Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1017.21 - Limited access(a) A person who is not eligible for routine access to specific UCNI under § 1017.20 may request limited access to such UCNI by sending a written request to the DOE Program Secretarial Officer or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator with cognizance over the information. The written request must include the following:(1) The name, current residence or business address, birthplace, birth date, and country of citizenship of the person submitting the request;(2) A description of the specific UCNI for which limited access is being requested;(3) A description of the purpose for which the UCNI is needed; and,(4) Certification by the requester that he or she:(i) Understands and will follow these regulations; and(ii) Understands that he or she is subject to the civil and criminal penalties under Subpart F of this part.(b) The decision whether to grant the request for limited access is based on the following criteria:(1) The sensitivity of the UCNI for which limited access is being requested;(2) The approving official's evaluation of the likelihood that the requester will disseminate the UCNI to unauthorized individuals; and,(3) The approving official's evaluation of the likelihood that the requester will use the UCNI for illegal purposes.(c) Within 30 days of receipt of the request for limited access, the appropriate DOE Program Secretarial Officer or NNSA Deputy or Associate Administrator must notify the requester if limited access is granted or denied, or if the determination cannot be made within 30 days, of the date when the determination will be made.(d) A person granted limited access to specific UCNI is not an Authorized Individual and may not further disseminate the UCNI to anyone.