Publication Restriction - Sensitive, Classified, etc.

NC State University currently does not engage, as a matter of policy, in the conduct of research projects funded by sponsored agreements that contain reference to and as such portions of which are classified under various regulations. Many of our faculty are engaged in working with agencies on projects that are classified and those faculty maintain security clearances through the sponsoring agencies. However, the post-9/11 environment has made many previously unclassified projects subject to provisions that are either now classified or are being deemed sensitive or "future-sensitive". Additionally, as the institution endeavors to identify means to grow the research program, we must look to new markets where our research programs can excel. This website serves as a rough repository of information pertaining to a number of objectives including:

• How to deal with DFAR 252-204-7000, a clause from 1991 that is now being incorporated into univeristy contracts regularly
• How to deal with other restrictions or potential restrictions on publication or related
• Educate ourselves on the implications of becoming a secured facility pursuant to the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operating Manual (NISPOM) via the Defense Security Service (DSS)
• Build a foundational understanding of the subject to better communicate with our faculty and external constitutents.

Please direct all of your questions or concerns about this issue to Matt Ronning, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration by e-mail to matt_ronning@ncsu.edu.

Existing/Relevant "Policies" and "Regulations"

• UNC Administrative Manual (Relevant Sections are V-A, V-B and V-C)
• NCSU Research Policy (Relevant Sections are 5 and 7)

Relevant Developing Practices/Notes/Messages on the Matter

• NCSU Draft Informed Consent from Investigators for ITAR or other Restrictive Contract Langauge
• NCSU Standard Letter of Notification of the Office of the President of Planned Acceptance of Restrictive Contract Language
• UM General Counsel suggested publication language to avoid ITAR implications

Important Evaluation Resources

• NSF Director Colwell: Scientific Freedom and National Security: Devil's Bargain or Dual Responsibility
• Balancing Scientific Publication and National Secuirty Concerns: Issues for Congress (CRS)
• AAU Security Issues Web Site
  • Definitions and Regulations Involved in the Classified-Senstiive Information-Unclassified Debate from AAU
• AAU ITAR Resources Web Site
• MIT's Ad-Hoc Faculty Committee Addressing Disclosure of Scientific Research Results
• National Academies' Report on Post-September 11 Scientific Openness at Universities
• NASULGC/AAU Homeland Security Resources
• NCSU Export Controls Website

Other Considerations, Regulations and Websites of Interest

• Defense Security Service (with links to NISPOM, etc)
• State Department's Technology Alert List
• State Department's Visas Mantis (Eagle and Donkey) Procedures and Rules
• UNR Travel Alert Service Implementation
• Stanford's Travel Alert Service Information
• AAU Homeland Security Workshop – Summary and Action Steps

If you have any question, please contact Richard Best: 919.515.0158, export_controls@ncsu.edu.