Joint Field Office Activation and Operations - Federal Emergency ...

Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIEDTab 3 to Annex F: SOP for Emergency Disclosure of NSCI1.0 PurposeThis Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides guidance on the security measures that willbe implemented and adhered to for the disclosure of classified information to an individual orindividuals who are otherwise not eligible for access.2.0 ApplicabilityThis SOP applies to all personnel working in or around the Joint Field Office (JFO).3.0 Emergency SituationsIn an emergency, and when necessary to respond to an imminent threat to life or in defense ofthe homeland, the Department Leadership Team may authorize the disclosure of classifiedinformation to an individual or individuals who are otherwise not eligible for access. Underthese conditions, the approving official shall:3.1.Limit the amount of classified information disclosed and the number of individuals to whomit is disclosed to the absolute minimum necessary to achieve the intended purpose;3.2.Transmit the classified information via approved Federal Government channels by the mostsecure and expeditious method possible, or by other means deemed necessary when time isof the essence;3.3.Provide instructions about what specific information is classified and how it should besafeguarded. Physical custody of classified information must remain with an authorizedFederal Government entity, in all but the most extraordinary and unique of circumstances;3.4.Provide appropriate briefings to the recipients on their responsibilities not to disclose theinformation and obtain a signed nondisclosure agreement. In emergency situations requiringimmediate verbal release of information, the signed nondisclosure agreement memorializingthe briefing may be received after the emergency abates;122Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006