Has DOE identified any damage to national security resulting from disclosure of the size of its intelligence budget?
The DOE intelligence budget does not disclose any classified information. National security is neither threatened nor damaged as a result of the UNCLASSIFIED intelligence budget released to the public. The Secretary of Energy has provided leadership in not only redefining what the Department’s business lines are, but also how the Department does business. We embrace continuous quality improvement as the only path to successful change. It is my firm belief that the Department’s UNCLASSIFIED intelligence budget is consistent with the Secretary’s new vision for the Department. In addition, it is also consistent with the intention to continue DOE’s rich heritage of meeting important national goals. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Notra Trulock, III, Director, Office of Energy Intelligence. Sincerely, John G.
