Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.2700.41 General restrictions on access

(a) Determination of need-to-know. Classified information shall be made available to a person only when the possessor of the classified information establishes in each instance, except as provided in section 4–3 of E.O. 12065, that access is essential to the accomplishment of official Government duties or contractual obligations.

(b) Determination of Trustworthiness. A person is eligible for access to classified information only after a showing of trustworthiness as determined by the President's Personal Representative for Micronesian Status Negotiations based upon appropriate investigations in accordance with applicable standards and criteria.