Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal...
Aug 23, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Aug 18, 2010
Published on: Aug 23, 2010
Aug 23, 2010
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Aug 18, 2010
Published on: Aug 23, 2010
Summary
Establishes rules and standards for the federal government to safely share secret national security information with state, local, tribal, and private groups.
What problem does this solve?
The government needs to share secret information with outside partners to protect the country, but there were no clear, unified rules for doing so safely. This order creates a single program with standards for sharing and protecting this information.
What does this order do?
Creates a new information sharing program
Establishes the Classified National Security Information Program to manage how secret information is shared with state, local, tribal, and private sector (SLTPS) groups.
Sets access limits for non-federal personnel
Limits access for SLTPS personnel to the 'Secret' level, unless a federal agency shows a specific need for higher-level access like 'Top Secret'.
Gives governors special access
Allows state governors to access classified information without a background check if they sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Assigns program leadership
Makes the Secretary of Homeland Security the Executive Agent responsible for managing and overseeing the entire program.
Establishes an advisory committee
Creates the SLTPS Policy Advisory Committee to help solve policy problems and recommend changes to the program.
Who does this affect?
- State, local, and tribal governments
- Private sector entities involved in critical infrastructure
- Federal agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Improves national security coordination
Allows federal agencies to safely share important security information with state, local, tribal, and private partners who help protect the country's critical infrastructure and respond to threats.
When does this start?
This order has multiple start dates, with most rules taking effect 180 days after it was signed on August 18, 2010.
Implementing directive deadline
The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue rules for the program within 180 days of August 18, 2010.
Advisory committee creation
The SLTPS Policy Advisory Committee is created immediately on August 18, 2010.
Main program start date
The main parts of the program become effective 180 days after August 18, 2010.