ISCAP Appeal Case Number: 2015-071, File 13
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A document titled "[Questions put to the Ambassador]" from February 6, 1980, has been declassified following a review by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP). The document, associated with ISCAP Appeal No. 2015-071, was initially classified as Secret under Executive Order (E.O.) 13526, Section 3.3(b)(6), with a 25X6 control marking.
Reason for Classification
The classification of the document was based on E.O. 13526, § 3.3(b)(6), which allows for the protection of foreign government information. The 25X6 control marking indicates that the document contains classified information dealing with diplomatic communications or foreign government information that requires special handling and protection.
In this case, the document contained sensitive questions posed to a U.S. Ambassador, likely involving diplomatic communications or foreign relations information the government determined needed protection to safeguard foreign government secrets, diplomatic sensitivity, or foreign relations interests.
Declassification and ISCAP Affirmation
The ISCAP reviewed the classification on appeal (Appeal No. 2015-071). After careful consideration, ISCAP affirmed the declassification decision on September 26, 2016. This means ISCAP agreed that the document no longer required the original Secret classification and the related 25X6 control marking.
The affirmation suggests that the panel found the information no longer meets the criteria for continued classification — perhaps because the information’s sensitivity had diminished over time, or the foreign government information was no longer sensitive.
Summary
- Initial classification: To protect foreign government information under §3.3(b)(6), control 25X6.
- ISCAP action: Reviewed classification, determined it no longer warranted protection.
- Outcome: Declassification affirmed on September 26, 2016.
If you need more detailed specifics or excerpts from the actual ISCAP decision text, that typically can be found in the official ISCAP public records or FOIA documents.
For inquiries regarding the document, please contact [email protected]. The document consists of 4 pages and is currently in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration. The agency tracking number for the document is ISOO MDR 2014-001.
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