IV.4: Declassification of Records

Exceed the requirement for annual reviews [and] consider a further reduction in the number of original classification authority (OCA) decisions

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The Office of Security, within the Office of the CFO/ASA, serves as the central point for providing policy guidance and operational oversight for classification and declassification activities throughout Commerce, and actively coordinates systematic declassification review efforts required under Executive Order 12958. Through this effort, Commerce has exceeded the requirement for annual reviews by collaborating with the operating units to perform monthly reviews of classified holdings of national security information. Additionally, Commerce has reduced the number of people authorized to make original classification authority (OCA) decisions, and to ensure proper education and training has been provided to those that do have such authority. Consistent with Executive Order 13526, Commerce is currently considering a further reduction in the number of OCAs.

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