and are subject to the same
signage requirements as copiers.
Both classified and unclassified digital copiers undergo an approval process prior to purchase or
lease. The local ISSO can help determine which digital copiers may be acquired and what security
measures will be met. Also, the ODFSA or their designee should be informed when a new copier
is acquired.
Any digital copier located in an LA accredited for closed storage and for classified reproduction
has had its hard drive removed and appropriately stored and is powered down whenever the area is
unattended. Likewise, any digital copier located in a VTR that is not approved for open storage is
powered down and the hard drive removed and stored as described above. Digital copiers without
hard drives may be located in LAs or VTRs accredited for closed storage and classified
reproduction; such copiers are still powered down (turned off or unplugged) when the area is
unattended.
Digital copiers located in VTRs approved for open storage may be left unattended without
removing the hard drive or powering down the machine in accordance with approved open storage
procedures.
Reproduction Process:
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Inside an LA or VTR, classified documents are transported to and from the reproduction machine
area in the appropriate manner (see Section 11, Receipt and Transmission of Classified Matter).
Access to classified matter being reproduced is controlled to preclude unauthorized disclosure.
When copying is complete, the reproduction path and all paper trays of the reproduction machine
should be checked to ensure no classified matter has been retained. Collection trays of double-
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sided copy machines demand particular attention. Any remaining classified matter is handled and
disposed of in a manner approved for classified destruction.
After reproduction has been completed, one blank copy should be made and carefully examined to
ensure that all residual images are eliminated from the machine. If examination of this blank copy
reveals no images, it may be disposed of normally (recycle or general trash, as appropriate). If any
previously reproduced image or portion thereof appears on the blank copy, repeat the procedure as
necessary, handling and disposing of all blank copies as classified non-accountable matter.
Contact your ODFSA immediately regarding this problem.
If a paper jam or other malfunction cannot be readily resolved, the ODFSA or their designee is
summoned; however, at no time may classified matter be left unattended within the copier room or
area. The phone number of the person to contact for your site or facility is posted on the certificate
for the classified copier. A passerby may be summoned to provide assistance in contacting them.
Classified copies should be properly marked as soon as possible.
Reproducing classified matter is not done on copiers located outside of LAs, VTRs, or higher
security areas.
Points of Contact:
For information about reproduction, contact your ODFSA or for policy information E-mail:
Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
Forms/Samples/Graphics:
Sample Classified Reproduction Certification Sign (see Example 8-1)
Sample Classified Reproduction Procedural Instructions Sign (see Example 8-2)
Sample Copier Not Approved for Classified Sign (see Example 8-3)
mailto:Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov
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EXAMPLE 8-1
Sample Classified Reproduction Certification Sign
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EXAMPLE 8-2
Sample Classified Reproduction Procedural Instructions
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EXAMPLE 8-3
Sample Copier Not Approved for Classified Sign
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Section 9
Classified Matter Accountability
Several types of classified matter require accountability due to national, international, or
programmatic requirements. Accountability systems provide an audit trail or chain of
custody for the Department’s most sensitive classified documents and media. Types of
classified matter encountered at Department of Energy (DOE) that are accountable include,
but may not be limited to:
• All Top Secret (TS) matter, including TS/Foreign Government Information (FGI);
• Secret/Restricted Data (S/RD) (or higher) matter stored outside a limited area (LA) or
higher;
• Any matter that requires accountability because of national, international, or
programmatic requirements;
• National requirements, such as Cryptography (CRYPTO) and designated
Communications Security (COMSEC) (see CNSSI 2001, CNSSI 2004 and DOE O
470.6, Technical Security Program);
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• International requirements, such as NATO ATOMAL (Restricted Data), designated
United Kingdom (UK) documents, or other FGI designated in international agreements;
• Special programmatic requirements (e.g., Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sigma
14);
• Secret documents containing FGI if so designated in a treaty or international agreement;
and
• Prior to April 12, 2011, media containing S/RD or higher was designated as
Accountable Classified Removable Electronic Media (ACREM) and was accountable.
After April 12, 2011, media formerly designated as ACREM remains accountable only
if it qualifies under the current definition of accountable matter contained in DOE Order
(O) 471.6, Admin Chg 2 Information Security. The media formerly designated as
ACREM remains in accountability until verification that none of the information that
requires the media to be accountable (including nuclear weapons data) can be retrieved
or recovered from that piece of media, or until the media is destroyed. The term
ACREM is no longer used.
Completed Parts 2 and 2A of SF-700, Security Container Information, constitute an
accountable document if any of the information stored in that container is accountable. The
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records of those resulting accountable documents are recorded and maintained as
accountable as documented by the process and procedures approved in the local security
plan. Due to the fact that the classification is based on the highest classification of the
information stored within the security container and the small size of the SF-700, the
Classification Authority Block information is not required on an SF-700.
Implementation Guidance:
Accountability Systems:
Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) personnel within each organizational element,
site or facility with the assistance of the ODFSA, establish a system to track accountable
classified matter. See Section 10, Classified Matter Control Stations, for a discussion of
CMCS operations. Accountability records include information about when accountable
matter is originated, reproduced, transmitted, received, destroyed, and/or changed in
classification.
Accountable documents are assigned a unique number to track the document throughout its
life in that office. The accountability system has the capability to reflect each transaction
(generation, reproduction, transmission, declassification/downgrading, destruction, etc.)
performed for documents entered into the accountability system. Overall accountability
system requirements are detailed in DOE O 471.6, Admin Chg 2, Information Security.
Inventories:
CMCS personnel inventory all accountable documents, at a minimum, annually. The
inventory includes a visual verification of each document, as well as a reconciliation of the
documents on hand with the list of documents in the accountability records.
Any discrepancies found during the inventory are reported to the ODFSA or their designee
who in turn reports those findings as required in the local security plan. Inventory
discrepancies may be reportable as Incidents of Security Concern as described in Section
15, Incidents of Security Concern. Completion of a DOE F 5639.2, Reporting Unaccounted
for Documents, may be required in order to document the inventory discrepancy.
In conjunction with the inventory process, or on a continuous basis, the ODFSA or ODSA
ensures that organizational classified holdings are reviewed for documents or other matter
that are no longer needed in order to reduce classified holdings.
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Accountability Records
Accountability records include the following information for each accountable item
• Date of the matter;
• Brief description of the matter (unclassified description preferred);
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• Unique identification number (each document, including reproductions, has a unique
number assigned to it);
• Classification level, category (if RD, Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), or
Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information (TFNI), and caveat (if any);
• Disposition of the accountable matter (e.g., destruction, reproduction, downgrading,
declassification, dispatch outside the facility, or incorporation into another
accountability record and the date);
• Originator identification;
• Authority for contractor retention;
• Date received (if applicable);
• Office/activity from which the matter was received (if applicable), including the office
or activity name and address from which matter was transmitted to the recipient; and
• The individual who checked it in and/or out (i.e., the person who has personal
responsibility for it).
Accountability records ensure a chain of custody so that all accountable matter can be
located at any given time, whether it is stored or in use. Accountability procedures should
be recorded in the CMCS procedures in the local security plan (see Section 10, Classified
Matter Control Stations).
Accountable information temporarily transferred to another organization within the same
facility is entered into the receiving organization’s accountability records if the material is
kept more than 180 days (or the number of days documented in the local security plan)
without return to the sender.
Master files and databases created in central data-processing facilities or information
systems to supplement or replace Top Secret records are not authorized for disposal under
General Records Schedule 18.
All accountability records (e.g., logs, inventory records, receipts) for Secret and
Confidential material are maintained for 2 years. Accountability records for Top Secret are
maintained for 5 years.
Points of Contact:
For information about the local Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) Program,
contact your ODFSA or for CMPC or other Security policy information E-mail:
Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
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Forms/Samples/Graphics:
DOE F 5639.2, Reporting Unaccounted for Documents (for a copy of this form go to
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/5639-2.pdf)
DOE F 1324.5, Request for Records Disposition Authority (for a copy of this form go to
http://energy.gov/cio/downloads/doe-f-13245)
Helpful Websites:
To view DOE O 471.6, Admin Chg 2, Information Security, go to: https://PIR.doe.gov
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/5639-2.pdf
http://energy.gov/cio/downloads/doe-f-13245
https://pir.doe.gov/
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Section 10
Classified Matter Control Stations
Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 471.6, Admin Chg 2, Information Security, requires
that handling and protection procedures be established, documented, and adhered to for
classified information throughout its lifecycle (which includes origination, classification,
marking, accountability, in-use, storage, reproduction, transmission, and destruction). For
purposes of this document, the term Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) will be used to
describe one way to achieve this purpose and to control the classified matter received by and/or
dispatched from DOE facilities. Personnel are designated and specially trained to operate these
control stations and have the appropriate security clearances or access authorizations and need-
to-know commensurate with the level of their classified matter control responsibilities.
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Implementation Guidance:
Applicability and Scope --
Each location that receives or transmits classified matter, or that has the potential to receive
or transmit classified matter, establishes at least one CMCS. A CMCS is a gateway through
which all incoming and outgoing classified matter transits, with the possible exception of e-
mails which may or may not be required to be documented through the CMCS until printed
based on local procedures. There may be more than one CMCS established when additional
CMCSs are needed for efficient operations. Any location that has minimal classified
holdings or only an occasional need to receive or transmit classified matter may establish a
partnership with another location to use their CMCS. This relationship is documented in the
local security plan.
The purpose of the CMCS is to prevent unauthorized access to and unauthorized removal of
classified matter. A CMCS is the primary point where classified matter may be received or
transmitted by the organizational element, site or facility. CMCS personnel generate the
records required for the receipt and transmittal of classified matter, maintain access lists
(when required), and generally control the classified matter received by and/or dispatched
from the organizational element.
CMCS Standard Operating Procedures are developed in detail and updated as necessary by
the station operators in consultation with the local CMCS personnel and the ODFSA or their
designee.
Appointments and Designations:
Classified Matter Control Station Operators and Alternates – The Head of each HQ
Departmental Element/Program or Field Office with a CMCS, or their designee, appoints
one Primary CMCS Operator and at least one Alternate CMCS Operator for each CMCS
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within the organizational element. The responsible names of the appointees are included in
the local security plan (usually as an Appendix). The names of the appointees are readily
available for surveys and inspections. The number of CMCS operators should be kept to
the minimum required to process the amount of classified mail, facsimiles, and other matter
received or transmitted by the organizational element. CMCS personnel possess the
appropriate security clearance or access authorization commensurate with the highest level
and category of classified matter that passes through the CMCS.
Classified Mailing Address (CMA) Authorized Recipients – Each location with a CMCS
may appoint specific cleared individuals who are authorized to receive classified United
States Postal Service (USPS) or overnight Express mail. For the purposes of this
document, they are called CMA Authorized Recipients; however, there may be other titles
used for these individual. These individuals would normally be a CMCS operators;
however, in unique circumstances where minimal additional designees are required, other
cleared personnel may be appointed. CMA Authorized Recipients who are not CMCS
operators are trained in the handling of classified matter in accordance with operational
procedures in place within the organization.
Central Mailrooms – The central mailroom for each location only deliver classified mail to a
CMCS. They need to be informed of the locations of all CMCSs and the names of any CMA
Authorized Recipient who can accept classified mail when it is delivered. The mailrooms
receive this information from the ODFSA, ODSA or from a listing in the local security plan.
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The ODFSA or ODSA also provide immediate updates to the Central Mailroom and CMCS
personnel as required when there are personnel changes.
CMCS Training:
All CMCS personnel complete CMCS training before assuming CMCS duties. This
training is tailored to the responsibilities of CMCS personnel and includes the following
subject areas: generation and marking, physical protection and storage, reproduction,
accountability, transmission and receipting (including hand-carry), destruction of classified
information, and emergency procedures. CMCS training is provided as determined by the
ODFSA for their site or facility. All CMCS training is documented and the training records
retained.
CMCS Operations:
Receipt of Classified Matter – All incoming classified matter transits through an
organizational element’s CMCS before being released for storage in any other designated
classified document repository. This requirement applies to all incoming classified mail, as
well as other classified matter hand carried into the site or facilities as provided in the local
security plan.
Upon receipt of the matter, CMCS personnel examine the package for evidence of
tampering, as applicable, open the package, and determine whether to retain the material
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(e.g., accountable matter) or release it to another classified repository custodian. When
transferring classified matter to another authorized classified repository custodian or
classified matter user within the organization, CMCS personnel are responsible for ensuring
that they give the classified matter only to individuals with the appropriate security clearance
or access authorization (i.e., a security clearance or access authorization equal to or higher
than the information) and that the transfer is accomplished without compromising the
material (e.g., left unattended on the desk of a repository custodian).
CMCS personnel inspect package contents to ensure all classified documents are marked
with the highest classification level at the top and bottom of the front page and back page.
CMCS personnel affix the appropriate classified cover sheet to the document (if it is not
already affixed). Any other discrepancy in document marking is reconciled between the
document recipient and the sender.
CMCS personnel are also responsible for reconciling the package contents with the
document receipt and returning the signed receipt to the sender as soon as possible.
Discrepancies between the package contents and the package receipt are reported
immediately to the sender. If the discrepancy cannot be resolved in one business day, the
ODFSA is notified. Copies of signed receipts are maintained at the CMCS in accordance
with the DOE Records Schedule and the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) General Records Schedule (2 years for Secret and Confidential, and 5 years for
Top Secret).
NOTE: Although receipts for Confidential matter are not required in all cases, any
receipt received with Confidential matter is signed and returned.
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Transmission of Classified Matter – All classified matter being transmitted out of an
organizational element serviced by a CMCS, site or facility (mailed or hand carried) is
processed through the organizational element’s CMCS. CMCS personnel ensure that
appropriate document receipts (such as DOE F 470.10, Classified Matter Receipt) are used,
the package is properly marked and wrapped, and the appropriate mail carrier and CMAs
are used. The document sender is responsible for ensuring that the document is properly
marked with appropriate classification markings. Organizations may task the CMCS
personnel with the responsibility for ensuring that the CMA has been verified by consulting
the information contained in Safeguards and Security Information Management System
(SSIMS). Additionally, it is the responsibility of the sender, not CMCS personnel, to
provide the transmittal letter (when required) to be included in the package with the
classified matter.
CMCS personnel prepare an outgoing Classified Matter Receipt in triplicate when mailing
and quadruplicate when preparing a package for hand carry. They maintain a copy of the
outgoing receipt in a suspense file until the signed receipt is returned from the recipient.
Copies of returned signed receipts are maintained at the CMCS in accordance with the
DOE Records Schedule and the NARA General Records Schedule (2 years for Secret and
Confidential and 5 years for Top Secret).
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NOTE 1: Classified Matter Receipts are not required for Confidential matter being
hand carried inside the facility unless the receipt is used to document what matter is
being hand carried or it is being transferred to another CMCS.
NOTE 2: It is recommended that signed receipts be returned by the recipient within 15
days. Follow-up action should occur if receipts are not returned within 30 days.
For all classified matter hand carried outside of a facility, a copy of the receipt, or other
manifest, is left with the servicing CMCS, and one signed UNCLASSIFIED copy is carried
on the person hand carrying the package. If the hand carried matter is returned to the same
CMCS, the receipt copy is used to reconcile the original package contents with what is
returned. If the hand carried matter is left at a destination and the courier had the recipient
sign a receipt, the courier returns the receipt to the CMCS. If the hand carried matter is
destroyed by the hand carrier at the destination, the individual should annotate the receipt
with the date, time, and location of destruction; certify the destruction with his/her
signature on the receipt; and return the receipt to the servicing CMCS, or certify the
destruction using a DOE F 5635.9, Record of Destruction. The DOE F 5635.9 should be
given to the appropriate CMCS personnel by the individual hand carrying the classified
matter upon his/her return to the facility.
NOTE: Classified matter hand carried outside the facility but intended for return to the
CMCS on the same day is on record with the CMCS. All hand carried classified matter
is reconciled upon return to the facility.
Classified Facsimiles:
Since a classified facsimile machine is capable of receiving and transmitting information, a
facsimile machine approved for receiving and transmitting classified documents is, by
definition, a CMCS. A classified facsimile machine may function separately as a stand-
alone CMCS, or it may be a piece of equipment within an established CMCS.
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If the classified facsimile machine is a stand-alone CMCS, Primary and, if applicable,
Alternate Control Station Operators are appointed and listed in the Appendix to the local
security plan in the same manner as a normal CMCS.
Although CMCS personnel may be appointed for each classified facsimile machine, other
users trained in the operation of the classified facsimile equipment and procedures may be
authorized to use the equipment. Therefore, all classified facsimile machine users comply
with all the established procedures. Transmission of classified information via facsimile
machines that are not accredited for classified operation by the Office of the Chief
Information Officer (OCIO) is strictly prohibited.
The person using the STE encryption interface to a classified facsimile machine is
responsible for ensuring that the individual on the receiving end possesses the appropriate
security clearance or access authorization, and need-to-know before transmitting any data.
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SSIMS validation is also required to ensure that the facility has the appropriate storage
capability for the transmitted classified matter.
Receipt of classified facsimiles are confirmed with the intended recipient. Facsimile logs,
or separate receipts, are retained for all (including Confidential) incoming and outgoing
classified matter. NARA guidelines are applicable for maintaining records. Return
facsimile receipts are preferable; however, verbal acknowledgement of receipt of classified
transmission is permitted but is annotated (either on the facsimile log or on the record copy
of the outgoing facsimile cover page) with the name of the person receiving the classified
facsimile, time and date received, and number of pages received. Discrepancies in the
number of pages received and the number of pages transmitted are resolved immediately.
Appropriate classification markings, as in any classified document, are required for all
incoming and outgoing classified facsimiles. Specific attention is given to the overall
classification level marking of the outside of the back page of an incoming classified
facsimile. If applicable, formal accountability for incoming and outgoing classified
facsimiles is required.
Classified cover sheets are applied to all incoming classified facsimiles immediately after
receipt and before distribution.
Points of Contact:
For information on CMCS contact your ODFSA; or for policy information E-mail:
Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
Forms/Samples/Graphics:
Sample Notification for Authorized Recipients to Receive Classified Mail or Overnight
Express Packages. (See Example 10-1.)
DOE Form 470.10, Classified Matter Receipt (for a copy of this form go to:
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/Form_470_10_fillable_X.pdf)
DOE F 5635.9, Record of Destruction (for a copy of this form go to
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/5635-9.pdf)
Helpful Websites:
The HQ CMPC Program website is at: https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/CMPC
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
mailto:Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/Form_470_10_fillable_X.pdf
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/5635-9.pdf
https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/CMPC
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
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EXAMPLE 10-1
Sample Notification for Authorized Recipient to Receive Classified Mail or Overnight
Express Packages
This information is sent from the ODFSA or their Authorized Recipient to the CMCS personnel
as well as to the Mail Room personnel. It should include the following information:
The Subject should be titled, “Notification of Authorized Individuals to Receive Classified
Mail or Overnight Express Packages” or similar language
The body should include the following information:
• The following personnel are authorized to receive and open classified (insert USPS mail or
overnight Express mail as appropriate) addressed to (enter appropriate information to
identify the appropriate CMCS location)
o Name of Authorized Recipient:
o Security Clearance Level or Access Authorization:
o Organization code and/or organizational name:
o Building name:
o Room number/location of Classified Matter Control Station:
o Telephone number:
• Repeat the above information, as necessary, to identify all Authorized Recipients. At the end
of the notification add the signature of the authorized individual from the Mail Room,
ODFSA or their Authorized Recipient as appropriate.
• If the person is to be added to an existing list of Authorized Recipients, clearly include the
word “ADD” behind the person’s name.
• If a person is to be deleted, a notification is also required. Indicate in the body of the
notification that the person is no longer approved to receive and open classified USPS
mail, and include the word “DELETE” behind the person’s name.
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Section 11
Receipt and Transmission of Classified Matter
This section describes procedures for the receipt and transmission of classified matter. The
federal facilities that are authorized to receive and transmit classified matter is identified in
the local security plan. Department of Energy (DOE)-approved contractor sites are
permitted to receive and transmit classified matter in accordance with their DOE contract(s),
their Facility Data and Approval Record (FDAR) form (DOE F 470.2), and their security
plan(s).
Implementation Guidance:
All classified matter received or transmitted to a site or facility is processed through a
Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) (see Section 10, Classified Matter Control
Stations). CMCS personnel are responsible for receiving all classified matter addressed to
the organizational element and transmitting all classified matter dispatched by the element.
In short, the organizational element’s CMCS is the organization’s gateway for all incoming
and outgoing classified matter. The CMCS should also maintain the associated classified
document receipts and any required inventory records. If the associated classified document
receipts and inventory records are kept elsewhere, it is indicated in the local security plan.
Receiving Classified Matter by Mail;
All mail, including express mail, is initially received by the site or facility Central Mail
Room, as documented in the local security plan. The mailrooms sort and deliver the mail in
accordance with established procedures. All registered, certified, and express mail is handled
as controlled mail and distributed only to CMCS personnel who have been specifically
designated to receive classified and express mail (see Section 12, Classified Mailing
Addresses, and Section 13, Express Mail Service).
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Receiving Classified Matter by Facsimile;
A classified facsimile machine is, in itself, a CMCS or part of an existing CMCS. Guidance
for receiving classified facsimiles are contained in Section 10, Classified Matter Control
Stations.
Classified Mailing Addresses;
All classified mail being sent to an organizational element, site or facility via the United
States Postal Service (USPS) or other mail, express mail or delivery service uses the
proper classified mailing address (CMA) as identified and confirmed in Safeguards and
Security Information Management System (SSIMS).
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The local security plan lists the appropriate CMA, the cognizant ODFSA, and a list or
the location of a list of any additional Authorized Recipients along with the address.
For example, at DOE Headquarter (HQ), the security plan would provide:
• The classified mailing address for HQ organizational elements located at
Forrestal and 955 L’Enfant Plaza facilities is:
ATTN: (ORGANIZATION)
US DEPT OF ENERGY
PO BOX 23865
WASHINGTON, DC 20026-3865
List of Authorized Recipients: ODFSA and (other Authorized Recipients)
• The CMA for HQ organizational elements located in the Germantown facility is:
ATTN: (ORGANIZATION)
US DEPT OF ENERGY
PO BOX A
GERMANTOWN, MD 20875-0963
List of Authorized Recipients: ODFSA and (other Authorized Recipients)
Transmitting Classified Matter in General;
Classified matter may be transmitted only in the performance of official and contractual
duties. Unless the transmission is required by the specific terms of the contract or required
for performance of the contract, the contractor obtains written authorization from the
ODFSA or their designee before transmitting classified matter outside of the facility.
The CMCS servicing the location is normally expected to perform most of the actions
associated with transmission of classified matter. These actions include selecting the proper
method of transmission, packaging and wrapping the matter appropriately, preparing
classified document receipts when required, maintaining transmission logs when required,
and maintaining accountability records when required. The ODFSA ensures training for
CMCS personnel throughout the year.
The individual for whom the CMCS is transmitting the classified matter is responsible for
knowing the name of the intended recipient, verifying that he/she has the appropriate
security clearance or access authorization, and ensuring that he/she has a need-to-know.
CMCS personnel are responsible for determining the recipient’s CMA and verifying that
the receiving facility is approved by DOE to store classified material at a classification
level and category equal to or higher than what is being transmitted, unless the
organization’s CMCS procedures delegate that responsibility to some other individual(s).
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Transmission of Top Secret Matter;
Top Secret matter may be transmitted out of a site or facility only by the Defense Courier
Service, Department of State Courier System, approved communications networks (including
approved classified facsimile), other ODFSA designated couriers or hand carry personnel (as
designated by the organizational hand carry approval authority). Use of the USPS or other
commercial organizations is prohibited.
Approved Methods for Transmitting Secret and Confidential Matter Outside of a Facility;
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A Local ODFSA Approved Courier Service – The approved Courier Service may be used to
transmit Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential matter (enter the local approved areas – for
example, at DOE HQ it is defined as between the Forrestal and Germantown facilities or
other Federal agencies within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area). Classified matter is
double wrapped, properly marked, addressed to the proper CMA, and then placed in an
approved red and white (“Candy Stripe”) envelope or other additional 3rd outer wrapper
approved by the ODFSA. A receipt is attached to that 3rd wrapping, and the transaction
logged into the courier’s register. All signatures on the receipt are accompanied by the
signer’s DOE badge number or printed name. Both the outer 3rd wrapping and the receipt
include the recipient's name, organizational symbol, room number, and building; or, if
delivered to another government agency, the exact delivery point address. All classified
matter to be couriered is also accompanied by DOE F 470.10, Classified Document Receipt,
or equivalent. These receipts are retained for 5 years for Top Secret and 2 years for Secret
and Confidential matter.
Transmission by the USPS – The USPS is the most common means of transmitting classified
matter outside a site or facility. All Confidential and Secret matter transmitted via USPS are
sent as Registered Mail, and the matter is packaged and wrapped as described under
“Packaging Classified Matter for Transmission Outside of a Facility,” below. The matter is
sent to a CMA that has been verified through SSIMS.
USPS mail services cannot be used for Top Secret classified matter.
Transmission by Express Mail (Overnight Mail) Services – Express mail services are not
used as a matter of routine or convenience for transmitting classified matter.
Express mail services is not used for Top Secret classified matter.
Use of any express service receptacles at or near a commercial building or at curbside
locations is prohibited.
At a minimum, the following conditions are met concerning express mail,
• Only designated CMCS personnel may prepare express mail packages for
dispatch,
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• Only commercial express mail service organizations authorized by contract with
the General Services Administration (GSA) for outgoing classified express mail
(overnight mail) may be used. (Note: On rare occasions, a recipient
organization may only accept incoming express mail service from a carrier other
than the one(s) approved by ODFSA for your site or facility. The recipient’s
requirement to use a different carrier is recorded in SSIMS. Other government
agencies (OGAs) may send express mail to DOE via other carriers,
• Express mail addressees are identified in SSIMS under “Overnight/Classified Common
Carrier Address.” (Note that this is always a street address.)
• For example, the return address on DOE Headquarter ’s transmitted express mail is:
• Forrestal: Sender’s Name (Routing Symbol)
US Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20585
• Germantown: Sender’s Name (Routing Symbol)
US Department of Energy
19901 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
Transmissions by Secure Telephone Equipment (STE):
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A STE device is used to transmit classified information telephonically. STEs are used within
an approved security area (e.g., limited area (LA) or vault type room (VTR)) unless
specifically approved. The voice and storage requirements are approved by the ODFSA. For
sites with multiple ODFSAs, an ODFSA may re-delegate responsibilities to a local Technical
Surveillance Countermeasures Operations Manager provided all site ODFSAs agree to the re-
delegation. Key and other controlled cryptographic items required off-site is approved by the
Director, Technical Security Program, who also serves as the Central Office of Record (COR).
Additional information on secure communications can be found in DOE Order 470.6,
Technical Security Program.
Participants in classified STE communications ensure that conversations cannot be overheard
by individuals without proper access authorization and need-to-know.
Packaging Classified Matter for Transmission Outside of a Facility:
Classified matter to be transmitted outside a facility is double-wrapped (enclosed in opaque
inner and outer containers) except as otherwise specified below.
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• Envelopes – When envelopes are used for packaging, the classified matter is protected from
direct contact with the inner envelope. This can be done by affixing the appropriate cover
sheet to both the front and back of the matter. The inner envelope is sealed and marked with
the receiver's and the sender's classified mailing addresses, the overall classification level
and category (if Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), or Transclassified
Foreign National Information (TFNI)) of the contents, and any appropriate caveats. The
outer envelope is sealed and marked with the receiver's and the sender's classified mailing
addresses. No markings or notations are made on the outer envelope indicating that the
contents are classified. All seams of both wrappings are sealed with brown sealing paper
tape to aid in preventing undetected, unauthorized access to the contents while in transit.
• Bulky Items – If the item is of a size, bulk, weight, or nature precluding the use of envelopes
for packaging, other containers of sufficient strength and durability are used to protect the
item while in transit. Both the inner and outer containers are marked as stated in the above
paragraph.
• Locked Briefcases – A locked briefcase may be authorized by the ODFSA for hand carrying
of classified matter within a facility. If a locked briefcase is used to hand carry classified
matter of any level outside a facility within a locally designated vicinity, the briefcase may
serve as the outer container (wrapper). The inner container is sealed, addressed with the
sender's and recipient's classified mailing addresses, and marked with the overall
classification level (and category if RD, FRD or TFNI) of the contents and with any
appropriate caveats (see above paragraphs concerning packaging). The briefcase (outer
container) indicates the classified mailing address of the carrier and contains no markings to
indicate that the contents are classified. A commercial luggage tag containing this address,
affixed to the briefcase, is suggested.
NOTE: A briefcase may not serve as the outer container for travel aboard commercial
aircraft or when hand carrying or couriering classified matter to an OGA when the
intention is to leave the classified matter at the destination.
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• Tamper-Indicating Envelopes – Plastic tamper-evident security closures (bags, envelopes)
are authorized for transmission of classified matter. For this use, tamper-resistant closures
meet all of the following criteria ---
o High strength coex film, high strength Mylar type material, or equivalent,
o In-line closure,
o Opaque, and
o Does not contain "zip open" feature.
Points to be considered when using tamper-indicating envelopes include ---
o Standard classification and addressing markings are applied,
o The use of rubber stamps (for classification, addresses, etc.) is not permitted
because the rubber stamp ink will not completely dry and will rub off or smear on
the envelope’s surface,
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o Permanent markers (e.g., Sharpie permanent marker, or equivalent) should be used
for classification markings and addresses,
o These envelopes may be used as the inner and/or outer wrapper(s) when hand
carrying,
o These envelopes may be used as the inner envelope or wrapper when transmitting
classified matter through the USPS, but not as the outer envelope or wrapper,
o These envelopes may be used for the inner and/or outer envelope(s)/wrapper(s)
when transmitting classified matter via express mail. The package would then be
placed within the appropriately addressed packaging (envelope or box) provided by
the express mail carrier,
o External sealing tape is not required,
o Use of mailing labels is not recommended because some brands of stick-on labels
do not adhere well to the coex film or Mylar, and may detach in cooler
temperatures.
• Rifkin Safety Sac – The Rifkin Safety Sac® Document Handling Bag reusable key-
locking fabric bag may also be used for hand carrying of classified material outside a
facility.
Classified Mailing Addresses;
CMAs are used for classified matter transmitted outside a facility. These addresses are
located in the SSIMS database and are valid for 30 days following the last database access.
NOTE: A mailing address for the inner envelope of a given facility may differ from
the mailing address for the outer envelope for the same facility, and addresses for
USPS registered and certified mail may differ from that of express or common
carrier mail for the same facility.
Transmittal of Classified Matter between Facilities (Other Than Hand Carrying);
Non-hand carried classified matter transmitted between facilities is handled by the
organizational element’s CMCS. The CMCS uses their internal established procedures to
coordinate with the mail room or Courier Service to effect the transmittal.
Classified Document Receipts;
An appropriately prepared DOE F 470.10, Classified Matter Receipt, accompanies all
accountable and Secret documents transmitted outside a facility and are enclosed within the
inner envelope or container. A receipt is also used when classified information is transferred
to a foreign government or its representative. If all items are going to one recipient, one
receipt may be used for multiple items. Regardless of the number of items being
transmitted, one receipt should be completed for each recipient. SSIMS is consulted for
appropriate and any special mailing instructions. All receipts should be Unclassified and
should be prepared in triplicate, or quadruplicate if package is to be hand carried.
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A record is maintained for all classified matter, regardless of classification level, that is
hand carried or couriered outside of a facility.
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Hand Carrying of Classified Matter within a Facility; Classified matter that will be hand
carried to personnel located in a separate LA or VTR within a facility may be carried by
personnel having an appropriate access authorization for the level and category of classified
matter involved as authorized by the local security plan. The matter has the appropriate cover
sheet attached to the front of a document and appropriate markings (or an appropriate cover
sheet) on the outside back page or cover. The matter is transported within a red and white
striped envelope and marked with the recipient’s name, room number, routing symbol, and
telephone number. The matter is not visible through the red and white striped envelope. A
receipt may also be used when the matter will not be returned to the CMCS or for
documentation of the movement, such as in the case of accountable matter.
Hand Carrying of Classified Matter within a Limited or Exclusion Area:
Classified matter that will be hand carried to personnel located within the same LA or VTR
within a facility may be carried by personnel having an appropriate access authorization for
the level and category of classified matter involved. Transmittal is authorized with an
appropriate cover sheet attached to the front of a document and appropriate markings (or an
appropriate cover sheet) on the outside back page or cover.
Hand Carrying of Classified Matter Outside a Facility within the U.S.;
The ODFSA for each facility designates in writing a responsible official (e.g., ODSA)
within the organizational element to approve employees to hand carry classified matter out
of a facility. This authority should be limited to as few individuals as operationally
feasible.
The individual(s) designated by the ODFSA to approve employees within the organization to
hand carry classified matter maintains a record of those granted the authority to hand carry.
Employees are approved each time classified matter is hand carried outside the facility.
Only classified matter that is absolutely essential for the purpose (e.g., visit or meeting) may
be hand carried. Alternatives to hand carrying should be considered. Options include USPS
Registered Mail, express mail services, use of an authorized courier service, and secure
facsimile.
Individuals hand carrying classified matter have an access authorization equal to or higher
than the classification level and category of the classified information involved and are
aware of their responsibility to protect classified information.
Travelers do not take classified matter to private residences or other unapproved places
(e.g., hotel or motel rooms). Therefore, travelers who expect to arrive at the destination
outside normal duty hours are instructed to make prior arrangements for storage of classified
matter through the host security office. All classified matter, when not in the possession of
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authorized individuals, is stored only in DOE-approved facilities, or as specified in approved
contingency plans. Arrangements are made in advance of departure for overnight storage at
an approved facility that has appropriate storage capability.
The individual(s) designated by the ODFSA to approve employees within the organization to
hand carry classified matter ensures that each individual they authorize to hand carry is
briefed on hand carrying responsibilities. A Sample Briefing for Persons Authorized to
Hand Carry Classified Documents is provided in Example 11-1. A record of hand carry
briefings is maintained. Each briefing includes, at a minimum --
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• Packaging and addressing,
• Transportation,
• Protection of classified matter,
• Transfer and receipting of classified matter,
• Storage requirements, if applicable, for securing classified matter outside the facility,
• Procedures to validate through SSIMS that the hand carry destination is approved for
the appropriate classified matter to be used, stored, discussed, etc., at the intended
destination,
• Handling and associated prohibitions (e.g., hotels, restaurants, residences, etc.),
• Reporting loss/compromise,
• Contingency plans (inability to get to destination, traffic or other emergencies,
route diversions, alternate storage locations, etc.),
• Point(s) of contact for assistance.
The individual(s) designated by the ODFSA to approve employees within the organization to
hand carry classified matter provides approval each time classified matter is to be hand
carried outside the facility. Repeated approval for hand carrying classified matter within the
facility is not required and is valid until rescinded by the appropriate authority. Hand
carrying classified matter outside the facility is authorized provided that --
• The employee has received a hand carry briefing,
• An unusual situation warrants such action,
• The classified matter is not available or cannot be made available at the destination,
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• Time does not permit transmission by other authorized means,
• The classified matter can be properly handled and protected while being hand carried,
• The transmission can be successfully completed on the same day,
• The classified matter can be appropriately stored upon arrival,
• Contingency plans for delayed arrival and unforeseen circumstances (e.g.,
unscheduled overnight delay outside the destination area, or weather delays) have
been developed and approved by the organizational element. A Sample Hand Carry
Contingency Plan is provided in Example 11-2,
• Point(s) of contact for assistance.
A record is made for all classified matter, regardless of classification level, that is hand
carried outside a facility. An Unclassified copy of this record will be in the possession of the
employee who hand carries the classified matter, and a copy of the record is also maintained
by the organizational element’s CMCS. The record may be a DOE F 470.10 or a locally
produced manifest/record that identifies the classified matter being hand carried. The DOE F
470.10, manifest or other record includes --
• Unclassified subject or title,
• Classification level and category of the matter being hand carried,
• Date of the matter being hand carried,
• Date the matter was removed from the facility,
• Signature of the person removing the matter,
• Date the matter was returned, transferred, or destroyed.
When the hand carrying employee returns to the facility, CMCS personnel make a full
reconciliation of the hand carried classified matter by reviewing the returned classified
matter, receipts, and/or destruction certificates.
Hand Carrying Aboard Commercial Aircraft within the U.S.;
Classified matter may be hand carried aboard commercial passenger aircraft within the U.S.
with the approval of the ODFSA or his/her designee. The purpose of the airport guidance
outlined herein is to preclude the opening of classified packages by the Transportation
Security Administration (TSA) screening personnel. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Advisory Circular dated 11/06/81 has been cancelled, and the TSA has replaced it
with the guidelines below.
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TSA Letter of Instruction to Carry Classified Material through a Screening
Checkpoint at an Airport
The purpose of this guidance is to provide instruction to United States Government and
contractor couriers on the procedures required to transport classified materials through
TSA airport screening checkpoints.
Upon arrival at the screening checkpoint, ask a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at
the Travel Document Check or an available TSO stationed in front of the screening
checkpoint to speak to the Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO). The STSO
will verify the courier’s documentation, see list of required documentation below, and grant
specialized screening of any classified materials carried by the courier. In order to
transport U.S. Government classified material through a TSA screening checkpoint at an
airport, a courier presents to the STSO all of the following items:
1) Identification (ID) issued by his or her agency
2) A second piece of Government-issued photo ID
3) An authorization letter to carry the classified material from his or her agency with
all of the following information:
a. Full name of the agency
b. Full name of the courier
c. Date of issue and expiration date of the assignment
d. Full name, signature, and telephone number of the official issuing the letter,
card, or form
e. Full name, signature, and telephone number of the official designated to
confirm the letter, card, or form
In the event that an authorization letter, card, or form is not presented, or if the letter is
missing any information listed above, or if the courier is not able to produce two forms of
ID, as explained above, the material will not be permitted into the sterile area unless it has
been properly screened.
Please note that only the U.S. Government classified material is eligible for specialized
screening, the courier and any non-classified property carried by the courier is subject to
screening. The STSO will ensure that any classified material is always within the line of
sight of the courier during the screening process and is not subject to any additional
inspection.
The authorization letter to carry the classified material is from the Head of the HQ
Departmental Element/Program Office, through the Field Office, ODFSA or his/her designee
and is on letterhead stationery. In addition to the original letter, the traveler should also have
sufficient authenticated copies to provide a copy to each airline involved. A Sample Letter
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of Authorization to Transportation Security Administration to Hand Carry Classified
Material is provided in Example 11-3.
The classified package is hand carried and not placed in checked baggage. The traveler is
subject to normal screening procedures. Hand-held packages will normally be screened by
x-ray examination. If security personnel are not satisfied with the results of the inspection,
and the person hand carrying the material is requested to open a classified package for visual
examination, the individual should inform the screener that the carry-on items contain U.S.
government classified information and cannot be opened. Under no circumstances may the
classified matter be opened by the traveler or security personnel.
Hand Carrying of Classified Matter outside the U.S.;
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Hand carrying of classified matter outside the U.S. is generally prohibited except as noted
below. However, in rare circumstances, the Head of the HQ Departmental Element/Program
Office, Field Office, or the ODFSA may approve the transmission on a case-by-case basis as
authorized.
NOTE: Approval from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS),
Office of Diplomatic Courier Services (DS/C/DC) is obtained before classified matter may
be hand carried outside the U.S.
Under no circumstances may classified matter be transmitted physically across international
boundaries except by U.S. Department of State (DOS) diplomatic professional couriers or
specifically DOS authorized nonprofessional couriers. Nonprofessional diplomatic couriers
(e.g., DOE courier) may be authorized by DOS for international transporting only in
emergencies, when the professional DOS courier service will not cover the area into which
the diplomatic pouch is to be carried or the post to which the pouch is addressed within the
time that official business will be conducted.
Nonprofessional couriers are U.S. citizens and full-time direct hire U.S. government employees;
have a Top Secret security clearance (or DOE “Q” access authorization if carrying RD classified
matter), a diplomatic passport, a diplomatic visa, diplomatic credentials bearing the seal and
signature of the current Secretary of State; and have an E-country clearance with the notation
that the courier is authorized to perform nonprofessional courier functions. Additionally, the
classified material is enclosed in sealed diplomatic pouches obtained from DS/C/DC until
delivered to its official destination.
Several other conditions are required before DOS will authorize a nonprofessional courier to
hand carry classified matter across international borders. Contact the ODFSA for additional
information.
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Transmittal of Classified Matter to Foreign Governments and the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)
The disclosure, release, and transfer of classified information to a foreign government is
complex and requires the coordination and approval of several HQ organizations. Contact your
cognizant Program Office/HQ Departmental, Field Office or ODFSA for guidance.
Points of Contact:
For the names and contact information for those who occupy the positions identified in this
section, call (301) 903-9986 or (301) 903-2644.
For information on local transmission and receipt information contact your ODFSA or for policy
information E-mail: Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov.
Forms/Samples/Graphics:
Sample Briefing for Persons Authorized to Hand Carry Classified Documents (see Example 11-
1)
Sample Hand Carry Contingency Plan (see Example 11-2)
Sample Letter of Authorization to Transportation Security Administration to Hand Carry
Classified Material (see Example 11-3)
DOE Form 470.10, Classified Matter Receipt (for a copy of this form go to:
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/Form_470_10_fillable_X.pdf)
Other Reference:
DOE Order 142.2A, Admin Chg 1, Voluntary Offer Safeguards Agreement and Additional
Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Helpful Websites:
The HQ CMPC Program website is at: https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/CMPC.
To view the DOE CMPC Marking Resource, go to:
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
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mailto:Security.Directives@hq.doe.gov
http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/cioprod/documents/Form_470_10_fillable_X.pdf
https://powerpedia.energy.gov/wiki/CMPC
http://energy.gov/ehss/downloads/security-policy-cmpc-marking-resource
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EXAMPLE 11-1
SAMPLE BRIEFING FOR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO HAND CARRY CLASSIFIED
DOCUMENTS
Hand Carrying of Classified Matter Briefing:
The following discussion is intended to assist you in discharging your security responsibilities
when hand carrying classified matter.
Hand carrying of classified matter places significant security responsibilities upon you. You
can avoid this situation by considering alternative means for transmitting the classified
matter. These alternatives include sending the matter via courier, express mail, certified mail,
or secure facsimile. Your servicing Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) Operators can
assist you in transmitting the matter by these means. Hand carrying classified matter is
authorized only when operationally necessary, not for convenience.
Hand carrying classified matter usually involves one of two types of situations:
• The person hand carrying the classified matter is merely a courier delivering the
documents to a new custodian, where a transfer of custody is contemplated.
• The classified matter is to remain chargeable to the hand carrier during the period of
removal from the office, and thereafter is to be returned to the hand carrier's office files.
The removal of classified matter from your office is coordinated through your servicing CMCS.
Appropriate documents need to be generated on the classified matter you are hand carrying. It
will take some time to generate these documents and instruct you in how to use them, so do not
expect to have these requirements completed within a few minutes. You return to your CMCS
when you have completed hand carrying the classified matter in order to reconcile your delivery
records.
If you are hand carrying classified outside of the facility, your security clearance or access
authorizations, SCI accesses, Sigma or other special accesses should be passed to the receiving
facility prior to arrival. This action, in conjunction with your standard DOE badge, may be used
to verify authorization to hand carry classified matter.
If you are hand carrying only within a site or facility, your standard DOE security badge may be
accepted as proof that you are authorized to hand carry classified matter (check the requirements
in your local security plan). You should inform your CMCS of your intention to hand carry
classified matter and process it through your CMCS to assist in the preparation of the
documents, package, and required labels. As stated above, you return to your CMCS when you
have completed hand carrying the classified matter in order to reconcile your delivery records.
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If classified matter is to be hand carried outside the facility, specific authorization from your
OSFSA is required. You will need to furnish information about your travel plans and airline
flights in order to generate the documents you will need to protect the classified matter and still
meet airport screening requirements. Again, these documents will take time to produce.
You will be given a Contingency Plan describing your responsibilities if there are travel
difficulties, weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances that will significantly delay
delivery of the classified matter. Review the Contingency Plan and keep it handy so you can
find and comply with it when you really need it.
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Your overall responsibility is to take all steps possible to ensure that the classified matter is not
lost or otherwise compromised. You need to know that:
• Individuals hand carrying classified matter possess an access authorization
commensurate with the level of information being hand carried and be aware of their
responsibility to continuously safeguard classified information.
• You will retain the classified matter in your personal possession AT ALL TIMES or
store it – appropriately wrapped and sealed and subject to removal only by you or an
appropriately cleared individual – in a DOE-approved repository.
• Taking classified documents to private residences is prohibited.
• Storing classified matter in hotel/motel rooms or safes, vehicles or their compartments,
public lockers, or any other unapproved repository is prohibited.
• You may not make unnecessary convenience stops while transporting classified matter.
• All classified matter to be hand carried is appropriately marked and wrapped.
If you lose or misplace any classified matter, or if it is compromised or possibly compromised,
you will report the situation immediately to your ODFSA or their designee. If the incident
occurs during non-working hours, you will notify, as soon as practical, the DOE Emergency
Operations Center. If the incident occurs while you are attending classified meetings at other
DOE or government facilities, you should also inform that facility’s security officer or the
security officer responsible for the meeting.
I acknowledge that I have read this briefing and understand my responsibilities for hand carrying
classified matter:
Printed Name Signature Date
____________________________ ____________________________ ________________
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EXAMPLE 11-2
Sample Hand Carry Contingency Plan
Anyone hand carrying classified matter is made aware of their organization's contingency
plan for handling unexpected delays in the delivery of that matter. This is the contingency
plan for personnel assigned to the Office of (insert appropriate office information). This
plan is not intended to cover all the circumstances that might occur; instead, it is a guide to
help the individual cope with common delays such as traffic conditions, weather
emergencies, and unexpected facility closings.
A contingency plan is explained and a copy provided to the cognizant Classified Matter
Control Station (CMCS) each time classified matter is hand carried.
The following plans are provided as examples of a hand carry contingency plan used at DOE
HQ (please note that at HQ the HSO as listed below in the example may be equivalent to
the ODSA at other sites and facilities):
Sample HQ Contingency Plan for Hand Carrying in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan
Area
1. The DOE security badge at the appropriate level and category is the only
document required to verify that the person is authorized to hand carry classified
matter between DOE facilities in the Washington, D.C. area.
2. All classified matter is double-wrapped in the manner prescribed by DOE
directives. The double-wrapping can be performed by the individual's CMCS.
3. Classified Document Receipts or a Hand Carry Manifest identifying all classified
matter regardless of its classification level and category is included in the package
being hand carried. Classified Document Receipts or the Hand Carry Manifest can be
prepared by the Office’s CMCS. Station Operators will provide the required number
of receipts or the manifest and provide instructions in how to use and return them.
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4. If there will be an unusual delay in delivering classified matter, the person hand
carrying the matter will contact his/her HQ Security Officer (HSO) and inform
him/her of the situation. The Office of (appropriate office information) HSO may
be reached at (telephone number) during regular hours. After regular hours, or if
the HSO is unavailable, the Emergency Operations Center can be contacted 24
hours per day at (telephone number).
5. If the classified matter cannot be delivered promptly to the intended recipient, it
will remain in the personal possession of the person hand carrying it. It may not be
stored in the trunk of a car, a home, a hotel/motel room, a hotel/motel safe, a locker,
or anything outside the personal control/possession of the person hand carrying it. By
deciding to hand carry the classified matter, the individual accepts full responsibility
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for ensuring the security of that matter. Responsibility cannot be transferred to any
other person or organization without the approval of the HSO.
6. If the classified matter cannot be delivered until after normal business hours, it
may be taken to a DOE Protective Force Central Alarm Station (CAS) for safe
storage. The CASs at the Forrestal and Germantown Buildings are the 24-hour
classified matter receiving points for DOE facilities in the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area. The Forrestal CAS is in Room 1G-024 and the Germantown CAS
is in Room A-060. The CAS will provide a hand receipt for the matter received. Do
not lose this receipt because the CAS will demand return of the receipt before
releasing it back to the person who delivered it.
7. If the classified matter cannot be retained by the person hand carrying it and it
cannot be secured in an approved manner, the person should discuss the situation
with the HSO for alternate instructions.
8. If hand carried classified matter is lost, stolen, misplaced, or otherwise
cannot be accounted for, the HSO or the DOE Emergency Operations Center
will be notified immediately.
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Sample HQ Contingency Plan for Hand Carrying Outside the Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan Area:
1. The person hand carrying classified outside of the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area to/from either a DOE field site, other government agencies (OGA),
or the U.S. Congress, has his/her security clearance or access authorization, SCI
access, or Sigma access passed to the facility prior to arrival. This action, in
conjunction with their standard DOE badge, may be used to verify authorization to
hand carry classified matter outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
2. The person hand carrying the matter ensures that the intended destination is
approved to handle and store classified matter at the level and category being
delivered. This check can be performed by Office of (insert appropriate office
information) Classified Matter Control Station (CMCS) Operators.
3. All classified matter is double-wrapped in the manner prescribed by DOE
directives. The double-wrapping can be performed by the Office of (insert
appropriate office information) CMCS.
4. Classified Document Receipts or a Hand Carry Manifest identifying all
classified matter regardless of its classification level and category is included in the
package being hand carried. Classified Document Receipts or the Hand Carry
Manifest can be prepared by the Office of (appropriate office information) CMCS.
Station Operators will provide the required number of receipts or the manifest and
provide instructions in how to use and return them.
5. If there will be an unusual delay in delivering classified matter, such as
adverse weather conditions, lengthy airport/airline delays, or other emergencies, the
person hand carrying the matter will contact his/her HSO and inform him/her of the
situation. The HSO may be reached at (insert telephone number) during regular
hours. After regular hours, or if the HSO is unavailable, the Emergency Operations
Center can also be contacted 24 hours per day at (insert telephone number). These
numbers are also printed on the hand carry authorization card.
6. If the classified matter cannot be delivered promptly to the intended recipient, it
will remain in the personal possession of the person h