Us Code § 2421 - Protection of national security information
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§ 2421. Protection of national security information
(a) Policies and procedures required
The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure the maximum protection of classified information in the possession of the Administration.
(b) Prompt reporting
The Administrator shall establish procedures to ensure prompt reporting to the Administrator of any significant problem, abuse, violation of law or Executive order, or deficiency relating to the management of classified information by personnel of the Administration.
(Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXII, §3231, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 960.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Mar. 1, 2000, see section 3299 of Pub. L. 106–65, set out as a note under section 2401 of this title.
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