Policy Documents
Executive Order 12958, as amended (PDF Format) prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism.
Pursuant
to Section 5.1(a) and (b) of Executive Order 12958, as amended, ISOO
Directive No. 1 (PDF
Format) sets forth guidance to agencies on original and derivative classification,
downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security
information.
ISOO Directive
No. 1, Appendix A (PDF
Format) describes the procedures to be followed by individuals or organizations
who wish to bring matters before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP), and the procedures
that the ISCAP will follow to resolve these matters.
View an up-to-date listing of agency heads and officials who have been designated by the President in the Federal Register as having the authority to classify information. More information about original classification can be found in Executive Order 12958, as amended.
National Industrial Security Program (NISP) implementing order safeguards Federal Government classified information that is released to contractors, licensees, and grantees of the United States Government.
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