Second Degree Clause Samples

Second Degree. Performance failures that have been determined, in accordance with applicable law, regulation, or DOE directive, to have actually resulted in, or that can reasonably be expected to result in, serious damage to the national security. The following are examples of performance failures or performance failures of similar import that will be considered second degree: (i) Theft, loss or diversion of Category III SNM that is due to a failure or inadequacy of performance by the Contractor. (ii) Inventory differences of Category I/II/III SNM beyond alarm limits where there is no evidence that the difference is created by loss, theft, or diversion. (iii) Any amount of SNM found in a dangerous/hazardous or unapproved storage environment, or unapproved mode of transportation/transfer. (iv) Failure to implement corrective action(s) in response occurrence of any second degree performance failure.

Second Degree. Performance failures that have been determined, in accordance with applicable law, regulation, or DOE directive, to have actually resulted in, or that can reasonably be expected to result in, serious damage to the national security. The following are examples of performance failures or performance failures of similar import that will be considered second degree: (i) Non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and DOE directives actually resulting in, or creating risk of, loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure of Secret Restricted Data or other information classified as Secret. (ii) Contractor actions that result in a breakdown of the safeguards and security management system that can reasonably be expected to result in the loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure of Secret Restricted Data, or other information classified as Secret. (iii) Failure to promptly report the loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure of Restricted Data or other classified information regardless of classification (except for information covered by paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause). (iv) Failure to timely implement corrective actions stemming from the loss, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure of Secret Restricted Data or other information classified as Secret.

Second Degree a. Leaving work during working hours without permission. b. Carelessness or negligence which results in the destruction or damage of Station or State property, or endangers life or property. c. Violation of the Station's rules governing solicitation and distributions. d. Participation in horseplay or practical jokes, or disorderly conduct of any kind while on Station premises or on Station business, including the use of abusive, profane, or threatening language or conduct. e. Failure or refusal to follow Station policy or rules, or reasonable instruction of supervisors.