Download or read book Intelligence Reform at the Department of Energy written by Alfred Cumming and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress in 2006 agreed to temporarily consolidate separate Counter-Intelligence (CI) offices at DoE and the Nat. Nuclear Security Admin. into a single CI office under DoE control. DoE had complained that the dual office structure was ineffective. At the same time, in 2006, DoE combined its separate Offices of Intelligence, and Counter-Intelligence into a new DoE office called the Office of Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence. This report analyzes both consolidations -- the first authorized by Congress at DoE¿s request; the second initiated by DoE -- and examines the impact of each on the effectiveness of the Dept.¿s CI program. Congress must determine whether either, or both, organizational changes will strengthen the Dept.¿s CI program.

Download or read book Intelligence Reform at the Department of Energy written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the repeated urging of the Department of Energy (DOE), Congress in 2006 agreed to temporarily consolidate separate counterintelligence (CI) offices at the Department of Energy and the National Security Administration (NNSA) into a single CI office under DOE control. DOE had complained that the dual office structure was ineffective. In permitting DOE to consolidate the two offices, Congress reversed its 1999 authorization to establish a separate NNSA CI office -- a decision that at the time was prompted by congressional concerns over repeated departmental security and counterintelligence lapses. At the same time, in 2006, DOE combined its separate Offices of Intelligence, and Counterintelligence into a new DOE office called the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. The Department reasoned that combining the disciplines of counterintelligence and foreign intelligence under one integrated office would foster synergistic cooperation that would lead to a more strategic and ultimately more effective counterintelligence program. This report analyzes both consolidations -- the first authorized by Congress at DOE's request; the second initiated by DOE -- and examines the impact of each on the effectiveness of the Department's CI program. A major oversight issue for Congress is whether either, or both, organizational changes will strengthen the Department's CI program as intended. Some observers are concerned that the two consolidations may have undercut CI capabilities. Congress could maintain the status quo or choose from several alternative organizational approaches, some of which continue to be discussed despite the most recent organizational changes to the Department's CI program. Such alternatives range from maintaining the consolidated DOE/NNSA CI office but reversing DOE's decision to combine its formerly independent offices of foreign intelligence and counterintelligence, to eliminating both consolidations. Congress also could exercise several oversight options, ranging from conducting classified CI briefings to commissioning a formal assessment of DOE's current CI reorganization. This report will be updated as warranted.

Download or read book Intelligence Reform at the Department of Energy Policy Issues and Organizational Alternatives written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerned by reported security and counterintelligence (CI) lapses at the Department of Energy (DOE), Congress in 1999 established a semi-autonomous agency -- the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) -- to oversee DOE's national security-related programs. Within NNSA, Congress established the Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence to implement NNSA's counterintelligence program. Although DOE's existing Office of Counterintelligence develops CI policy for both agencies, it implements policy only at non-NNSA facilities. Some studies have questioned the effectiveness of a dual-office structure in combating foreign espionage and have urged the adoption of an alternative structure. Several alternative organizational approaches are discussed in this report. One approach, reportedly approved but not yet initiated, would merge DOE's Office of Intelligence, which assesses foreign nuclear weapons programs, and DOE's CI office under the control of a new DOE intelligence agency. As part of an anticipated second phase, NNSA's CI office would be consolidated under the DOE's intelligence agency. Proponents assert that such a consolidation would improve command, control, and communications. Under a second approach, the DOE and NNSA CI programs could be consolidated under the control of the NNSA administrator. Proponents argue that a semi-autonomous agency such as NNSA, by virtue of its independence, is better able to implement CI measures than is DOE. Under a third approach, DOE could integrate its Office of Intelligence and CI office under a new DOE intelligence agency, but allow NNSA's CI office to remain as a separate entity. A fourth approach would be to completely separate the DOE and NNSA counterintelligence programs. A final approach would be to maintain the status quo. Proponents suggest that the current structure is required for counterintelligence to receive focused attention at DOE's weapons labs.

Download or read book Crs Report for Congress written by Congressional Research Service: The Libr and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the repeated urging of the Department of Energy (DOE), Congress in 2006 agreed to temporarily consolidate separate counterintelligence (CI) offices at the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) into a single CI office under DOE control. The Senate version of the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Bill contains language that would make the consolidation permanent. DOE had complained that the dual office structure was ineffective. In permitting DOE to consolidate the two offices, Congress reversed its 1999 authorization to establish a separate NNSA CI office--a decision that at the time was prompted by congressional concerns over repeated departmental security and counterintelligence lapses. At the same time, in 2006, DOE combined its separate Offices of Intelligence, and Counterintelligence into a new DOE office called the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. The Department reasoned that combining the disciplines of counterintelligence and foreign intelligence under one integrated office would foster synergistic cooperation that would lead to a more strategic and ultimately more effective counterintelligence program. This report analyzes both consolidations--the first authorized by Congress at DOE's request; the second initiated by DOE--and examines the impact of each on the effectiveness of the Department's CI program. A major oversight issue ...

Download or read book Science at Its Best Security at Its Worst written by United States. President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Department of Energy Counterintelligence Intelligence and Nuclear Security Reorganization written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Counterintelligence Reform at the Department of Energy written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troubled by reported lapses in security and counterintelligence (CI) at the Department of Energy (DOE), the Congress in 1999 established a semi-autonomous agency -- the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) -- to oversee DOE's national security-related programs (P.L. 106-65). Within NNSA, Congress created the Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence to implement CI policy at NNSA facilities. DOE retained a separate Office of Counterintelligence, which develops CI policy for DOE and NNSA, but, implements it only at non-NNSA facilities. Though representing separate organizations, the two CI offices share resources and personnel for some programs. Although DOE has taken steps to strengthen CI practices, some observers have questioned whether the Department's bifurcated CI structure is the most effective in countering continuing efforts by foreign intelligence services, friendly and hostile, to target DOE and NNSA facilities. Several organizational approaches have been discussed, including the following. One approach is to maintain the status quo. Proponents suggest that the current structure is necessary if CI is to receive the attention it warrants. Opponents counter that dual offices lead to inefficiencies that could undermine CI effectiveness. Under a second approach, DOE and NNSA CI programs could be completely separated. Proponents suggest that this approach would establish clearer lines of authority. Opponents counter that this arrangement would produce chaos at the field level and lead to coordination and communication problems. A third approach would be to give NNSA authority to implement all CI programming, while preserving for DOE all CI policymaking responsibility. Proponents suggest that doing so would result in integrated and coordinated CI operational activity. Opponents counter that this approach still would leave in place two separate CI offices and lead to continuing confusion over roles and mission. Finally, Congress could consolidate the two CI programs, either under the direct control of the Energy Secretary, or under the supervision of the NNSA administrator. Proponents of DOE control assert that the importance of CI argues for a consolidated office that answers directly to the DOE Secretary. Opponents contend consolidation within DOE would contravene Congress's intent to maximize NNSA autonomy in all areas, including CI, because of DOE's perceived deeply rooted anti-security culture. They recommend that all CI programs be consolidated, but under the NNSA Administrator rather than the Energy Secretary. Former DOE Secretary Spencer Abraham proposed consolidating the two CI programs into a single office reporting directly to the Energy Secretary. Congress, however, continues to support the bifurcated program. Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman is reviewing various legislative proposals, including one that would consolidate the two CI programs under DOE control. This report will be updated as warranted.

Download or read book Crs Report for Congress written by Congressional Research Service: The Libr and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the repeated urging of the Department of Energy (DOE), Congress in 2006 agreed to temporarily consolidate separate counterintelligence (CI) offices at the Department of Energy and the National Security Administration (NNSA) into a single CI office under DOE control. DOE had complained that the dual office structure was ineffective. In permitting DOE to consolidate the two offices, Congress reversed its 1999 authorization to establish a separate NNSA CI office?a decision that at the time was prompted by congressional concerns over repeated departmental security and counterintelligence lapses. At the same time, in 2006, DOE combined its separate Offices of Intelligence, and Counterintelligence into a new DOE office called the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. The Department reasoned that combining the disciplines of counterintelligence and foreign intelligence under one integrated office would foster synergistic cooperation that would lead to a more strategic and ultimately more effective counterintelligence program. This report analyzes both consolidations?the first authorized by Congress at DOE's request; the second initiated by DOE?and examines the impact of each on the effectiveness of the Department's CI program. A major oversight issue for Congress is whether either, or both, organizational changes will strengthen the Department's CI program as intended. Some observers ...

Download or read book Science at Its Best Security at Its Worst written by United States. President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Intelligence Reform After Five Years written by Richard A. Best and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 was the most significant legislation affecting the U.S. intelligence community since 1947. Enacted in the wake of 9/11, the act attempted to ensure closer coordination among intelligence agencies esp. in regard to counterterrorism efforts. It established the position of Dir, of Nat. Intell. (DNI) with extensive authority to coordinate the nation¿s intelligence effort. The DNI speaks for U.S. intelligence, briefs the Pres., has authority to develop the budget for the nat. intelligence effort, and manage appropriations made by Congress. Contents of this report: Intro.; Background; The Intelligence Reform Act of 2004; Positive Assessment; Negative Views; An Alternative View; Future Direction.

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Download or read book Department of Energy Counterintelligence Intelligence and Nuclear Security Reorganization written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence and published by . This book was released on 1999-02-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 7th hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in a series of hearings and briefings on espionage and other counterintelligence problems at the Department of Energy's (DoE) nuclear laboratories. Witnesses include: Bill Richardson, Secretary of Energy; and Senators Pete V. Domenici, Bob Graham, Jon Kyl, Frank H. Murkowski, and Richard C. Shelby. Also includes supplemental material: Membership of the Task Force on Alternative Futures for DoE; and DoE Charts.

Download or read book Counterintelligence Reform at the Department of Energy written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troubled by reported lapses in security and counterintelligence (CI) at the Department of Energy (DOE), the Congress in 1999 established a semi-autonomous agency -- the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) -- to oversee DOE's national security-related programs (P.L. 106-65). Within NNSA, Congress created the Office of Defense Nuclear Counterintelligence to implement CI policy at NNSA facilities. DOE retained a separate Office of Counterintelligence, which develops CI policy for DOE and NNSA, but, implements it only at non-NNSA facilities. Though representing separate organizations, the two CI offices share resources and personnel for some programs. Although DOE has taken steps to strengthen CI practices, some observers have questioned whether the Department's bifurcated CI structure is the most effective in countering continuing efforts by foreign intelligence services, friendly and hostile, to target DOE and NNSA facilities.

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