Review of the Department of Energy Classification

With the end of the Cold War, the Department of Energy is engaged in a review of its policies regarding the classification of information. In 1994, the Secretary of Energy requested the assistance of the National Research Council in an effort to "lift the veil of Cold War secrecy." This book recommends fundamental principles to guide declassification policy. It also offers specific suggestions of ways to improve public access while protecting truly sensitive information.Table of ContentsFRONT MATTEREXECUTIVE SUMMARYINTRODUCTION1 CONTEXT2 A DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM3 BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES4 ISSUES IN CLASSIFICATION POLICY5 DECLASSIFYING DOCUMENTS6 INCENTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITY7 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONSABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE REPORTREFERENCES CITEDAPPENDIX A: CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEEAPPENDIX B: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERSAPPENDIX C: WORK SESSION AGENDA AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTSAPPENDIX D: LIST OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS