[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 118 (Tuesday, June 20, 1995)] [Notices] [Pages 32145-32146] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-15069] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Nonproliferation and National Security; Fundamental Review of Classification Policy AGENCY: Office of Nonproliferation and National Security, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) announces its intent to hold public meetings in conjunction with its Fundamental Review of Classification Policy. The review will examine all aspects of the Department of Energy's classification policies in light of the end of the Cold War. An information packet containing a summary of this effort, and a questionnaire soliciting public comment on the review and options regarding future meeting locations is available from the point of contact upon request. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: W. Gerald Gibson, Director, Technical Guidance Division, USDOE, Office of Declassification (NN-522), 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874, (301) 903-3689. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The end of the Cold War resulted in a unique opportunity for the Department of Energy to re-evaluate the guidance with which it classifies information for the protection of the common defense and security. On March 16, 1995, the Secretary of Energy initiated a year long review of the Department's classification policies. The review is being chaired by Dr. Albert Narath, President of Sandia Corporation. It will examine all areas of classified information falling under the purview of the Department of Energy. Its purpose is to identify which information continues to require protection in support of the common defense and security in light of the end of the Cold War, and which no longer requires such protection. As part of this endeavor the public is requested to submit their written comments on any aspect of the Department's classification policies for consideration by the Fundamental Review panel. Specific comments regarding the Restricted and Formerly Restricted Data system, National Security Information under the purview of the DOE, or the [[Page 32146]] Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information program would be most beneficial. Specific proposals for declassification are welcome and will be considered. An information packet containing a synopsis of the Fundamental Review effort, a questionnaire, and a return envelope will be provided upon request. Written public comments need to be received by the information contact no later than July 5, 1995 for adequate consideration by the review panel. A public meeting is being planned for late summer 1995 to update the public on the committee's progress to date and to receive direct verbal comments on the above mentioned issues. This meeting is tentatively planned for late August 1995, location to be determined. Additional public meetings are being considered if a need is demonstrated. The Fundamental Review is scheduled to be completed in March 1996. Roger K. Heusser, Deputy Director, Office of Declassification, Office of Security Affairs. [FR Doc. 95-15069 Filed 6-19-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-M