National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); Amendment

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Defense Office of the Secretary 32 CFR Part 117 [Docket ID: DoD-2020-OS-0045] RIN 0790-AL41 AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment. SUMMARY: DoD is amending its NISPOM regulation to extend the implementation date for those contractors under DoD security cognizance to report and obtain pre-approval of unofficial foreign travel to the Department of Defense. DATES: This rule is effective August 19, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Heil, 703-692-3754. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This final rule amends 32 CFR part 117 , “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)” final rule that published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2020 ( 85 FR 83300 ). The rule includes reporting requirements for contractor personnel who have been granted eligibility for access to classified information through the National Industrial Security Program to follow ( printed page 46598) Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3, “Reporting Requirements for Personnel with Access to Classified Information or Who Hold a Sensitive Position.” Reporting requirements in the rule include provisions for covered individuals to report and obtain pre-approval of unofficial foreign travel. DoD received comments from regulated parties concerning how burdensome it would be for contractors under DoD security cognizance to submit individu…