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Disclosure Process
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Disclosure Process
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Disclosure Process
The Disclosure Process is a crucial component of the UAP Disclosure Act, designed to ensure a systematic and fair approach to releasing UAP-related information to the public. This process balances the need for transparency with national security considerations.
The Disclosure Process is a crucial component of the UAP Disclosure Act, designed to ensure a systematic and fair approach to releasing UAP-related information to the public. This process balances the need for transparency with national security considerations.
The Disclosure Process is a crucial component of the UAP Disclosure Act, designed to ensure a systematic and fair approach to releasing UAP-related information to the public. This process balances the need for transparency with national security considerations.
Note:
The 25-year automatic declassification rule for UAP records was enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The initial records review process is currently underway. However, it's crucial to understand that without the Review Board proposed in the UAP Disclosure Act of 2024, there is no independent enforcement, oversight, or compliance mechanism in place. This lack of external accountability underscores the importance of establishing the Review Board to ensure thorough and impartial implementation of the disclosure process.
Note:
The 25-year automatic declassification rule for UAP records was enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The initial records review process is currently underway. However, it's crucial to understand that without the Review Board proposed in the UAP Disclosure Act of 2024, there is no independent enforcement, oversight, or compliance mechanism in place. This lack of external accountability underscores the importance of establishing the Review Board to ensure thorough and impartial implementation of the disclosure process.
Note:
The 25-year automatic declassification rule for UAP records was enacted as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The initial records review process is currently underway. However, it's crucial to understand that without the Review Board proposed in the UAP Disclosure Act of 2024, there is no independent enforcement, oversight, or compliance mechanism in place. This lack of external accountability underscores the importance of establishing the Review Board to ensure thorough and impartial implementation of the disclosure process.
Initial Record Review
Initial Record Review
The first step involves a comprehensive examination of all UAP-related records by relevant government agencies.
This initial review aims to:
The first step involves a comprehensive examination of all UAP-related records by relevant government agencies.
This initial review aims to:
Identify and catalog all pertinent documents
Document Identification and Cataloging
Identify and catalog all pertinent documents
Document Identification and Cataloging
Identify and catalog all pertinent documents
Document Identification and Cataloging
Assess the sensitivity and classification level of each record
Sensitivity Assessment
Assess the sensitivity and classification level of each record
Sensitivity Assessment
Assess the sensitivity and classification level of each record
Sensitivity Assessment
Prepare records for potential disclosure or further review
Preparation for Disclosure
Prepare records for potential disclosure or further review
Preparation for Disclosure
Prepare records for potential disclosure or further review
Preparation for Disclosure
Targeted Agencies:
Targeted Agencies:
Criteria for Disclosure
Criteria for Disclosure
The Act mandates a 'presumption of disclosure' for all UAP records, with automatic declassification 25 years after creation unless the President certifies specific grounds for postponement.
This applies retroactively, meaning records created before 1999 are subject to immediate declassification review.
Clear criteria guide the disclosure process, balancing transparency with national security considerations.
These criteria include:
The Act mandates a 'presumption of disclosure' for all UAP records, with automatic declassification 25 years after creation unless the President certifies specific grounds for postponement.
This applies retroactively, meaning records created before 1999 are subject to immediate declassification review.
Clear criteria guide the disclosure process, balancing transparency with national security considerations.
These criteria include:
Relevance to UAP investigations and incidents
UAP Relevance
Relevance to UAP investigations and incidents
UAP Relevance
Age and current sensitivity of the information
Time Sensitivity
Age and current sensitivity of the information
Time Sensitivity
Potential impact on national security if disclosed
National Security Impact
Potential impact on national security if disclosed
National Security Impact
Public interest and historical significance
Public and Historical Value
Public interest and historical significance
Public and Historical Value
Note:
This process continues on a rolling basis, with each passing year automatically bringing a new set of 25-year-old records into the declassification category. For example, in 2025, records from 2000 would become eligible for automatic declassification. This rolling mechanism ensures a continuous flow of historical UAP information to the public, gradually unveiling older records that are less likely to pose current security risks.
Note:
This process continues on a rolling basis, with each passing year automatically bringing a new set of 25-year-old records into the declassification category. For example, in 2025, records from 2000 would become eligible for automatic declassification. This rolling mechanism ensures a continuous flow of historical UAP information to the public, gradually unveiling older records that are less likely to pose current security risks.
Postponement Grounds
Postponement Grounds
In some cases, disclosure may need to be delayed.
Grounds for postponement include:
In some cases, disclosure may need to be delayed.
Grounds for postponement include:
Ongoing national security concerns
Protecting Current Operations
Ongoing national security concerns
Protecting Current Operations
Protection of intelligence sources and methods
Shielding Critical Intelligence Assets
Protection of intelligence sources and methods
Shielding Critical Intelligence Assets
Privacy considerations for individuals involved
Respecting Personal Boundaries
Privacy considerations for individuals involved
Respecting Personal Boundaries
International relations implications
Navigating International Relations
International relations implications
Navigating International Relations
Appeals Process
Appeals Process
To ensure fairness and thoroughness, an appeals process is established:
To ensure fairness and thoroughness, an appeals process is established:
Government agencies can appeal decisions to disclose sensitive information
Protecting Sensitive Information
Government agencies can appeal decisions to disclose sensitive information
Protecting Sensitive Information
The public and researchers can appeal decisions to withhold information
Advocating for Transparency
The public and researchers can appeal decisions to withhold information
Advocating for Transparency
The Review Board adjudicates appeals, making final determinations
Impartial Decision-Making
The Review Board adjudicates appeals, making final determinations
Impartial Decision-Making
In special cases, appeals may be elevated to the President for final decision
Executive-Level Review
In special cases, appeals may be elevated to the President for final decision
Executive-Level Review
