What you need to report if you have a government clearance

Published: 09/04/2025

Being issued a government clearance is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. All clearance holders are required to report the following:

  • Unofficial foreign travel
    • When traveling out of the country, UCOR email and/or network must not be accessed.
  • Contact with foreign intelligence
  • Elicitation (someone attempting to obtain information)
  • Continuing association with foreign nationals
  • Foreign activities
  • Arrests, criminal charges, citations, tickets, summons, or detentions by federal, state, or other law enforcement authorities for violations of law within or outside the U.S. Traffic violations for which a fine of less then $300 was imposed need not be reported, unless the violation was alcohol or drug related
  • Financial anomalies including, but not limited to bankruptcy, wage garnishment, delinquency more than 120 days on any debt, infusions of assets more than $10,000 or greater such as inheritance, winnings or small financial gain
  • Name change
  • Change in citizenship
  • Use of federally illegal drugs, and any drug or alcohol related treatment
  • Immediate family member assuming residence in a sensitive country
  • Hospitalization for mental health reasons
  • Marriage/cohabitation

In addition to clearance holders, all uncleared should report their foreign travel per UCOR-5600.

Contact facilityaccess@orcc.doe.gov to receive the reporting form and receive instructions for completion.

Contact Cyber Security for any questions pertaining to network access while on foreign travel.