PSH-24-0168 - In the Matter of Personnel Security Hearing

On November 26, 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 alcohol consumption and personal conduct. Although the Individual had taken action to address his maladaptive alcohol consumption, the Individual had not been abstinent for twelve months, and therefore, failed to mitigate the stated Guideline G concerns. Further, although it was determined that some of the stated Guideline E concerns did not, in fact, raise a concern under Guideline E of the Adjudicative Guidelines, the Individual failed to mitigate two of the Guideline E concerns. (OHA Case No. PSH-24-0168, Rahimzadeh)