PSH-24-0105 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On October 9, 2024, an Administrative Judge (AJ) determined that an Individual's access authorization should not be granted under 10 C.F.R. Part 710. The LSO cited security concerns regarding the Individual's failure to file tax returns in multiple jurisdictions over eight years . Additionally, the Individual had outstanding medical debt from 2019. At the conclusion of the hearing, the AJ determined that the LSO appropriately invoked Guideline F. While the AJ determined that the Individual had brought forth sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the medical debt was mitigated through a repayment plan, the Individual failed to resolve the Guideline F security concerns regarding his failure to file tax returns. Accordingly, the AJ concluded that the Individual's access authorization should not be granted. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0105, Balzon)