PSH-21-0061 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On October 26, 2021, an Administrative Judge (AJ) determined that an Individual should be granted access authorization under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. Derogatory information regarding the Individual's alcohol consumption was discovered during a background investigation. He was referred to a DOE Contractor Psychologist, who opined that the Individual habitually consumed alcohol to excess. The Psychologist also diagnosed the Individual with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

At the Hearing, the Individual presented evidence that he had remained abstinent from alcohol for over a year and that he had completed a treatment program. He also presented evidence that he had learned stress management techniques and was adequately coping with his anxiety. The DOE presented evidence that the Individual was adequately rehabilitated.

Accordingly, the Administrative Judge concluded that the Individual had mitigated the security concerns raised by the LSO and that he should be granted access authorization. OHA Case No. PSH-21-0061 (Kristin L).