Current through November 30, 2024
Section 1045.75 - Are there prohibitions against information being classified, remaining classified, or prevented from being declassified as RD, FRD, or TFNI?(a) Yes. Information must not be classified or remain classified as RD, FRD, or TFNI to accomplish the purposes described in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section. Persons must also not prevent information from being declassified as RD, FRD, or TFNI for the purposes described in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section.(b) Conceal violations of law, inefficiency, or administrative error;(c) Prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency;(d) Restrain competition;(e) Prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection for the national security or nonproliferation reasons;(f) Unduly restrict dissemination by assigning an improper classification level; or(g) Prevent or delay the release of information bearing solely on the physical environment or public or worker health and safety.