# 45 CFR § 601.2: Classification authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 601.2
- **Heading:** Classification authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER VI—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION > PART 601—CLASSIFICATION AND DECLASSIFICATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION

## Text

The Foundation does not have original classification authority under Executive Order 12958. In any instance where a Foundation employee develops information that appears to warrant classification because of its national security character, the material will be afforded protection and sent to the Division of Administrative Services (DAS). Upon determination that classification is warranted, DAS will submit such material to the agency that has appropriate subject matter interest and classification authority.
[47 FR 57284, Dec. 23, 1983, as amended at 61 FR 51021, Sept. 30, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 601.1 § 601.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.2 § 601.2 Classification authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.3 § 601.3 Security program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.4 § 601.4 Classification Review Committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.5 § 601.5 Derivative classification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.6 § 601.6 Downgrading and declassification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.7 § 601.7 Mandatory declassification review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.8 § 601.8 Access to classified materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 601.9 § 601.9 Access by historical researchers and former Presidential appointees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-601.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 606.1 § 606.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-606.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 606.2 § 606.2 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-606.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 606.3 § 606.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-606.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 606.10 § 606.10 Self-evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-606.10.md)
- [45 CFR § 606.11 § 606.11 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-606.11.md)

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