REPORT OF CLASSIFICATION ABUSES

Document Type: 
Collection: 
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
Case Number: 
Content Type: 
REPORT
File: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon CIA-RDP77-00389R000100060016-3.pdf120.24 KB
Body: 
Approved For Releas.002/05/10 : CIA-RDP77-00389R000160016-3 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. Approved For Release 2002/05/10 : CIA-RDP77-00389R000100060016-3 Attachment #2 Approved For Relear 2002/05/10 : CIA-RDP77-00389R000160016-3 2 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. Approved For Release 2002/05/10 : CIA-RDP77-00389R000100060016-3 --~" - - --~~. N TIONAL SECURITY INFOP ATI' ' OR t.,A"F'ERIAL DEPARTMENT (or flge~try)~ ---- - CLASSI~-R L?Yc p ~ ease 2002/05/10 : CIA=RDP77-0038 (000100060016-3 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 Approved For Release'2002/05/10 : CIA-RDP77-00 89R000100060016-3 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL TEMPORARY It4TERAGENC.Y CLASSIFICAT!O4 REVIEW COMMITTEE IICRC FORM 421