REPORT OF CLASSIFICATION ABUSES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP77-00389R000100060016-3
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 29, 2002
• Sequence Number: 16
• Content Type: REPORT

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Report of Classification Abuses
1. Applicability -- Individual submissions are required from each Depart-
ment, (Agency or other organizational. unit) shown in Section 2(A) and (B) of
Executive Order 11652. Departments are also required to obtain and
forward information on abuses occurring on projects or programs under-
taken by contract.
2. Form or Format -- Use form ICRC ##2, "Classification Abuses," in sub-
mitting this report. (See attached sample.) Where information is obtained
from contractors, form #2 may be used as a transmittal document to avoid the
cost of transcribing the data.
3. Report Basis and Scope -- A classification abuse is identified as an
unnecessary classification, an over or under-classification, or failure
to assign the proper downgrading and declassification schedule; or improper
application of classification markings. It specifically applies to placing
a document in an exempt declassification category except as provided in
the cited Executive Order or NSC Directive. A classification abuse also
includes any classification action by an individual not authorized
in writing to exercise appropriate classification or exemption authority,
or the improper delegation of such. All classification abuses becoming
known during the reporting period to an appropriate Departmental official
shall be reported.
4. Frequency and Due Date -- The report shall be submitted to ICRC no
later than fifteen calendar days after the end of each quarter.
5. Report Medium -- Submit typewritten report.
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6. Copies and Distribution -- Forward one copy of the report to ICRC
and retain copies required for Departmental use.
7. Classification -- This is an unclassified report.
8. Procedural Instructions for Completing the Form -- Complete the
prescribed form (ICRC 2) using the guidelines and definition contained
in paragraph 3. As a minimum, include the date, organizational unit,
location, name and title of authorized (or unauthorized) classifier;
describe the classification abuse and state corrective measures taken
to prevent recurrence.
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l finition A classification abuse is an unnecessary classi-
11652 and the NSC directive governing the classification
or an over or underclassification of a document;
fication
downgrading, declassification and safeguarding of National
,
failure to assign the proper downgrading and declassification'
Security information. A classification abuse also includes
schedule; or improper application of classification markings.
any classification action by an individual not authorized in
writing to exercise appropriate classification or exemption
It specifically applies to placing a document in an exempt de-
authority, or the improper delegation of such.
classification category except as provided by Executive Order
Instructions -Report each classification abuse according to
2. Details of the classification abuse.
the following minimum requirements:
3. State corrective moasures taken to prevent recurrence.
4. Attach additional sheets or exhibits as necessary.
organizational unit, location, name and title of
1. The date
5. Submit report on 1CRC form 2 no later than fifteen cal-
,
authorized (or unauthorized) classifier.
endar days after the end of each quarter.
DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT
CHAIRMAN. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (Name, Title, Signature)
PERIOD ENDING (Day, Month, ear
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL TEMPORARY
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