PSH-23-0111 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

access authorization under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. In September 2022, the Individual completed a Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP) in which he disclosed that he had fallen into delinquency on child support obligations, owed over $ 2,000 in unpaid taxes, and had not filed Federal or state personal income tax returns for the 2020 or 2021 tax years. A background investigation of the Individual revealed that the Individual had numerous consumer debts referred to collections which he had not disclosed on the QNSP. At the hearing, the Individual testified and provided corroborating evidence to establish that he had filed all required Federal and state personal income tax returns, resolved some of his delinquent debts, and made progress in paying back child support. However, the Individual remained behind on his child support obligations, had not complied with a payment plan to resolve his unpaid taxes, and had not resolved his largest delinquent consumer debts. Therefore, the Administrative Judge determined that the Individual had not fully resolved the security concerns under Guideline F and should not be granted access authorization. (OHA Case No. PSH-23-0111, Harmonick)