PSH-24-0072 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On June 12, 2024, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should not be granted under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual is employed with a DOE Contractor and is moving to a position that requires him to hold a security clearance. The Local Security Office ( LSO) received potentially derogatory information regarding the Individual's failure to file his state and federal income taxes for tax years 2020 and 2021.

The Individual testified at the hearing and submitted fifteen exhibits. Although the Individual submitted copies of tax filings, he could not demonstrate that he had discharged his obligation to file and pay his state and federal income taxes. Accordingly, the Individual failed to mitigate the stated Guideline F concerns. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0072, Rahimzadeh)