RD, FRD, and TFNI Training for non-DOE Agencies Now Publicly Available on Energy.gov

The Department of Energy is now offering online training through its Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security. This training is for non-DOE agency personnel in Historical Records Restricted Data Review Programs, and for persons who have access to or need to classify Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), and Transclassified Foreign Nuclear Information … Continue reading RD, FRD, and TFNI Training for non-DOE Agencies Now Publicly Available on Energy.gov

Seeking Access to Classified Records: Requesting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) versus Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

When considering an access request for classified records it is always important to understand options and the differences between Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The rules for submitting and processing an MDR request are based on Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” and its implementing directive, 32 C.F.R. … Continue reading Seeking Access to Classified Records: Requesting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) versus Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)