32 CFR 2400.24
§ 2400.24 Downgrading.
United States · 32 CFR — National Defense · Status: effective
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- 32 CFR 2400.24, § 2400.24 Downgrading, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/149002
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(a) When it will serve a useful purpose, original classification authorities may, at the time of original classification, specify that downgrading of the assigned classification will occur on a specified date or upon the occurrence of a stated event.
(b) Classified information marked for automatic downgrading is downgraded accordingly without notification to holders.
(c) Classified information not marked for automatic downgrading may be assigned a lower classification designation by the originator or by an official authorized to declassify the same information. Prompt notice of such downgrading shall be provided to known holders of the information.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.