[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 32, Volume 6]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

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