PSH-21-0101- In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On January 25, 2022, an Administrative Judge determined that an individual's access authorization under 10 C.F.R. Part 710 should be granted. The Individual is employed by a DOE contractor in a position requiring that he hold a DOE security clearance. The Individual reported that he had failed to file state and federal taxes for tax years 2016 through 2019.

During the hearing, the Individual presented evidence that he had filed all delinquent taxes and had filed his 2020 taxes as well. He also presented evidence that he had paid all taxes owed and had the ability to pay any associated penalties once they were assessed. The Individual testified that he had been misinformed about the need to file tax returns annually, whether or not he expected to receive a refund. He was committed to completing his tax obligations on time in the future. The Administrative Judge determined that the Individual had resolved the security concern associated with Guideline F . Accordingly, she concluded that the Individual's access authorization should be granted. (OHA Case No. PSH-21-0101, Martin)