PART G - DETERMINATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION
                  OF DOE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

1.  RESTRICTED DATA/FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA.  The first step in the
    evaluation of the classification status of a DOE R&D activity is to
    determine whether it has the potential for using or generating RD/FRD.
    Under the Atomic Energy Act, very broad areas of nuclear-related
    information were originally classified as RD.  However, significant
    amounts of this information have been removed from the RD category
    pursuant to section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act.  Some of this
    information has been transclassified to FRD or NSI and is still under
    classification control; some has been declassified.  Most specific
    information that has been transclassified or declassified is identified
    in DOE program or local guides.  General subject areas that have been
    declassified pursuant to section 142a of the Atomic Energy Act are
    identified in the "Guide to the Declassified Areas of Nuclear Energy
    Research" (CG-DAR-1).  This guide contains a description of all general
    R&D subject areas that were once RD/FRD, but which have been
    declassified.  The following questions must be answered as the first
    step in determining the classification status of any DOE R&D activity.
    Refer to Figure X-5 for a summary of this process.

    a.   Does any part of the activity fall within the scope of the
         definition of RD?

         (1)  If the answer is "no," the activity has virtually no potential
              for using or generating RD/FRD.  Go to Figure X-6, Step 2,
              "National Security Information," page X-39.

         (2)  If the answer is "yes," go on to the next question.

    b.   Does the entire activity fall within the scope of general subject
         areas that were once RD/FRD, but that are now declassified, as
         described in CG-DAR-1?

         (1)  If the answer is "yes," the activity has virtually no
              potential for using or generating RD/FRD.  It is a candidate
              for Category I.

         (2)  If the answer is "no," go on to the next question.

    c.   Does the entire activity as currently described fall within the
         scope of unclassified topics found in DOE program or local
         classification guides?

         (1)  If the answer is "yes," the activity is currently unclassified
              but has the potential for using or generating RD/FRD because
              it does not fall within a declassified area of nuclear
              research.  However, in special cases SA-20 may make the
              determination that it is a Category I activity, provided step
              2 of this process does not reveal Category III NSI R&D
              activity.  Go on to step 2.

         (2)  If the answer is "no," the activity is classified and has a
              strong potential for using or generating RD/FRD.

2.  NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION.  The second step in the evaluation of the
    classification status of a DOE R&D activity is to determine whether it
    has the potential for using or generating NSI that is classified
    pursuant to Executive Order 12356.  Unlike RD, NSI is not classified
    until an explicit decision is made by someone with the required
    authority (Original Classification Authority) to determine that it
    should be classified.  The following questions must be answered as the
    second step in the determination of the classification status of any DOE
    R&D activity.  Refer to Figure X-6 for a summary of this process.

    a.   Does the activity fall totally within the exclusive programmatic
         jurisdiction of DOE?

         (1)  If the answer is "no," the determination of the classification
              status of the DOE R&D activity under review must be forwarded
              to SA-20 for possible interagency coordination.  (Note:  A
              recommendation should be made concerning the Departmental
              aspects of the work at the time it is forwarded to SA-20, so
              proceed to the next question.)

         (2)  If the answer is "yes," proceed to the next question.

    b.   Does any part of the activity fall within the scope of classified
         topics of DOE program or local classification guides?

         (1)  If the answer is "yes," the activity is classified and has a
              strong potential for using or generating NSI.

         (2)  If the answer is "no," the activity is not classified
              according to current guidance, but consideration should be
              given to categorizing the activity as having some potential
              for using or generating NSI.  Go on to the next question.

    c.   Will the activity use or generate only information that has been
         specifically and formally removed from the RD category and
         declassified pursuant to section 142a of the Atomic Energy Act?

         (1)  If the answer is "yes," all information in the activity is
              prohibited from being reclassified as NSI (or RD or FRD) by
              section 146 of the Atomic Energy Act and, as a result, the
              activity belongs in Category I.

         (2)  If the answer is "no," go on to the next question.

    d.   Will the activity use or generate any information that concerns:
         (1) military plans, weapons, or operations; (2) the vulnerabilities
         or capabilities of systems, installations, projects, or plans
         relating to the national security; (3) foreign government
         information; (4) intelligence activities (including special
         activities), or intelligence sources or methods; (5) foreign
         relations or foreign activities of the United States; (6)
         scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to the
         national security; (7) U.S. Government programs for safeguarding
         nuclear materials or facilities; (8) cryptology; (9) a confidential
         source; or (10) another category determined by the President or an
         agency head, or other officials who have been delegated Original
         Classification Authority by the President, as requiring protection
         under Executive Order 12356?

         (1)  If the answer is "no," the activity has virtually no potential
              for using or generating NSI (unless as determined under the
              conditions described on page IV-1, Chapter IV, Part A,
              paragraph 2a(1)(j)).

         (2)  If the answer is "yes," go on to the next question.

    e.   Will the activity use or generate information in the above
         categories, the unauthorized disclosure of which reasonably could
         be expected to cause damage to the national security?

         (1)  If the answer is "no," the activity has virtually no potential
              for using or generating NSI.

         (2)  If the answer is "yes," the activity is classified and has
              great potential for using or generating NSI.

         (3)  If the answer cannot be determined at this time, the activity
              still has the potential for using or generating NSI.

3.  DETERMINATION OF PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION STATUS CATEGORY.  On the basis
    of the analysis performed in the two steps described above, the third
    step in determining the classification status category of DOE R&D
    activities can be performed.  Application of Figure X-7 to the results
    of steps 1 and 2 determines whether a program is in Category I
    (unclassified), Category II (unclassified, but potentially classified),
    or Category III (classified).

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     STATUS STEP 1 & 2 & 3 - (PAGES X-38, X-39, AND X-40) ARE NOT INCLUDED
     DUE THEIR FORMAT.