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Purpose. To provide policy and procedures for reviewing technical data and information under the cognizance and/or control of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) claimancy and NAVSEA affiliated Program Executive Offices (PEOs) that is intended for public release. Governing instructions and guidance documents, references (a) through (o), are listed in enclosure (1). Terms used in this instruction are defined in enclosure (2).

Applicability. a. This instruction applies to official information and technical data intended for public release prepared by the following individuals/organizations, as the information pertains to military matters, national security issues, naval nuclear propulsion information (NNPI), and subjects of significant concern under the cognizance of the NAVSEA claimancy and NAVSEA affiliated PEOs. The following individuals/organizations shall adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in this instruction: