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Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Matter or Special Nuclear Material
The Energy Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on July 23, 2024. It took effect on August 22, 2024.
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What the agency says
The Department of Energy (DOE) publishes a final rule to amend its regulations, which set forth the policies and procedures for resolving questions concerning eligibility for DOE access authorizations. The final rule expands the scope of the rule to include individuals applying for or in positions requiring eligibility to hold a sensitive position; updates and adds clarity, including by deleting obsolete references throughout the rule for consistency with national policies and DOE practices; and updates references to DOE officials and offices.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-16136
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Energy Department
- Published
- July 23, 2024
- Takes effect
- August 22, 2024
- Dates
- This rule is effective August 22, 2024.
- Docket
- EHSS-RM-20-PACNM
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1992-AA64
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 10 CFR 710
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Classified information; Government contracts; Government employees; Nuclear energy
- Pages
- 7
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