[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.6]

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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 A--Policy
 
Sec. 159a.6  Sensitive compartmented and communications security information.

    (a) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Communications 
Security (COMSEC) Information shall be handled and controlled in 
accordance with applicable national directives and DOD Directives and 
Instructions. Other classified information, while in established SCI or 
COMSEC areas, may be handled in the same manner as SCI or COMSEC 
information. Classification principles and procedures, markings, 
downgrading, and declassification actions prescribed in this part apply 
to SCI and COMSEC information.
    (b) Pursuant to 32 CFR part 159, the Director, National Security 
Agency/Chief, Central Security Service may prescribe special rules and 
procedures for the handling, reporting of loss, storage, and access to 
classified communications security devices, equipments, and materials in 
mobile, hand-held or transportable systems, or that are used in 
conjunction with commercial telephone systems, or in similar 
circumstances where operational demands preclude the application of 
standard safeguards. These special rules may include procedures for 
safeguarding such devices and materials, and penalties for the negligent 
loss of government property.