§710.7. Application of the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines. — Inbound Citations

(a) The procedures outlined in this part apply to determinations of eligibility for access authorization or eligibility to hold a sensitive position for:

(1) Employees (including consultants) of, and applicants for employment with, contractors and agents of the DOE;

(2) Access permittees of the DOE and their employees (including consultants) and applicants for employment;

(3) Employees (including consultants) of, and applicants for employment with, the DOE; and

(a) The Administrative Judge shall carefully consider the entire record of the proceeding and shall render a decision, within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the hearing transcript, as to whether granting or restoring the individual's access authorization would not endanger the common defense and security and would be clearly consistent with the national interest. In resolving a question concerning the eligibility of an individual for access authorization under these procedures, the Administrative Judge shall consider the factors stated in § 710.7(c) to determine whether the findings will be favorable or unfavorable.