Executive Order 12958 Section 5.1

[Rex_Goodheart]

Write your congressmen, as I'm doing, to DEMAND that they in turn PUBLICLY DEMAND George Bush to comply.

If Bush fails to do so he must either rescind that Executive Order or defy it. In either case, he will be forced to make a very embarrassing excuse that would not go over very well at this juncture.

[jsamuel]

1. Thanks for explaining what that order is!

:hi:
:sarcasm:

[helderheid]

2. heehee!!

[acmejack]

3. Sec. 5.1. Determinations of Need for Access.

fwiw, here it is:
ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
PART 5 REVIEW OF ACCESS DETERMINATIONS
Sec. 5.1. Determinations of Need for Access.
A determination under section 2.1(b)(4) of this order that an employee does not have, or no longer has, a need for access is a discretionary determination and shall be conclusive.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/clinton/eo12968.html

edit to add act title

[Nothing Without Hope]

9. See reply #8 - it's about Rove's security clearance, which must be revoked

Media and Congress need to push for enforcement.

[Walt Starr]

4. Here's what he's talking about

Sec. 5.1. Determinations of Need for Access.
A determination under section 2.1(b)(4) of this order that an employee does not have, or no longer has, a need for access is a discretionary determination and shall be conclusive.

As mentioned in Section 5.1:

PART 2 ACCESS ELIGIBILITY POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 2.1. Eligibility Determinations.

(b) The number of employees that each agency determines are eligible for access to classified information shall be kept to the minimum required for the conduct of agency functions.


(1) Eligibility for access to classified information shall not be requested or granted solely to permit entry to, or ease of movement within, controlled areas when the employee has no need for access and access to classified information may reasonably be prevented. Where circumstances indicate employees may be inadvertently exposed to classified information in the course of their duties, agencies are authorized to grant or deny, in their discretion, facility access approvals to such employees based on an appropriate level of investigation as determined by each agency.
(2) Except in agencies where eligibility for access is a mandatory condition of employment, eligibility for access to classified information shall only be requested or granted based on a demonstrated, foreseeable need for access. Requesting or approving eligibility in excess of actual requirements is prohibited.

(3) Eligibility for access to classified information may be granted where there is a temporary need for access, such as one-time participation in a classified project, provided the investigative standards established under this order have been satisfied. In such cases, a fixed date or event for expiration shall be identified and access to classified information shall be limited to information related to the particular project or assignment.

(4) Access to classified information shall be terminated when an employee no longer has a need for access.

[texpatriot2004]

5. So what do you think Walt? About the suggestion to write? nm

[acmejack]

6. I worked for a defense contractor long ago

and I am waiting to see if they address this as severely as they would have back then. There were constant reminders, briefings, acknowledgments, etc. They threatened one with really dire consequences for divulging or compromising it.

Top Secret is/was defined as causing "Grave" damage to the security of the US.

[jody]

7. What point are you trying to make about "Sec. 5.1. Definitions"? n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

8. This is re Rove's security clearance - the law says it must be revoked:

The language of this Executive Order, signed by Clinton, is very clear and is discussed in this online-only Newsweek article, currently on the DU Home Page:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5245705
thread title (11/2-HP): Newsweek: Is Rove a Security Risk?

By law, Rove cannot have a security clearance. 'Course, Bush wants everyone to let him keep Uncle Karl around - it's a special needs case:

[understandinglife]

10. The Bush, Cheney perpetual crime machine: ~ 843 days and counting

Details on SF312, EO 12958 and other relevant documentation:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=5224943


Peace.