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OPM RIN: 3206-AM27 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Designation of National Security Positions 
Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will revise its regulation regarding designation of national security positions. This rule is one of a number of initiatives OPM has undertaken to simplify and streamline the system of Federal Government investigative and adjudicative processes to make them more efficient and as equitable as possible. The purpose of this revision is to clarify the requirements and procedures agencies should observe when designating national security positions as required under Executive Order 10450, Security Requirements for Government Employment. The final regulations maintain the current standard which defines a national security position as "any position in a department or agency, the occupant of which could bring about, by virtue of the nature of the position, a material adverse effect on the national security." The purpose of the revisions is to clarify the categories of positions which, by virtue of the nature of their duties, have the potential to bring about a material adverse impact on the national security, whether or not the positions require access to classified information. Another purpose of the amendments is to acknowledge, for greater clarity, complementary requirements set forth in part 731, Suitability, so that every position is properly designated with regard to both public trust risk and national security sensitivity considerations, both of which are necessary for determining appropriate investigative requirements. Finally, the proposed rule clarifies when reinvestigation of individuals in national security positions is required. 
Agency: Office of Personnel Management(OPM)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 1103(a)(5)    5 USC 3301 and 3302    5 USC 7312    50 USC 403    EO 10450    EO 10577    EO 13467   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  12/14/2010  75 FR 77783   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/14/2011    
Final Action  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Julie Ohr
ES/PLR/DAD
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street NW., Room 7H28,
Washington, DC 20415-4000
Phone:202 606-2930
Fax:202 606-2613
Email: plr@opm.gov