USDA Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Program

PURPOSE

This regulation establishes the responsibilities and procedures for accessing, safeguarding, and disseminating Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) within U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). SCI is defined as classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence. This Departmental Regulation (DR) is applicable Departmental employees, contractors, and individuals serving in advisory, consultant, or non-employee affiliate capacities who have been granted access to SCI materials.