[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34761-34762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-14593]


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MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION


Classified National Security Information

[Directive 11-01]

AGENCY: Marine Mammal Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets out the establishment of the Marine Mammal 
Commission's (MMC) policy on classified information, as directed by 
Information Security Oversight Office regulations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine Jones, Administrative 
Officer, Marine Mammals Commission, (301) 504-0087.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is the text of MMC's Directive 
11-01 of October 25, 2010:

Directive 11-01 October 25, 2010

    1. PURPOSE. This directive implements the requirements of Executive 
Order 13526, ``Classified National Security Information,'' and 32 CFR 
part 2001, ``Classified National Security Information,'' by 
establishing Marine Mammal Commission policy on classified information.
    2. REFERENCES.
    a. Executive Order 13526, ``Classified National Security 
Information,'' December 29, 2009
    b. 32 CFR part 2001, ``Classified National Security Information,'' 
June 25, 2010
    3. SCOPE. This directive applies to all Marine Mammal Commission 
employees.
    4. BACKGROUND. The Marine Mammal Commission is a micro agency of 14 
full time permanent employees. Three employees have current Secret 
clearances and one staff has a Top Secret clearance. These employees 
require clearances because they attend meetings where classified 
information may be discussed. None of the Commission staff have 
approved Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) original 
classification authority. The Commission does not originate, receive, 
or store classified documents.
    5. POLICY. It is Commission policy to ensure the safeguarding of 
national security information in accordance with established rules and 
regulations. The Commission will:
    a. Designate a senior official to direct and administer the 
Commission's security program
    (1) The senior official will oversee the Commission's program 
established under this directive and institute procedures consistent 
with directives issued pursuant to this order to prevent

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unnecessary access to classified information, including procedures that 
require a need for access to classified information and the insurance 
that the number of persons granted access to classified information 
meets the mission needs of the Commission while also satisfying 
operational and security requirements and needs
    (2) The senior agency official or the Executive Director shall take 
appropriate and prompt corrective action when a violation or infraction 
occurs and notify the Director of the Information Security Oversight 
Office
    b. Ensure that the Commission's GSA approved security container is 
available to store classified documents should the Commission receive 
such documents
    c. Instruct Commission staff on the proper procedures for handling 
classified information
    6. RESPONSIBILITIES.
    a. The Executive Director will appoint in writing a Security 
Manager
    b. The Security Manager will ensure that authorized persons who 
have access to classified information are responsible for:
    (1) Protecting it from persons without authorized access to include 
securing it in an approved container
    (2) Meeting the safeguarding requirements
    (3) Ensuring that classified information is not communicated over 
unsecured voice or data circuits, in public conveyances or places, or 
in any other manner that permits interception by unauthorized persons
    (4) Establish an information security training program
    c. Employees whose duties involve the handling of classified 
information will be rated on
    their performance on the management of classified information
    7. DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. Failure to safeguard 
classified national security information may result in disciplinary 
action. Applicable consequences may include the following: Reprimand, 
suspension without pay, removal from federal service, loss or denial of 
access to classified information, or other sanctions in accordance with 
applicable laws and regulations.
    8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This directive shall take effect on October 25, 
2010.

    October 25, 2010.
Timothy J. Ragen,
Executive Director.
    Editor's note: This document was received by the Office of the 
Federal Register on June 6, 2011.

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