[Title 31 CFR 2.7]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - July 1, 2002 Edition]
[Title 31 - MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURY]
[Part 2 - NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION]
[Subpart A - Original Classification]
[Sec. 2.7 - Identification and markings [1.5(a), (b) and (c)].]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]


31MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURY12002-07-012002-07-01false2.7Sec. 2.7MONEY AND FINANCE: TREASURYNATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATIONOriginal Classification
Sec. 2.7  Identification and markings [1.5(a), (b) and (c)].

    The information security system requires that standard markings be 
applied to classified information. Except in extraordinary circumstances 
as provided in section 1.5(a) of the Order, or as indicated herein, the 
marking of paper and electronically created documents shall not deviate 
from the following prescribed formats. These markings shall also be 
affixed to material other than paper and electronically created 
documents, including file folders, film, tape, etc., or the originator 
shall provide holders or recipients of the information with written 
instructions for protecting the information.
    (a) Classification Level. The markings ``Top Secret,'' ``Secret,'' 
and ``Confidential'' are used to indicate: information that requires 
protection as classified information under the Order;

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the highest level of classification contained in a document; the 
classification level of each page and, in abbreviated form, the 
classification of each portion of a document.
    (1) Overall Marking. The highest level of classification of 
information in a document shall be marked in such a way as to 
distinguish it clearly from the informational text. Markings shall 
appear at the top and bottom of the outside of the front cover (if any), 
on the title page (if any), on the first and last pages bearing text, 
and on the outside of the back cover (if any).
    (2) Page Marking. Each interior page of a classified document is to 
be marked at the top and bottom, either according to the highest 
classification of the content of the page, including the designation 
``UNCLASSIFIED'' when it is applicable, or with the highest overall 
classification of the document.
    (3) Portion Marking. Only the Secretary of the Treasury may waive 
the portion marking requirement for specified classes of documents or 
information upon a written determination that:
    (i) There will be minimal circulation of the specified documents or 
information and minimal potential usage of the documents or information 
as a source for derivative classification determinations; or
    (ii) There is some other basis to conclude that the potential 
benefits of portion marking are clearly outweighed by the increased 
administrative burdens.
    (b) Unless the portion marking requirement has been waived as 
authorized, each portion of a document, including subjects and titles, 
shall be marked by placing a parenthetical designation either 
immediately preceding or following the text to which it applies. The 
symbols, ``(TS)'' for Top Secret, ``(S)'' for Secret, ``(C)'' for 
Confidential, and ``(U)'' for Unclassified shall be used for this 
purpose. The symbol, ``(LOU)'' shall be used for Limited Official Use 
information. If the application of parenthetical designations is not 
practicable, the document shall contain a statement sufficient to 
identify the information that is classified and the level of such 
classification, as well as the information that is not classified. If 
all portions of a document are classified at the same level, this fact 
may be indicated by a statement to that effect, e.g. ``Entire Text is 
Classified Confidential.'' If a subject or title requires 
classification, an unclassified identifier may be applied to facilitate 
reference.
    (c) Classification Authority. If the original classifier is other 
than the signer or approver of the document, his or her indentity shall 
be shown at the bottom of the first and last pages as follows: 
``CLASSIFIED BY (identification of original classification authority)''.
    (d) Bureau and Office of Origin. If the identity of the originating 
bureau or office is not apparent on the face of the document, it shall 
be clearly indicated below the ``CLASSIFIED BY'' line.
    (e) Downgrading and Declassification Instructions. Downgrading and, 
as applicable, declassification instructions shall be shown as follows:
    (1) For information to be declassified automatically on a specific 
date:

Classified by___________________________________________________________
Office__________________________________________________________________
Declassify on (date)____________________________________________________

    (2) For information to be declassified automatically upon the 
occurrence of a specific event:

Classified by __________________________________________________________
Office _________________________________________________________________
Declassify on (description of event) ___________________________________

    (3) For information not to be declassified automatically:

Classified by __________________________________________________________
Office _________________________________________________________________

Declassify on Origination Agency's Determination Required or ``OADR''

    (4) For information to be downgraded automatically on a specific 
date or upon occurrence of a specific event:

Classified by __________________________________________________________
Office _________________________________________________________________
Downgrade to ___________________________________________________________
on (date or description of event) ______________________________________

    (f) Special Markings--(1) Transmittal Documents [1.5(c)]. A 
transmittal document shall indicate on its first page and last page, if 
any, the highest classification of any information transmitted by it. It 
shall also include on

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the first and last pages the following or similar instruction:
    (i) For an unclassified transmittal document:


Unclassified When Classified

Enclosure(s) Detached.

    (ii) For a classified transmittal document:


Upon Removal of Attachment(s)
this Document is _______________________________________________________


(classification level of the transmittal document alone), or:

This Document is Classified ____________________________________________

with Unclassified Attachment(s).

    (2) Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data [6.2(a)]. Restricted 
Data or Formerly Restricted Data shall be marked in accordance with 
regulations issued under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. 
Restricted Data is information dealing with the design, manufacture, or 
utilization of atomic weapons, production of special nuclear material or 
use of special nuclear material in the production of energy. Formerly 
Restricted Data is classified information that has been removed from the 
``restricted data'' category but still remains classified. It relates 
primarily to the military utilization of atomic weapons.
    (3) Intelligence Sources or Methods [1.5(c)]. Documents that contain 
information relating to intelligence sources or methods shall include 
the following marking unless otherwise prescribed by the Director of 
Central Intelligence: ``WARNING NOTICE--INTELLIGENCE SOURCES OR METHODS 
INVOLVED'' To avoid confusion as to the extent of dissemination and use 
restrictions governing the information involved, this marking may not be 
used in conjunction with special access or sensitive compartmented 
information controls.
    (4) Foreign Government Information (FGI) [1.5(c)]. Documents that 
contain FGI shall include either the marking ``FOREIGN GOVERNMENT 
INFORMATION,'' or a marking that otherwise indicates that the 
information is foreign government information. If the information is 
foreign government information that must be concealed, given the 
relationship or understanding with the foreign government providing the 
information, the marking shall not be used and the document shall be 
marked as if it were wholly of United States origin. However, such a 
marking must be supported by a written explanation that, at a minimum, 
shall be maintained with the file or referenced on the original or 
record copy of the document or information.
    (5) National Security Information [4.1(c)]. Classified information 
furnished outside the Executive Branch shall show the following marking:


NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION

Unauthorized Disclosure Subject to

Administrative and Criminal Sanctions

    (6) Automated Data Processing (ADP) and Computer Output [1.5(c)]. 
(i) Documents that are generated via ADP or as computer output may be 
marked automatically by systems software. If automatic marking is not 
practicable, such documents must be marked manually.
    (ii) Removable information storage media, however, will bear 
external labels indicating the security classification of the 
information and associated security markings, as applicable, such as 
handling caveats and dissemination controls. Examples of such media 
include magnetic tape reels, cartridges, and cassettes; removable disks, 
disk cartridges, disk packs, and diskettes, including ``floppy'' or 
flexible disks; paper tape reels; and magnetic and punched cards. Two 
labels may be required on each medium: a color coded security 
classification label, i.e., orange Standard Form 706 (Top Secret label), 
red SF 707 (Secret label), blue SF 708 (Confidential label), purple SF 
709 (Classified label), green SF 710 (Unclassified label); and a white 
SF 711 (Data Descriptor label). National stock numbers of the labels, 
which are available through normal Federal Supply channels, are as 
follows: SF 706, 7540-01-207-5536; SF 707, 7450-01-207-5537; SF 708, 
7450-01-207-5538; SF 709, 7540-01-207-5540; SF 710, 7540-01-207-5539 and 
SF 711, 7540-01-207-5541. Treasury Directive 71-02 provides for the use 
of a green ``Officially Limited Information'' label, TD F 71-05.2, to 
identify information so marked.

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    (iii) In a mixed environment in which classified and unclassified 
information in processed or stored, the ``Unclassified'' label must be 
used to identify the media containing unclassified information. In 
environments in which only unclassified information is processed or 
stored, the use of the ``Unclassified'' label is not required. 
Unclassified media, however, that are on loan from (and must be returned 
to) vendors do not require the ``Unclassified'' label, but each requires 
a Data Descriptor label with the words, ``Unclassified Vendor Medium'' 
entered on it.
    (iv) Each medium shall be appropriately affixed with a 
classification label and, as applicable, with a Data Descriptor label at 
the earliest practicable time as soon as the proper security 
classification or control has been established. Labels shall be 
conspicuously placed on media in a manner that will not adversely affect 
operation of the equipment in which the media is used. Once applied, the 
label is not to be removed. A label to identify a higher level of 
classification may, however, be applied on top of a lower classification 
level in the event that the content of the media changes, e.g., from 
Confidential to Secret. A lower classification label may not be applied 
to media already bearing a higher classification label. Personnel shall 
be responsible for appropriately labeling and controlling ADP and 
computer storage media within their possession.
    (g) Electronically Transmitted Information (Messages) [1.5(c)]. 
Classified information that is transmitted electronically shall be 
marked as follows:
    (1) The highest level of classification shall appear before the 
first line of text;
    (2) A ``CLASSIFIED BY'' line is not required;
    (3) The duration of classification shall appear as follows:
    (i) For information to be declassified automatically on a specific 
date: ``DECL: (date)'';
    (ii) For information to be declassified upon occurrence of a 
specific event: ``DECL: (description of event)'';
    (iii) For information not to be automatically declassified which 
requires the originating agency's determination (see also 
Sec. 2.7(e)(3)): ``DECL: OADR'';
    (iv) For information to be automatically downgraded: ``DOWNGRADE TO 
(classification level to which the information is to be downgraded) ON 
(date or description of event on which downgrading is to occur)''.
    (4) Portion marking shall be as prescribed in Sec. 2.7(a)(3);
    (5) Specially designated markings as prescribed in Sec. 2.7(f) (2), 
(3), and (4) shall appear after the marking for the highest level of 
classification. These include:
    (i) Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data;
    (ii) Information concerning intelligence sources or methods: 
``WNINTEL,'' unless otherwise prescribed by the Director of Central 
Intelligence; and
    (iii) Foreign Government Information (FGI).
    (6) Paper copies of electronically transmitted messages shall be 
marked as provided in Sec. 2.7(a) (1), (2), and (3).
    (h) Changes in Classification Markings [4.1(b)]. When a change is 
made in the duration of classified information, all holders of record 
shall be promptly notified. If practicable, holders of record shall also 
be notified of a change in the level of classification. Holders shall 
alter the markings on their copy of the information to conform to the 
change, citing the authority for it. If the remarking of large 
quantities of information is unduly burdensome, the holder may attach a 
change of classification notice to the storage unit in lieu of the 
marking action otherwise required. Items withdrawn from the collection 
for purposes other than transfer for storage shall be marked promptly in 
accordance with the change notice.