[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 6]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR2001.24]

[Page 477]
 
                        TITLE 32-NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
CHAPTER XX--INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE, NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND 
                         RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
 
PART 2001_CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart B_Identification and Markings
 
Sec. 2001.24  Declassification markings [1.5, 1.6, 3.3].

    (a) General. A uniform security classification system requires that 
standard markings be applied to declassified information. Except in 
extraordinary circumstances, or as approved by the Director of ISOO, the 
marking of declassified information shall not deviate from the following 
prescribed formats. If declassification markings cannot be affixed to 
specific information or materials, (e.g., agencies using automated 
information systems, special media, microfilm) the originator shall 
provide holders or recipients of the information with written 
instructions for marking the information. Markings shall be uniformly 
and conspicuously applied to leave no doubt about the declassified 
status of the information and who authorized the declassification.
    (b) The following markings shall be applied to records, or copies of 
records, regardless of media:
    (1) The word, ``Declassified;''
    (2) The name or personal identifier, and position title of the 
declassification authority or declassification guide;
    (3) The date of declassification; and
    (4) The overall classification markings that appear on the cover 
page or first page shall be lined with an ``X'' or straight line. An 
example might appear as:

    SECRET

Declassified by David Smith, Chief, Division 5, August 17, 2005