[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 1, Parts 1 to 190]
[Revised as of July 1, 1998]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR159a.18]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
 
PART 159a--INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM REGULATION--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart C--Classification
 
Sec. 159a.18  Resolution of conflicts.

    (a) General. When two or more offices, headquarters, or activities 
disagree concerning a classification, declassification, or regrading 
action, the disagreement must be resolved promptly.
    (b) Procedures. If agreement cannot be reached by informal 
consultation, the matter shall be referred for decision to the lowest 
superior common to the disagreeing parties. If agreement cannot be 
reached at the major command (or equivalent) level, the matter shall be 
referred for decision to the headquarters office having overall 
classification management responsibilities for the Component. That 
office shall also be advised of any disagreement at any echelon if 
prompt resolution is not likely to occur.
    (c) Final Decision. Disagreements between DoD Component 
headquarters, if not resolved promptly, shall be referred for final 
resolution to the ODUSD(P).
    (d) Timing. Action under this section at each level of consideration 
shall be completed within 30 days. Failure to reach a decision within 30 
days shall be cause for referral to the next level for consideration.