PSH-24-0154 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On December 13, 2024, an Administrative Judge determined that the Individual's access authorization should not be restored under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The Individual is employed by a DOE Contractor in a position that requires him to hold a security clearance. The Local Security Office (LSO) received potentially derogatory information regarding the Individual's maladaptive alcohol consumption and criminal conduct. The Individual had taken action to address his maladaptive alcohol consumption . However, as the Individual had a prior history of treatment and relapse while holding an access authorization, the Individual failed to sufficiently address the matter of whether he will relapse again . Further, although some of the stated concerns under Guideline J were sufficiently mitigated, the Individual failed to mitigate the alcohol-related criminal charges. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0154, Rahimzadeh)