[1]DARAAN
[2]Ii104-10333-10073 | 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992
[4]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[6]11 May 1994
[8]NOTE FOR THE FILE
[9]SUBJECT: JFK Board Clearances
[11]From/Ed Howellj, os:
[13]All board members but Graff cleared. Graff may be
[14]cleared by end of today.
[16]Briefing of board members:
[18]~ CIA merely says yes or no
[21]- clearances are SI/TIK/GAMMA/
[23]- office of Craig Livingston, White House could brief
[24]the board.
[26]- Chuck Easley in Livingston's office could do
[28]briefing. He is OPM staffer assigned to
[29]White House.
[31]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[34]JUN G? '95 117 4zAN Pod
[36]«CIT VISIT CERTIFICATION REQUEST
[37]COLLATERAL CLEARANCES ayer SCI ACCESSES ~
[40]Requester “TK Acy phone "724-0088 org OSas< aahion
[43]PERSON(S) TO BE CERTIFIED:
[44](Provide * for collateral requests only. Dates = Yr/Ma/Day)
[46]Name Zin | aa CR DWSY Dy
[48]*Date of birth (22. - 26T= & Sf *Place of birth
[50]DED
[55]Name : SSN _ org
[57]‘#Date of birth -_ = *Place ef birth
[59]*Clne date/org - - / *DOBI/Org - - /
[61]Name SSN org
[63]*Date of birth -_- *Place of birth
[68]Site of visit A i ADL) ay, teyrew orb,
[69]Date(s) of visit (From) OLSONIS (To) SIN Le
[71]Point of contact Soh a! Pe CC ben Phone ( )3S5/- a
[73]Purpose of visit
[75]cOTR Agency business? Y N
[77]Received at CIT by Date
[80]13-00000
[82]i : FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[84]16 May 1994
[86]NOTE FOR THE FILE
[88]SUBJECT: JFK Board Clearances
[90]OS/Clearance Division (Edward) advised us today
[91](16 May) that Board member Henry Graff has been cleared.
[93]This completes the clearances for Board members.
[95]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[97]13-00000
[99].. es
[101]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[103]27 October 1994
[105]NOTE FOR THE FILE
[107]SUBJECT: JFK Board/Security Clearances
[109]1. On 27 October, I called Terry O'Connor, FBI to
[110]provide him with the following information that he had
[111]requested.
[113]The CIA contact person for receiving clearances
[114]on staff members of the JFK Board is:
[116] Pist-Rewer ; Chief /Clearance Division, os ..
[117]d YeeaeIE = \ Da le—tnatuel gore} Clea tence duties x YIC2O/
[118]een Tel: 703-482-5620)
[120]Sec Fax: 703 - -893- 52357
[122]Uncl Fax: (703 - “356- 6452
[124]2. (Bower Ss) secure phone no: aoey (not passed to FBI).
[126]3. O'Connor said that the FBI is processing clearances
[127]for four members of the Board'staff. He also said that
[128]David Marwell's clearances have been completed.
[130]GL.
[131]John Pereira
[134]Harrelson
[135]Boyd’
[137]~E7ER HRG
[139]10 February 1995
[140]To: C/HRG
[142]Subject: PC Support for Assassination Record Review. Board
[143](ARRB) Reviewers
[145]Attached is, Scott 'Nann’, note on INFOSEC procedures.
[147]It appears that the ARRB reviewers will be able to take lap-
[148]tops in and out of the building as long as security
[149]requirement for handling classified diskettes and Classified
[150]PCs are met. HRG will have to maintain the proper logs and
[151]forms.
[153]I propose we implement Situation #3 (board reviewers
[154]can carry their own SECRET Laptops daily in & out of the
[155]building). Establishing procedures for a LOG and the Form
[156]4261 should not be a problem. We will need 2 or 3 HRG
[157]staffers with media badges to fill out the form 4261 or to
[158]escort the Board reviewers out of the building.
[160]13-00000
[162]CERTIFICATION FOR 6 MARCH 1995 ST/TK/G&B
[164]David Marwell O80=30
[166]Thomas J. Gunn -74-8907
[168]Thomas E. Samoluk (030-50-1292 /
[169]Sheryl Walter §06-80-0934
[171]|
[173]|
[174]I
[175]|
[178]te
[179]te
[181]-
[184]13-00000n4.06 95 THt 16234 FAX 202 7: 3 ARRB
[189]Assassination Records Review Board
[190]600 E Street NW = 2nd Floor = Washington, DC 20530
[192]MEMORANDUM
[194]April 6, 1995
[196]TO: Barry Harrelson, CIA Historical Review
[197]Group
[199]FROM: Tracy Shycoft, Administrative Officer
[201]SUBJECT: Clearances Passed to CIA
[203]Clearances were passed to the CIA Security Office, on Thursday, April 6, 1995 for the
[204]following ARRB employees:
[206]if
[208]Mary McAuliffe, Supervisor Analyst SSN(G66-44-4357)
[209]Michelle Seguin, Analyst SSN (976-688-5236 /
[211]The clearances are at the Top Secret level and have been passed for a period of 1
[212]year.
[214]Additionally, Jeremy Gunn (SSNG29-74-8907) previously had his clearance passcd to
[215]the CIA on January 18, 1995. If you need further information, please call me at the
[217]number listed below,|
[220]Telestione: (202) 724-0088 ® Facsimile: (202) 724-0457
[223]13-00000
[225]‘oo FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[227]11 April 1995
[229]NOTE FOR THE FILE
[231]SUBJECT: JFK Board/Security
[233]1. On 11 April, I received a call from the Chief,
[234]Domestic Programs Division, Office of Security Operations
[235]((Bob McCants) on the status of the Board’s request for
[236]Security Certification of their facility at 600 “E” Street.
[238]2. Room 2617 in the Board's office is approved for
[239]storing classified materials. The entire space controlled
[240]by the Board will be approved once all of the Board’s staff
[241]receives SCI clearances. Requests for SCI clearances should
[242]be sent by the Board to HRG for forwarding to Director,
[243]Office of Personnel Security.
[245]3. (Andrew Smith from -Bob‘s office did the security
[246]survey at 600 *E” Street on 9 March 1995. (Smith can be
[248]reached through the Division's front office (x43437/ secure,
[249]703-506-7437 open).
[251]a
[253]John Pereira
[255]cc: File a“
[256]Harrelson
[257]Boyd |
[258]C/HRG
[260]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[262]13-00000
[264]|
[268]| ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
[269]| ;
[271]|
[273]|
[275]NOTE FOR: J. Barry Harrelson @ DA
[276]fGloria:M: Boyd\@ DA
[278]‘Barbara‘A. Standley @ DA
[279]FROM: John F- Pereira
[280]DATE: 05/01/95 04:33:53 PM
[281]SUBJECT: . JFK Board Staffer's Clearance
[283]Office of Personnel Security, CIB called to pass clearance of following JFK Board Staffer:
[285]Manuel Legaspi (need to check spelling)
[287]68-53-8907
[289]ce:
[291]ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
[294]13-00000
[296]‘.
[298]Assassination Records Review Board
[299]600 E Street NW = 2nd Floor = Washington, DC 20530
[301]June 14, 1995
[303]Mr. John Pereira
[305]Chief, Historical Review Group
[307]CIA
[309]1820 North Fort Myers
[311]Arlington, VA 22209
[312]Sil.
[314]Dear Mr, Peréira: .
[316]Drive
[320]Thave attached a list of ARRB employees who have been granted Top Secret clearances
[321]based on SBIs conducted by the OPM/OFI. The ARRB received guidance from the
[322]Department of Justice on the adjudication of the cases.
[324]As we have discussed,
[326]I would like to request that the CIA take the necessary action to
[328]grant appropriate SCI clearances to these employees.
[330]If you require further information, please contact either me or Tracy Shycoff,.our
[331]Deputy Security Officer, at the number listed below. Thank you for your attention to
[333]this matter.
[335]avid G. Marwell
[336]Executive Director
[338]Telephone: (202) 724-0088 « Facsimile: (202) 724-0457
[341]13-00000
[343]Mr. John Pereira
[344]June 14, 1995
[345]Page two
[347]Employee
[349]Laura A. Denk
[350]Philip D. Golrick
[351]Manuel E. Legaspi
[352]Mary S. McAuliffe
[353]Eric N. Scheinkopf
[354]Michelle M. Seguin
[355]Robert J. Skwirot
[356]Eileen A. Sullivan
[357]Kevin G. Tiernan
[359]Joan G. Zimmerman
[361]SSN_
[363](509-82-4982._/
[365]£930-08-5833)
[366]460-62-8398')
[368]Date of Adjudication
[370]5/2/95
[371]4/6/95
[372]5/2/95
[373]4/6/95
[374]6/6/95
[375]4/6/95
[376]5/23/95
[377]4/6/95
[378]4/6/95
[380]4/6/95
[383]UO. SU. YU Pri UY.oL FAA aa 4f4 Vive ANKD wiuue
[384].
[386]_ Assassination Records Review Board
[387]600 E Street NW = 2nd Floor = Washington, DC 20530
[389]June 30, 1995
[391]Mr. John Pereira.
[392]Chief, Historical Review Group
[393]CIA .
[394]41820 North Fort Myers Drive
[395]Arlington, VA 22209
[396]Dear Mr. Perera:
[397]I have attached the second list.of ARRB employees who have been granted Top Secret
[398]clearances based on SBIs conducted by the OPM/OFI. As with the others, the ARRB
[399]teceived guidance from the Department of Justice on the adjudication of the cases.
[402]As we have discussed, I would like to request that the CLA take the necessary action to
[403]grant apprapniate SCI clearances to these employees.
[405]Lf you require further information, please contact either me or Tracy Shycoff, our.
[406]Deputy Security Officer, at the number listed below. .Thank you for your attention to
[407]this matter.
[409]avid G. Marwell
[410]Executive Director
[412]Telephone: (202) 724-0088 = Facsimile: (202) 724-0457
[415]13-0QQ0Q,,- a FRI USL51 FAN 204 624 O457 AKRES. wa
[417]Mr. John Pereira
[418]June 29, 1995
[420]Page two
[422]Employee SSN Date of Adjudication
[423]Christopher M. Barger 469-98-3261 - 6/20/95
[425]Joseph P. Freeman ~ 186-48-3000 | 6/20/95
[427]Noelle C. Gray “217-88-4242° 6/20/95
[429]Tammi S. Long 249-21-0975 | 6/20/95
[431]Charles.C. Rhodes (575-94-4810 7 6/20/95
[433]Dennis J. Quinn -146-68-1454) 6/20/95
[435]Valerie M. Sails 589-40-1874 © 6/20/95
[436]tea . _
[438]13-00000
[440]Assassination Records Review Board
[441]600 E Street NW - 2nd Floor *« Washington, DC 20530
[442](202) 724-0088 - Fax: (202) 724-0457
[444]September 19, 1995
[446]Mr. John Pereira
[448]Chief, Historical Review Group
[449]CIA
[451]1820 North Fort Myers Drive
[452]Arlington, VA 22209
[454]Dear Mr, Petéira: Fok.
[456]As we previously discussed, please initiate the necessary action to grant the appropriate
[457]SCI clearances for Carolyn Carpenter, SSN(538-46-7574: Ms. Carpenter's file was
[458]reviewed by the Department of Justice Personnel Security Office. The DoJ
[459]recommended granting a Top Secret clearance and postponing a decision on SCI
[460]pending a CIA review for special exception to DCI Directive 114, paragraph 5C, due to
[461]foreign in-laws.
[463]As you may recall from our conversation, Ms. Carpenter is a former CIA employee. I
[464]would like to request that the investigation for her SCI clearance be given careful
[465]consideration. It is extremely important to the Review Board that our clearances meet
[466]the highest standards of the agencies with which we have dealings.
[468]The Review Board has informed Ms. Carpenter that her employment is contingent upon
[469]receiving the appropriate clearances. Therefore, I respectfully request that her case be
[470]given top priority. If you need further information, please contact either me or Tracy
[471]Shycoff, our Deputy Security Officer. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
[473]Sin ely,
[475](vt
[477]David G. Marwell
[478]Executive Director
[480]Boarp Memeers: John A. Tunheim, Chair + Henry F. Graff + Kermit L. Hall + William L. Joyce * Anna K. Nelson
[481]Executive Director: David G. Marwell
[483]13-00000
[485]~- Pad .
[487]ECURE FACSIMILE iSMITTAL-FORM
[489]Room 404 “pate: 2.
[490]“Amés Bldg;
[492]oo . ~ . oan 4 .. eon pee
[493]ENDING SECURE/FAX TELEPHONE NUMBER: —(/03 = 851-2114 /-
[495]UECEIVING SECURE/FAX TELEPHONE NUMBER:
[497]{UMBER OF PAGES (Including Transmittal Form and Coyersheet, if applicable)
[498]7ROM: Ya COL MHC [CSE
[500]i ame / Office / Extension ) ,
[501]SUBJECT: ft _
[503]tO: CADDRESSEE! / ORGANIZATION / OFFICE/ EXTENSION )
[505]- (PRINTED, NAME)
[507]RECEIVING STATION U N
[508]Please receipt for maternal by entering time of receipUsignature and transmit back to sending station.
[510]NATE / TIME: _ SIGNATURE:
[512]rae —FOUVO
[514]10.92 AWRA PCLASSIFICA TION OF MATERIAL FIA NSMIT TED:
[516]13-00000
[518]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[520]20 September 1995
[522]MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Clearance Division
[524]FROM: John F. Pereira
[525]Chief, Historical Review Group
[527]SUBJECT: Request from JFK Assassination
[528]Records Review Board
[530]1. The JFK Assassination Records Review Board has
[531]requested that CIA grant an SCI clearance to a former Agency
[532]employee, Carolyn Carpenter. She is being considered for
[533]employment with the Board. The request is attached.
[535]2. The Board's request notes that the Justice
[536]Department raised a question about the existence of foreign
[537]in-laws in Ms. Carpenter's case. °
[539]3. David Marwell, the Board's Executive Director, is
[540]interested in knowing when a determination is likely to be
[541]made on this jrequest. Please let me know what response we
[542]should give to Mr. Marwell.
[544]‘John F.Pereira
[547]13-00000°
[549]26 October 1995
[551]As of now the person who is handling clearances for the
[553]JFK Board is:
[555]W. Curtis , (Curt) .Chaione:
[558](curt }talked with Marwell and set up procedures for
[560]sending clearances requests directly to Curt.
[562]o
[564]~“
[567]13-0000Q; 9 95
[569]MEMORANDUM
[571]November 29, 1995
[573]5 WED 11:31 FAX zoe 724 0437 ARKD
[575]Assassination Records Review Board
[576]600 E Street NW - 2nd Floor - Washington, DC 20530
[577](202) 724-0088 - Fax: (702) 724-0457
[579]TO: Barry Harrelson, CLA Historical Review -
[580]Group
[582]FROM: ‘Tracy Shycoff
[584]. Associate Director for Administration
[585]and Deputy Security Ofticer
[587]SUBJECT: Passing Clearance
[589]I passed the clearance to the CIA Security Office on Novernber 29, 1995, for the
[590]tollowing ARRB employee for the purpose of reviewing documents related to the JFK
[591]Assassination Records Collection Act held by the CIA:
[593]Joseph P. Freeman
[595]The clearance is at th
[597]SSN (86-48-3000 | DOBA/2/56)
[598]_ Place of Birth Pittsburgh, PA
[599]Clearance Granted 6/20/95
[601]e Top Secret level and has been passed tor a period of 1 year. If .
[603]you need further information, please call me at the number listed above or contact
[604]Mark in the CLA Security Oftice at 703-482-7330.
[606]Boano Mimaras. Jonn A
[608]funneim Chair + Henry &. Gratts Kermit &. Halls William Ll Joyce + Anng K. Nelson
[609]Executive Ounectun: David G. Marwoll
[613]13-00000
[615]6 March 1996
[617]/Roger Martin) DCI/Security, called today and stated that
[618]clearances were passed for Dennis Quinn, {146-68-14543-he is
[620]from the ARRB. He was granted TS clearance.
[622]13-00000
[624]JUL 16 9D YD 14h CLH/PUBLIL HERHIRS
[626]MEMORANDUM FOR:
[628]FROM:
[629]Staff
[633]1. On Monday July 22,
[635]18 July 1996
[637]Chief /VAB/OS
[639]Karen.Gilbert,
[640]Public-Communication Branch, Public Affairs
[642]i
[644]| Headquarters Visitors -
[646]| Presidential JFK Assassination Records
[647]' Review Board
[649]1996, seven members of the
[651]Presidential JFK Assassination Records Review Board
[652](see attached sheet) will be visiting the Agency
[653]from 10:00 am-12: 00pm along with two members of the
[655]Center
[657]2. They
[658]been directed
[660]parking directions.
[662]‘They
[663]OHB and the Exhibit Center and then taken to the EAA Store.
[664]Following this they will depart.
[666]3. FOR
[668]for the Study of Intelligence.
[670]will arrive in three personal cars. They have
[671]to arrive at the vcc at 09:45 for badging and
[672]They will be met at the OHB lobby by
[674]Public Liaison Officer, Public Communications
[675]will be given a tour of the first floor of the
[677]SECURITY/ACCESS. Please notify the
[679]Headquarters Receptionists and the Security Officers at the
[681]Main Gate of the date and time of arrival.
[683]visitors with
[685]Please badge our
[686]a Visitor Escort Required badges at. the
[688]Visitor Control Center and direct them to the Old
[689]Headquarters Building lobby entrance and to VIP parking.
[691]4. FOR
[693]OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES. Please add them
[695]to your visitors list for 22 July 1996.
[697]5. FOR PROTECTIVE PROGRAMS GROUP.
[699]Please inform the
[701]Security officers at the 123 Entrance that the cars will be
[702]dropping off the group at the OHB lobby entrance and to
[703]direct them te parking in the VIP lot. —
[705]6. T£ you have any further questions prior to the day
[707]of the vizit,
[708]date of the v
[709]te the Public
[711]please contact Earéh GLIbéEy on ¥51744) On the
[713]visit, please direct anv questions or problems
[715]Communications Branch on 482-0623.
[718]13-00000
[720]06/10/97 ‘YUE 11:21 FAA 202 724 0457 ARKB.
[722]4
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[725]A #
[727]MEMORANDUM
[729]June 10, 1997
[731]Assassination Records Review Board
[732]600 E Street NW - 2nd Floor « Washington, DC 20530
[733]| (202) 724-0088 ~ Fax: (202) 724-0457 |
[735]To: — CA Security Office
[736]From: 7 Tracy Shycoff <>
[737]Deputy Security Officer
[739]Subject: Passing Clearances
[741]I am passing the clearance for the following ARRB.employee for the purpose of
[742]reviewing documents related to the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act held by
[744]the CIA:
[746]Douglas Horne
[749]Place of Birth Oceanside,CA
[750]Clearance Granted 8/22/1995
[752]The cleararice is at the Top Secret level and is to be passed through September 20, 1997
[753]to Mr. John Pereira, Chief of the CLA Historical Review Group at 703-613-1805. If you
[754]need further information, please call me at the number listed above.
[756]"ee: Barbara Standley) CIA Historical Review Group
[758]Boaro Memaers: John R. Tunh
[762]eim, Chair * Henry F. Graff + Kermit L. Hall » William L. Joyce - Anna K. Nelson
[763]Executive Director: David G. Marwell
[765]igjuuz
[767]13-00000
[768]UNCLASSIFIED
[769]25 July 1997
[770]MEMORANDUM FOR: J. Barry Harrelson
[771]FROM: H John F. Pereira
[772]OFFICE: OCICSIHRG
[773]SUBJECT: 4 Assassination Records Review Board Visitors
[774]REFERENCE: We alerted Eileen, Frank
[775]| ~ 25 July 1997
[776].
[777]MEMORANDUM FOR: | John F. Pereira
[778]FROM: Roger L Martin)
[779]OFFICE: DCIAREA SECURITY OFFICER
[780]SUBJECT: 4 Assassination Records Review Board Visitors
[781]REFERENCE: FYI/Retention.
[782]CIB
[783]Compartmented Information Branch
[784]NOTE FOR:
[785]DATE: 07/24/97 03:50:32 PM
[786]SUBJECT: . 4 Assassination Records Review Board Visitors
[787]The following ARRB employees will be meeting John Pereira (703)613-1805 on 28 Jul 97 and until 01 Aug 97.
[788]Tracy Shycoff ssnx033.42 21447 TS
[789]Thomas Samoluk SSN:030 50 1292” TS
[790]David Marwell SSn-fanaa TO) TS, Si, TK, GAMMA) and AYE .
[791]Thomas Gunn SSN:/529 74 8907 TS, SI, TK, and BYE =
[792]UNCLASSIFIED
[795]13-00000
[797]Assassination Records Review Board
[798]600 E Street NW - 2nd Floor » Washington, DC 20530
[799]\ (202) 724-0088 + Fax: (202) 724-0457
[801]MEMORANDUM
[803]December 3, 1997 |
[805]To: CIA Security Otfice
[807]From: Tracy Shycoff aD
[808]Deputy Security’ ‘Officer
[810]Subject: Passing Clearanées
[812]|
[813][am passing the clearance for'the following ARRB employee for the purpose of
[814]reviewing documents related to the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act held by
[815]the CIA:
[817]|
[818]Charles C. Rhodes SSN‘575-94-4810! DOB6/3/61}
[819]Place of Birth Schenectady, NY
[820]Cléarance Granted 6/20/1995
[822]The clearance is at the Top Secret level and is to be passed through September 30, 1998
[824]_to Mr. John Pereira, Chief of the CIA Historical Review Group at 703-613-1805. Please
[826]note that the CIA holds Mr. Rhodes’ SCI clearance if it is needed by Mr. Pereira. If you
[827]need further information, please call me at the number listed above.
[829]|
[830]cc: (Barbara Standley CIA Historical Review Group
[832]a a
[834]Boarp Memucas: John A. Tunheim, chbir ¢ Henry F. Graff + Kermit L. Hall » William L. Joyea » Anna K, Nelson
[835]Executive Dinsectoa: 7. Jeremy Gunn - Deputy Dinecton: Thomas E. Samoluk
[838]1
[840]3500000
[842]Ng
[846]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[848]ASSASSINATION BOARD
[850]Address: 633 Indiana Ave., N.W.
[852]Contacts
[854]Space: GSA:
[857]Security
[859]Cc es
[861]Board
[863]|
[864]i
[865]i
[867]Patti Postelj, os
[869]Calvin Snowden (202) -708-5702
[871]x
[872](703) (506=7446 (open)
[874]White House Office of General Counsel
[875]Marvin Crisloff
[877](CIA: (Ed Howell, os  (x40206 4
[879]Chairman - Jack Tunheim (612) 296-2351
[881]FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
[883]13-00000
[885]11 September 1998
[887]. MEMORANDUM FOR: Jim Oliver
[889]C/HRG
[890]FROM: (Martha Lutz?
[891]Chief/Researe
[893]SUBJECT: Secrecy Agreements with Commission Members
[895]|
[896]1. At your request, PRD searched its files to-find information on how secrecy
[897]agreements have been handled vis a vis members of commissions dealing with
[899]‘intelligence-related matters. There have been three instances of PRD interface with such
[901]commissions. The first was in 1994 when the Joint Security Commission requested a
[903]_PRB review on its report on Counterintelligence and Security Policies, Procedures and
[905]Practices in the CIA in the aftermath of the Ames affair. There is no mention of
[906]Commission membership or secrecy agreements in our files, and, in fact, the Commission
[907]report was finally and properly re-reviewed by a different entity for official
[909]declassification.
[911]2. PRB was also asked to review the final report of the Commission on the Roles
[912]and Capabilities of the U.S. Intelligence Commission (Brown Commission) in 1996.
[913]Again there is no record of secrecy agreements with Board members in our files.
[915]3. Finally and most recently, the Rumsfeld Commission to Assess the Ballistic
[916]Missile Threat to the United States was established in 1998, and its members signed
[917]secrecy agreements. John Hedley, PRB Chair, spoke with-the members in March,
[918]explained pre-publication requirements and emphasized the Board’s and staff's
[919]willingness to provide guidance and prompt responses to Board members. Since that
[920]time, four of the nine Commission members have submitted a total of 12 manuscripts for
[921]review.
[924]13-00000
[926]SECRET
[928]CL BY: 6115436 )
[930]CL REASON: Section 1.5 C
[931]- DECL ON: X1.
[933]prv FAM: HUM 4-82
[935]To: __James R: Oliver@DA
[937]FROM: € Ramona G. iona G. Dunri-C- @ DCI
[938]OFFICE: EXDIA STAFF STAFF ° .
[939]DATE: . 09/14/98 10: 59:51 AM
[941]SUBJECT: E3Re: Status of JFK Issues/ARRB Meetings
[943]Jim:
[944]Thanks for the update which I will pass-on to the EXDIR. Which Agency staffers are the Board considering
[945]deposing? Are they considering deposing officials at other agencies?
[947]On a related issue: On Friday, Ma rty Boland}told me that we (White House, FBI, OIM) can’t find the
[948]Board’s secrecy agreements. Were they located over the weekend?. If not, the EXDIR requests that OIM
[949]obtain new signed agreements as soon as possible.
[951]Thanks.
[953](Ramona
[954]Original Text of James R. Oliver ;
[955]Original Text of James R. Oliver
[957]Dawn: Per our discussion this morning, attached is Barry's status report on the JFK Board actions. Jim O.
[959]Original Text of J. Barry Harrelson
[960]Original Text of J. Barry Harrelson
[962]CL BY:(0611637.
[963]t : CL REASON: Section 1.5 C
[964]DECL ON: X1
[966]DRvV FAM: HUM 4-82
[968]14 September 1998
[970]SECRET
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[975]ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
[977]From the Desk of R. Bruce Burke
[978]Associate Deputy General Counsel!
[980]NOTE FOR: = Marn : Marne Jensen- Kendrick @ DA
[982]FROM: R. Bruce Burke
[983]OFFICE: OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
[984]DATE: 09/17/98 08:59:36 PM
[986]SUBJECT: JFK Board Prepublication Review
[987]Marne:
[988]My comments in bold ( although my computer quit bolding in paragraph 5).
[990]cae om NL Bruce
[992]Lea Ce eee ae tee too
[994]oo o——
[996]ee er ~ a a -
[997]A ae ATTORNEY/CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS J
[1001]Boe.
[1003]Ramona,
[1005]\ . The following represents a summary of where we currently stand regarding the issue of
[1006]whether secrecy agreements were ever signed by the Assassination Records Review Board ("the
[1008]| Board"), and offers options to address that issue. Thus far, CIA security officials have conducted
[1009]diligent searches, both internally and externally (FBI, White House), to locate any secrecy
[1010]agreements that members of the Board may have signed. Those searches have been unsuccessful -
[1011]to date, no secrecy agreements have been found. We now intend to search selected Agency ‘
[1012]records systems to see if there exists any reference to, or indication of, particular secrecy
[1013]agreements that the Board members may have signed. We also will attempt to locate any secrecy
[1014]agreements the Board staff signed to see if that leads us to any secrecy agreements the members
[1015]may have signed. At this point, however, the likelihood that these actions will bear fruit are not
[1016]good.
[1018]1, ao
[1020]~ Our primary goal in this situation is to preserve our prepublication review rights with respect
[1021]to future writings of the Board members, in order to prevent the inadvertent release of classified
[1022]information (since it is unlikely that any member of the Board would knowingly reveal classified
[1024]information). {Before considering the options set forth below, it is worth noting that whatever © >
[1025]approach we take with the Board, we may encounter some hostility and resistance due to the ~
[1026].. Board's unhappiness with our position concerning the final statement of compliance that we.’
[1027]‘ submitted to the Board. With that in mind, our options ares“ ne
[1028]1. Do and say nothing, and hope that the Board members will voluntarily submit any future
[1029]writings for prepublication review. . A
[1031]2. Provide a generic security exit briefing for the Board which mentions their continuing
[1032]obligation not to reveal classified information in any way, without specifically mentioning
[1033]prepublication review, and again hope that they will voluntarily submit any future writings for
[1034]prepublication review. ;
[1036]( 3. provide a specific security exit briefing for the Board which expressly mentions that they
[1037]‘ have a ligation to submit for prepublication review any future writings they plan to publish
[1038](related to their work as Board members) as part of their obligation to protect classified information,
[1040]\ : we we os eee eee ee - - -
[1042]ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
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[1046]{— and hope the Board mem
[1048]be difficult to implement
[1050]legal consideration neces
[1052]information, to allow the
[1054]under the regulation.
[1056]cc: Martin J. Bolan
[1058]them with any signed secrecy agreements).
[1059]approach would be to have the Board execute an SCI debriefing statement, which includes a
[1060]prepublication clause, although it is limited to SCI material* *)
[1062]4. Have the Board members sign secrecy agreements on the way out. This option would
[1064]no sanctions for not signi
[1065]provide a benefit to the Agency, but not to the Board members, and therefore would not contain the
[1067]question of enforceability issue is not raised - essentially, amounting to another bluff.
[1068]5. We can rely o
[1069]in the mid-1980's, that appears to permit the Agency to write a regulation that requires
[1071]prepublication review of the possibly classified writings of non-ClA personnel given access to CIA
[1073]signed by the DCI, and then the Board would be briefed on their responsibilities and obligations
[1075]ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
[1077]|
[1078]bers do not ask for the source of this obligation (since we cannot provide
[1079]In essence we bluff the Board. (**A variation of this
[1081]as there would be no incentive for a Board member to sign it (there exist
[1082]ing), and it would be legally unenforceable (since the agreement would
[1084]Sary to establish a binding contract). We would have to hope that the
[1086]n language in the Snepp case, as interpreted by the Department of Justice
[1088]DCI to protect intelligence sources and methods. The regulation would be
[1090]i
[1092]d @ DA
[1094]Sent on 17 September 1998 at 08:59:36 PM
[1096]ADMINISTRATIVE - INTERNAL USE ONLY
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[1114]NOTE FOR: ‘/Ramona G. Dunn-C:/@ DCI
[1116]FROM: ROBruce Burke |
[1117]OFFICE: OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
[1118]DATE: 09/18/98 02:32:25 PM
[1120]SUBJECT: READ IMMEDIATELY: JFK Board/Secrecy Agreements Issue
[1122]ATTORNEY/CLIENT COMMUNICA TIONS
[1124]Ramona,
[1126]The following represents a summary of where we currently stand regarding the issue of whether
[1127]secrecy agreements were ever signed by the Assassination Records Review Board ("the Board’), and
[1128]offers options to address that issue. Thus far, CIA security officials have conducted diligent searches, both
[1129]internally and externally (FBI, White House), to locate any secrecy agreements that members of the
[1130]Board may have signed. Those searches have been unsuccessful - to date, no secrecy agreements have
[1131]been found. We are also searching selected Agency records systems to see if there exists any reference
[1132]to, or indication of, particular secrecy agreements that the Board members may have signed. In addition,
[1133]we are attempting to locate any secrecy agreements the Board staff signed to see if that leads us to any
[1134]secrecy agreements the members may have signed. At this point, however, the likelihood that these
[1135]actions will bear fruit are not good. Moreover, this effort has been complicated by the fact that, at the
[1136]outset, the FBI was given responsibility for the security clearance process relating to the Board. —_
[1138]Our primary goal in this situation is to preserve our prepublication review rights with respect to
[1139]future writings of the Board members and staffers, in order to prevent the inadvertent release of classified
[1140]information (since it is unlikely that any member of the Board or its staff would knowingly reveal classified
[1141]information). The last meeting of the Board will take place on 23 September, and the Board will be out of
[1142]business as of 1 October. If we wish to address the Board on this issue as a group, the 23 September
[1144]meeting will be our last opp rtunity to do so.f Otherwise we will:have to deal with each Board member and
[1145]LZ statter indies Fata Bal (ore considering the options set forth below, it is worth noting that whatever
[1146]approach we take with the Board, we may encounter some hostility and resistance due to the Board’s
[1147]unhappiness with our position conceming the final statement of compliance that we submitted to the
[1149]Board. With that in mind, our options are:
[1151]1. Do and say nothing, and hope that Board members and staffers will voluntarily submit any
[1152]future writings for prepublication review.
[1154]2. Provide a generic security exit briefing for the Board which mentions their continuing obligation
[1155]not to reveal classified information in any way, without specifically mentioning prepublication review, and
[1156]again hope that they will voluntarily submit any future writings for prepublication review. Board members
[1157]and staffers sign nothing. \
[1159]3. Provide a generic security exit briefing for the Board which mentions their continuing obligation
[1160]not to reveal classified information in any way, and also makes available our prepublication review services
[1161]to assist them in this regard, if requested, with respect to any future writings (related to their work as Board
[1162]members or staffers). Board members and staffers sign nothing. The success of this option depends
[1163]upon the willingness of Board members and staffers to voluntarily submit any future writings for
[1164]prepublication review.
[1166]. 4, Provide a specific security exit briefing for the Board which expressly mentions that they have
[1167]an obligation to submit for prepublication review any future writings they plan to publish (related to their
[1168]work as Board members or staffers) as part of their obligation to protect classified information, and hope
[1169]= Board does not ask for|the source of this obligation (since we cannot provide them with any signed _
[1171].| secrecy agreements). In essence, we bluff the Board. Board members and staffers sign nothing.
[1173]CONFIDENTIAL
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[1180]Pees _ ee gee oe ES mp sie EEE
[1181]i
[1183]5. In lieu of a security exit briefing, send each Board member and staffer a letter which expressly
[1184]mentions that they have an|obligation to submit for prepublication review any future writings they plan to
[1185]publish (related to their work as Board members or staffers) as part of their obligation to protect classified
[1186]information. This approach would make it more inconvenient for the Board to probe for the source of this
[1187]obligation (which we would'be unable to produce since we have not found any signed secrecy
[1188]agreements). Again, we bluff the Board. Board members and staffers sign nothing.
[1190]6. Ask Board members and staffers to sign secrecy agreements on their way out. This option
[1191]could be difficult to implement as there would be no incentive for a Board member to sign it (there exist no
[1192]sanctions for not signing), although Board staffers have indicated they would support this approach.
[1193]Generally speaking, a secrecy agreement signed on the eve of separation from.government service would
[1194]be legally unenforceable (since the agreement would provide a benefit to the Agency, but not to Board
[1195]membeis or staffers, and therefore would not contain the legal consideration necessary to esiablish a
[1196]binding contract). However, in this case, if the agreement was modified to indicate that it merely reduced
[1197]to writing understandings which had been previously agreed to by the Board, we would have a strong
[1198]argument the agreement was legally binding. Of course, this option would alert the Board to the fact that
[1199]we do. not have any secrecy agreements previously signed by the Board. Even if the Board agrees to sign
[1200]new secrecy agreements before they disband, nothing would preclude them from disputing the
[1202]enforceability of the agreements at a later date.
[1204]|
[1205]6. We can rely on language in the Snepp case, as interpreted by the Department of Justice in the
[1206]mid-1980’s, that appears to permit the DCI to write a regulation to protect intelligence sources and
[1207]methods by requiring prepublication review of the possibly classified writings of non-CIA personnel who
[1208]have served in positions of special trust and have been given access to CIA information. The regulation
[1209]would be signed by the DCI, and promulgated immediately. Then the Board would be briefed on their
[1210]responsibilities and obligations under the regulation. Of course, nothing would preclude the Board from
[1211]disputing the validity of sucha regulation at a later date.
[1213]None of the above options guarantee success. However, | have discussed these options with
[1214]Dawn Eilenberger, and we believe that Option #__ is the best approach to take. OIM concurs. Please let
[1215]me Know how we should proceed, since our last chance to deal with the Board as a group will be at their
[1217]23 September meeting.
[1219]ce:
[1221]ce: |
[1222]Sent on 18 September 1998 at 04:31:51 PM
[1224]CONFIDENTIAL
[1227]13-00000
[1229]MEMORANDUM FOR:
[1231]FROM:
[1233]OFFICE:
[1235]SUBJECT:
[1237]_ REFERENCE:
[1239]Jim:
[1241]CONFIDENTIAL
[1243]CL BY:(0681401_/
[1244]CL REASON: Section 1.5 C
[1245]DECL ON: X1
[1247]orv Fru: COV 1-82
[1249]18 September 1 998
[1250]James R. Oliver@ DA
[1251]R. Bruce Burke @ DCI
[1252]Associate Deputy General Counsel
[1253]OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
[1254]READ IMMEDIATELY: JFK Board Secrecy Agreements Issue
[1256]Note Appended Below
[1258]Please read and let me know which option you prefer in light of my rewrite.
[1260]Original Text of R. Bruce Burke
[1261]Original Text of R. Bruce Burke
[1263]Bruce
[1265]CL BY:{0681401.
[1267]CL REASON: Section 1.5 C
[1268]DECL ON: X1
[1270]prv FAM: COV 1-82
[1272]From the Desk of R. Bruce Burke
[1273]Associate Deputy General Counsel
[1275]CONFIDENTIAL
[1277]13-00000
[1279]SECRET
[1281]CL BY: 2115436
[1283]CL REASON: Section 1.5 C
[1284]DECL ON: X1
[1286]Dav FRM: COV 2-87
[1288]TO: R. Bruce Burke @DCI
[1289]FROM: @ DCI
[1290]OFFICE: EXDIR STAFF
[1292]DATE: 09/21/98 05:44:25 PM
[1294]SUBJECT: (JFK Board Secrecy Agreements Issue
[1296]Bruce:
[1297]The EXDIR concurs with the OGC recommended option (#5) , provided that the letter is low-key and
[1299]‘stresses that the pre-publication review "obligation" is standard operating procedure. Additionally, he
[1300]requests the opportunity to view the letter in draft. Thanks. ©
[1302]‘Ramona
[1304](Option 5. In lieu of a security exit briefing, send each Board member and staffer a letter which expressly
[1305]mentions that they have an obligation to submit for prepublication review any future writings they plan to
[1306]publish (related to their work as Board members or staffers) as part of their obligation to protect classified
[1307]information. This approach would make it more inconvenient for the Board to probe for the source of this
[1308]obligation (which we would be unable to produce since we have not found any signed secrecy
[1309]agreements). Again, we bluff the Board. Board members and staffers sign nothing.)
[1311]cc: Dawn R. Eilenberger@ DCI, Valerie O. Patlersory@DCI, Rober J. Eatinger@DCI,
[1313]DiAlessans DCI ‘(Martin J. ‘Seante DA, jamie Jensen-Kendric
[1314]Sent on 21 September 1998 at 05:44:25 PM
[1316]SECRET
[1319]13-00000
[1321]q
[1323]the Central Intelligence Agency.
[1325]SEP.11.1998 2:41PM NO. G32 P.2
[1327]“TA if (print full name), hereby agree to accept as a prior condition of my
[1328]being employed by, or otherwise reuined to valam services for, the Central Intelligence Agency, or for staff elements of the
[1329]Director of Central Intelligence (hereinafter collectively referred to ps the “Central Intelligence Agency’’), the obligations
[1330]contained in this agreement |
[1332]2. I understand that in the course of my employment or other service with the Central Intelligence Agency I may be
[1333]lgiven access to information or material that is classified or is in the process of a classification determination in accordance
[1334]| lhe the standards set forth in Executive Order 12958 as amended or superseded, or other applicable Executive order, that if
[1335]‘distlosed in an unauthorized manner would jeopardize intelligence activities of the United States Government. I acoepr thar by
[1336]‘being granted access to such information or material I will be placed in 2 position of special confidence and trust and besome
[1337]obligated to protect the information and/or material from unauthorized disclosure,
[1339]3. In consideration for being employed or otherwise retained to provide services to the ‘Central Intelligence Agency, I
[1340]hereby agree that I will never disclose i in any form or-any.manner,.t0 any person not authorized by the Central Intelligence
[1341]Agency to receive it, any ioformation or material in either of the-following categories:
[1343]a, information or material received or obtained in the course of my employment or other service. with the Central
[1344]Intelligence Agency that is marked as classified or thar knowyis Classified;
[1346]b. information or material recaived or obtaihed in ne coarse be my employment or other service with the Central
[1347]Intelligence Agency that I know is in the process\of a\clessification determination.
[1349]4, I understand that it is my responsibility to comsult with, appropriate Management authorities in the component or
[1350]i te that employs me or has remined my services, or with, the Central Intelligence Agency’s Publications Review Board
[1351]if I am no longer employed by or associated with the Agency, in order to ensure that | know: 5) whether information or material
[1352]within my knowledge or cont ther have reason to believe might be in either of the categories set forth in paragraph 3 is
[1353]considered by the seal Intelligenca.Agency to fit in elther of those categories} and, 2) ,whon i
[1354]receive such inf cir-matérialcy »
[1356]S. As a forther ied on ofthe special confid Ge'fy the Cenpfal Intelltfénce Agency, I here-
[1358]‘py agree to submit for ‘Contral Iptellie ; i presaration_i any form, including 2
[1359]ork of fiction, which conte P intelligence dare iv} inf arty 9 mation of material that
[1361]ight be based upon either G publicly or that f have
[1363]hcrually prepared for public ¢
[1364]t any time thereafter, prior to°di
[1365]« forth in paragraph 3. I fi
[1366]ane: to do so from
[1368]Intelligence Agency or
[1369]ave access to the categories.
[1370]itil 1 have received written
[1372]6. I understand that the i j Intelligence Agency an
[1374]pportunity to determié : i ii mite nechen ot & publicly contai any information
[1376]material thet. have/pgreed : eg seeti and make a
[1378]ponse to me within’ adfalas spe on the basis
[1380]at the information gt fmiteri ‘al apo a, nt ically identify such
[1382]ources. My failie Srrefisdh to do a result in denial of pani lhc oe sel information
[1383]br material in dig Sal epi ligne Et iy ms
[1385]Vt understand peal hat I may ‘acquire in th oquyse of my iment of other service with
[1386]the Central Talla! pes 4 tata withed oft ¢ categories sot forth in psariph 3 of this. cgi are and will remain
[1388]the property of the United ‘Statéd’ Government unless ahd until otherwise’ determined by an appropriate official or final ruling
[1389]of a court of law. I agree to surrender anything constituting, containing of reflecting such information or material upon demiand
[1390]by an appropriate official of the Contra! Intelligence Agency, or upon the conclusion of my employment or other service with
[1392]|
[1393]8. I agree to notify the Central Intelligence Agency immediately in the event that 1 am called upon by judicial or con-
[1394]gressional authorities, or by specially established investigatory bodies of the executive branch, to testify about, or provide, in-
[1395]formation or material that I have agreed herein not to disclose. In any communication with any such authority or body, I shall
[1396]observe all applicable mules or procedures for ensuring that such information and/or material is handled in a secure manner.
[1398]- 9. T understand that nothing contained in this agreement prohibits me from reporting intelligence activities that I con-
[1399]sider to be unlawful or improper directly to the Intelligence Oversight Board established by the President, or to any successor
[1400]body that the President may establish, o or to the Select Comminee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives or the Senate.
[1401]I recognize that there are also established procedures for bringing such matters to the attention of the Agency's Inspector
[1402]General or to the Direotor of Central Intelligence. In making any report referred to in this paragraph, | will observe all applicable
[1403]rules or procedures for ensuring the secure handling of any information or material thar may be involved, I understand that
[1404]lany such information or material continues to be subject to this agreement for all other purposes and that such reporting does
[1406]ot constitute public ¢ disclo; or declassification of that iaformation or material.
[1407]FORM amo. , COSOLRTE PREVIOUS = a
[1410]awe eee
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[1415]ss ne :
[1417]yistrative action against me, which can include temporary loss of pay or termination of my coplppraeat or other service with ©
[1418]the Central Intelligence Agency.:I also understand that if I violate the terms of this agreement, the United States Government
[1420]‘| may institute a civil proceeding to seek compensatory damages or other appropriate relief. Further, I understand that the
[1422]disclosure of information that I have agreed herein not to disclose can, in some circumstances, constitute a criminal offense.
[1424]11. [understand thar-the United States Government may, prior to. any unauthorized disclosure that is threatened by me,
[1425]choose to apply to any appropriate court for an order enforcing this agreement. Nothing in this agreernent constitutes a waiver
[1426]on the part of the United States to instinte a civil or criminal proceeding for any breach of this agreement by me. Nothing in
[1427]this agreement constitutes a wavier on my part of any possible defenses I may have in connection with either civil or criminal
[1428]proceedings that may be brought against me.
[1430]12. In addition to any other remedy to which the United States Government may become entitled, I hereby assign to the
[1432]United States Government all rights, title, and interest in any and all royalties, remunerations, and emoluments that have resulted
[1433]or Will result or may result from any divulgence, publication or revelation of information or material by me that is casried out
[1434]in‘breach of paragraph 5 of this agreement or that involves information or material prohibited from disclosure by the terms of
[1436]| this agreement.
[1438]13. I understand and accept that, unless I'am provided a written release from this. agreement or any portion of it by the
[1439]Director of Central Intelligence or the Director’s representative, all the conditions and obligations accepted by me-in this agree-
[1440]| ment apply both during my employment or other service with the Central Intelligence Agency, and at all times thereafter.
[1442]14. I understand that the purpose of this agreement is to implement the responsibilities of the Director of Central Intel-
[1443]ligence, particularly the responsibility to protect intelligence sources and methods, as specified in the National Security Act of
[1444]1947, as amended.
[1446]15. These restrictions are consistent with and do not supersede conflict with or otherwise alter the employee obligations
[1447]: rights or liahilities created by Executive Order 12958; section 7211 of title 5, United States Code (governing disclosures to
[1448].. Congress); section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by the Military Whistleblower Protection Act (governing
[1449]~ disclosure to Congress. by members;.of the Military); section 2302(b)(8) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by the
[1450]. Whistleblower Protection Act (governing ‘disclosures of illegality, waste, fraud, abuse or public health or safety threats); the
[1451]*" Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (50 U.S.C., 421 et seq.) (governing disclosures that could expose confidential
[1452]Government agents), and the statutes which protect against disclosure that may compromise the national security, including
[1453]section 641, 793, 794, 798, and 952 of title 18, United States Code, and section 4(b) of the Subversive Activities. Act of 1950
[1454](50 U.S.C. section 783(b)). The definitions, requirements, obligations, rights, sanctions and liabilities created by said Executive
[1455]“Order and listed statutes are incorporated into this Agreement and are controlling.
[1457]16. I understand that nothing in this agreement: limits or otherwise affects any provision of criminal or other law that
[1458]may be applicable to the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, including the espionage laws (sections 793, 794 and :
[1459]798 of Title 18, United States (Code): and the Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-200; 50 US Cn 42le .
[1460]seq.).
[1462]17. Each of the numbered paragraphs and lettered subparagraphs of this agreement is severable. If a court. should find /
[1463]any of the paragraphs or subparagraphs of this agreement to be unenforceable, [ understand that all remaining provisions will
[1464]continue in full force. -
[1466]<a 18. I make this agreement in good faith, and with no purpose of evasion.
[1467]19. This agreement shall be interpreted under and in conformance with the law of the United States.
[1469]Signature
[1471]- Date
[1472](The execution of this agreement was witnessed by the undersigned, who accepted it on behalz of. the Central Tatelligence
[1473]Agency as a prior condition of the employment or other service of the person whose signature appears above.
[1475]| WITNESS AND ACCEPTANCE:
[1477]Signature