PART 14—SECURITY REGULATIONS Authority: E.O. 12356 of April 2, 1982 (47 FR 14874). Source: 50 FR 51391, Dec. 17, 1985, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A—Introduction to Security Regulations § 14.1 Purpose. These regulations implement Executive Order 12356, entitled National Security Information, dated April 2, 1982, and directives issued pursuant to that Order through the National Security Council and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. § 14.2 Policy. The interests of the United States and its citizens are best served when information regarding the affairs of Government is readily available to the public. Provisions for such an informed citizenry are reflected in the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and in the current public information policies of the executive branch. (a) Safeguarding national security information. (b) Exemption from public disclosure. (c) Scope. (1) Identify information to be protected. (2) Prescribe procedures on classification, declassification, downgrading, and safeguarding of information. (3) Establish a monitoring system to ensure the effectiveness of the Department of Labor (DOL) security program and regulations. (d) Limitation. § 14.3 DOL Classification Review Committee. A DOL Classification Review Committee is hereby established. (a) Composition of committee. The members of this Committee are: Chairperson—Deputy Assistant Secretary for Security and Emergency Management, OASAM. Member—Administrative Officer, Office of the Solicitor. Member—Director, Office of Foreign Relations, Bureau of International Labor Affairs. Advisor—DOL Document Security Officer. (b) Responsibilities. (1) Acting on all suggestions and complaints arising with respect to the DOL's information security program. (2) Reviewing all requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, when a proposed denial is based on classification under Executive Order 12356 to determine if such classification is current. (3) Recommending to the Secretary of Labor appropriate administrative actions to correct abuses or violations of any provision of Executive Order 12356 or directives thereunder. Recommended administrative actions may include notification by warning letter, formal reprimand, and, to the extent permitted by law, suspension without pay and removal. Upon receipt of any such recommendation, the Secretary shall immediately advise the Committee of the action taken. [50 FR 51391, Dec. 17, 1985, as amended at 72 FR 37098, July 9, 2007] § 14.4 Definitions. The following definitions apply under these regulations: (a) Primary organization unit (b) Classify (c) Courier (d) Custodian (e) Declassify (f) Document (1) Written material—(whether handwritten, printed or typed). (2) Painted, drawn, or engraved material. (3) Sound or voice recordings. (4) Printed photographs and exposed or printed films (either still or motion picture). (5) Reproductions of the foregoing, by whatever process. (g) Downgrade (h) Derivative classification (i) Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) (j) Marking (k) Material (l) Nonrecord material (m) Paraphrasing (n) Product and substance (o) Record material (p) True reading (q) Upgraded [50 FR 51391, Dec. 17, 1985, as amended at 72 FR 37098, July 9, 2007] Subpart B—Review of Classified Information § 14.10 Mandatory review for declassification. (a) Scope of review. (b) Where requests should be directed. (c) Processing. (d) Appeals procedure. (e) Burden of proof. (f) Fees. Subpart C—Transmission of Classified Information § 14.20 Dissemination to individuals and firms outside the executive branch. Request for classified information received from sources outside the executive branch of the Federal Government, provided the information has been originated by the DOL, will be honored in accordance with the following guidelines: (a) Top Secret information. (b) Secret and Confidential information. (c) Unauthorized knowledge of classified information. (d) Requests from outside the United States. (e) Access by historical researchers. (1) The research and need for access conform to the requirements of section 4-3 of Executive Order 12356. (2) The information requested is reasonably accessible and can be located and compiled with a reasonable amount of effort. (3) The researcher agrees to safeguard the information in a manner consistent with E.O. 12356 and directives thereunder. (4) The researcher agrees to a review of the notes and manuscript to determine that no classified information is contained therein. Authorization for access is valid for the period required but no longer than two years from the date of issuance unless it is renewed under the conditions and regulations governing its original authorization. (f) Access by former presidential appointees. [50 FR 51391, Dec. 17, 1985, as amended at 72 FR 37098, July 9, 2007] § 14.21 Release of classified information to foreign governments. National security information will be released to foreign governments in accordance with the criteria and procedures stated in the President's Directive entitled “Basic Policy Governing the Release of Classified Defense Information to Foreign Governments” dated September 25, 1958. All requests for the release of such information will be referred to the Deputy Under Secretary for International Labor Affairs. [50 FR 51391, Dec. 17, 1985, as amended at 72 FR 37098, July 9, 2007] § 14.22 Availability of classified information to persons not employed by the Department of Labor. (a) Approval for access. (b) Access to Top Secret material. (c) Access to Secret and Confidential information.