February 24, 2021
Stroock Client Alert
By: Chris Griner, Shannon Reaves, Gregory Jaeger, Christopher R. Brewster, Jonathan A. Labib, Erin Bruce Iacobucci
On December 21, 2020, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (“NISPOM”) was published as a final rule in the Federal Register. A revision to the NISPOM has been expected for a number of years, and is effective today, February 24, 2021. A number of changes were made to this iteration of the NISPOM, but most of the changes merely formalize current U.S. government policies that were not previously described in the manual. In any case, companies who currently possess, are in process for, or are seeking a facility security clearance should review how the NISPOM changes apply to their specific circumstances and goals going forward.
Among the notable changes are:
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If you would like a copy of the final rule or wish to discuss the impact of the regulation on your organization, please contact:
[1] Section 842 applies to SSA companies whose parent entities are organized in National Technology and Industrial Base countries (i.e., United Kingdom, Canada, Australia).
This Stroock publication offers general information and should not be taken or used as legal advice for specific situations, which depend on the evaluation of precise factual circumstances. Please note that Stroock does not undertake to update its publications after their publication date to reflect subsequent developments. This Stroock publication may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
February 24, 2021
Stroock Client Alert
By: Chris Griner, Shannon Reaves, Gregory Jaeger, Christopher R. Brewster, Jonathan A. Labib, Erin Bruce Iacobucci
On December 21, 2020, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (“NISPOM”) was published as a final rule in the Federal Register. A revision to the NISPOM has been expected for a number of years, and is effective today, February 24, 2021. A number of changes were made to this iteration of the NISPOM, but most of the changes merely formalize current U.S. government policies that were not previously described in the manual. In any case, companies who currently possess, are in process for, or are seeking a facility security clearance should review how the NISPOM changes apply to their specific circumstances and goals going forward.
Among the notable changes are:
__________________________________
If you would like a copy of the final rule or wish to discuss the impact of the regulation on your organization, please contact:
[1] Section 842 applies to SSA companies whose parent entities are organized in National Technology and Industrial Base countries (i.e., United Kingdom, Canada, Australia).
This Stroock publication offers general information and should not be taken or used as legal advice for specific situations, which depend on the evaluation of precise factual circumstances. Please note that Stroock does not undertake to update its publications after their publication date to reflect subsequent developments. This Stroock publication may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.