PSH-24-0068 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On June 18, 2024, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual should not be granted access authorization under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual is employed by a DOE contractor in a position that requires possession of access authorization. The Local Security Office (LSO) received derogatory information regarding the Individual's failure to file his federal income tax returns for tax years 1998 through 2022, and his failure to file his state income tax returns for tax years 1999 through 2022. After a hearing, the Administrative Judge found that the Individual did not put forth sufficient evidence to resolve the Guideline F security concerns because the Individual failed to demonstrate that he made arrangements with the appropriate tax authorities to file his delinquent tax returns. Accordingly, the Administrative Judge concluded that the Individual should not be granted access authorization. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0068, Thompson III)