Author: Heather Harris Pagán

As discussed at the latest National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC), the General Services Administration (GSA) has determined that agencies must phase out use of all GSA-approved security containers and vault doors manufactured from 1954 through 1989, aka black labels, to store classified information and materials. GSA has issued a phase-out plan which … Continue reading ISOO Notice About Rescinding Black Label Safe Approval

DCSA has released a webpage providing key changes, webinars, podcasts, videos, links, and FAQs, along with the NISPOM Cross Reference Tool previously discussed on our blog on 1/29/2021.  It is located at https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/ctp/NISPOM-Rule/. The webpage is a living page, so check back regularly for new information shared.

In order to better plan for future NISPPAC meetings, please complete the short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISPPACAPR21. Your feedback will let us know what worked at the virtual event, and how we can improve the next NISPPAC meeting.Survey responses are anonymous and should take between 5 and 7 minutes to complete. If you would like to … Continue reading Reminder for National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through April 25, 2021

In order to better plan for future NISPPAC meetings, please complete the short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISPPACAPR21. Your feedback will let us know what worked at the virtual event, and how we can improve the next NISPPAC meeting. Survey responses are anonymous and should take between 5 and 7 minutes to complete. If you would like to be … Continue reading ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through April 25, 2021

NISPPAC meetings serve as a forum to discuss policy issues in dispute and recommend changes to those policies as reflected in Executive Order 12829, as amended, its implementing directives, or the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).   The NISPPAC will hold a teleconference open to the public at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  Please … Continue reading Reminder for Registration for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC)’s Public Teleconference on April 14, 2021

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) will hold a teleconference open to the public at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Please expect to block three hours off in your calendar for this meeting. National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) meetings serve as a forum to discuss policy issues in … Continue reading Registration Now Open for NISPPAC Public Teleconference on April 14, 2021

The National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) has posted their minutes from the teleconference open to the public held on November 18, 2020 to https://www.archives.gov/isoo/oversight-groups/nisppac/committee.html.

On January 28, 2021, the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) posted a cross reference tool at https://www.dcsa.mil/ under "latest news," which provides information on where to find this tool to assist in comparing the NISPOM rule at 32 CFR Part 117 with the NISPOM DoD 5220.22-M.

32 CFR Part 117 has been cleared as a final rule.  It will include the effective date, which will be on or about 60 days after publication.  The public will have the opportunity to provide comments during the 60 days from the date of publication to the effective date.  The NISPOM rule will be available … Continue reading 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Rule

Although in-person meetings are preferred, at this time the virtual format best continues the work of the NISPPAC while keeping everyone safe.  In order to better plan for future engagements, please complete the short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NISPPAC111820. Your feedback will let us know what worked at the virtual event, and how we can improve the next NISPPAC meeting.  … Continue reading ISOO Invites NISPPAC Virtual Meeting Participants to Complete Survey Through November 29, 2020