Defines FGI as information received in confidence from a foreign government. Calls for Secretary of State to renegotiate treaties that extend classification of FGI beyond 25 years. Specifies that no category of information warrants presumptive classification. Provides that instances of doubt ordinarily be resolved in favor of non-classification. Clarifies discretionary nature of such determinations.
Training is required for original classifiers.
Management of classified information by an original classifier to be an element of annual performance evaluation. Eliminates the catch-all category. Only the Director of ISOO has the authority to grant portion marking waivers. Directs agencies to establish procedures for processing challenges to classification. Ensures that challengers are not subject to retribution.