scope:

This instruction governs all intelligence activities, intelligence-related activities, special access programs, and covert actions within the DON. It applies to all components and activities and their personnel, supporting contractors and consultants. No program or activity shall be exempt from the requirements of this instruction, regardless of sensitivity, classification or degree of restriction on access. 

This instruction does not supersede or modify references (a), (b), or (c), which govern communications between personnel of the DON and the Congress. Release of classified information shall be in accordance with policies set forth in reference (a).

This instruction does not supersede or modify intelligence oversight laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Purpose 

To define responsibility within the Department of the Navy (DON) for determining when and which congressional committees should be informed of intelligence activities, intelligence-related activities, special access programs, and covert actions.

To publish procedures for processing the recommendation to inform the Congress, to ensure coordination with the DON, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community, and to ensure clear written documentation of the notification process.

To identify in one DON instruction the various statutory and administrative authorities requiring congressional notification of intelligence activities, intelligence-related activities, special access programs, and covert actions. 

This instruction has been substantially revised and should be reviewed in its entirety.