STI Software Appropriate for Announcement
Scientific and technical computer software is a type of STI managed by the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). A new model for scientific software collaboration, archiving, and dissemination called DOE CODE replaced OSTI's software center, the Energy Science and Technology Software Center (ESTSC).
DOE national laboratories and other DOE facilities/contractors who have developed and/or modified software during work supported by DOE or during work carried out for others at DOE facilities are required to announce the software with the appropriate announcement record to DOE CODE, if the software meets the following criteria:
- the software meets the definition of STI;
- the software is known or expected to be useful inside or outside the DOE community, or is not specific to the originating site; and
- a stable, usable, documented version of the software exists (i.e., the software is not under initial development);
- the software has undergone all appropriate reviews for sensitivity and export control.
Exclusions. Software that meets the following criteria need not be announced:
- operational systems software that is site-specific, unique to a particular hardware, or necessary to ensure the fundamental operability of automated data processing equipment, whether supplied by the manufacturer of the system hardware or others;
- computer software programs developed and/or modified during work carried out for others at DOE facilities that are specifically excluded in the agreement under which the non-DOE funded work was performed;
- software generated under the auspices of the Energy Information Administration; and
- specific software used by power administrations for the operation, control, planning, and modeling of electric power transmission systems and the interconnected utilities; however, modifications/enhancements to portions of this software that are not an integral part of the whole and have potential application outside the power administrations should be announced.
Software Categories
Different categories of software have different distribution requirements, limitations and appropriate distribution channels, which are defined in the Software Categories table. Scientific and technical software will be disseminated by the Sites, according to the applicable distribution limitation.
UNL - Unlimited
Unclassified information that is publicly releasable.Definition - Unclassified information that is publicly releasable.
NoneAdditional Required Fields - None
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO - Official Use Only
Information designated as Official Use Only is unclassified information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.Definition - Information designated as Official Use Only is unclassified information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;ECI - Official Use Only; Export Controlled Information
This is information containing technical data as defined in and controlled by U.S. export control statutes. Information designated as ECI is given controlled distribution to prevent unauthorized release to foreign countries, organizations, or individuals.Definition - This is information containing technical data as defined in and controlled by U.S. export control statutes. Information designated as ECI is given controlled distribution to prevent unauthorized release to foreign countries, organizations, or individuals.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;SSI - Official Use Only; Security Sensitive Information
Unclassified information of a sensitive nature, that if publicly disclosed could be expected to have a harmful impact on the security of Federal operations or assets, the public health or safety of the citizens of the United States or its residents, or the nation's long-term economic prosperity; and which describes, discusses, or reflects: 1) the ability of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States to resist intrusion, interference, compromise, theft, or incapacitation by either physical or computer-based attack or other similar conduct that violates Federal, State, or local law; harms interstate, international commerce of the United States; or, threatens public health or safety; 2) any currently viable assessment, projection, or estimate of the security vulnerability of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States, specifically including, but not limited to vulnerability assessment, security testing, risk evaluation, risk-management planning, or risk audit; and 3) any currently applicable operational problem or solution regarding the security of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States, specifically including but not limited to the repair, recovery, redesign, reconstruction, relocation, insurance, and continuity of operations of any element.Definition - Unclassified information of a sensitive nature, that if publicly disclosed could be expected to have a harmful impact on the security of Federal operations or assets, the public health or safety of the citizens of the United States or its residents, or the nation's long-term economic prosperity; and which describes, discusses, or reflects: 1) the ability of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States to resist intrusion, interference, compromise, theft, or incapacitation by either physical or computer-based attack or other similar conduct that violates Federal, State, or local law; harms interstate, international commerce of the United States; or, threatens public health or safety; 2) any currently viable assessment, projection, or estimate of the security vulnerability of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States, specifically including, but not limited to vulnerability assessment, security testing, risk evaluation, risk-management planning, or risk audit; and 3) any currently applicable operational problem or solution regarding the security of any element of the critical infrastructure of the United States, specifically including but not limited to the repair, recovery, redesign, reconstruction, relocation, insurance, and continuity of operations of any element.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;PROT - Official Use Only; Protected Data CRADA/EPACT/OTHER
Information produced in the performance of a CRADA (e.g. Energy Policy Act (EPAct)) that is marked as being Protected CRADA Information by a party to the agreement and that would have been proprietary information had it been obtained from a non-Federal entity. It may be protected for a period up to 5 years from the date it was produced, except as expressly provided for in the CRADA.Definition - Information produced in the performance of a CRADA (e.g. Energy Policy Act (EPAct)) that is marked as being Protected CRADA Information by a party to the agreement and that would have been proprietary information had it been obtained from a non-Federal entity. It may be protected for a period up to 5 years from the date it was produced, except as expressly provided for in the CRADA.
1) Release Date
2) CRADA, EPACT, or OTHER Checkbox
3) OUO Exemption Number
Additional Field Required - 1) Release Date
2) CRADA, EPACT, or OTHER Checkbox
3) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;PAT - Official Use Only; Patent Pending
A phrase that often appears on manufactured items, meaning that someone has applied for a patent on an invention that is contained in the manufactured items. Serves as a warning that a patent may issue that would cover the item and that copiers should be careful because they might infringe if the patent issues.Definition - A phrase that often appears on manufactured items, meaning that someone has applied for a patent on an invention that is contained in the manufactured items. Serves as a warning that a patent may issue that would cover the item and that copiers should be careful because they might infringe if the patent issues.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;PROP - Official Use Only; Limited Rights Data
Data, other than computer software, that embody trade secrets or are commercial or financial and confidential or privileged, to the extent that such data pertain to items, components, or processes developed at private expense, including minor modifications.Definition - Data, other than computer software, that embody trade secrets or are commercial or financial and confidential or privileged, to the extent that such data pertain to items, components, or processes developed at private expense, including minor modifications.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
NoneAdditional Optional Fields - None
OUO;PDOUO - Official Use Only; Program-Determined Official Use Only
This type of Official Use Only information is based on approved guidance as reflected in DOE O 471.3 Chg 1 (Admin Chg) Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information. CG-SS-4, Classification and UCNI Guide for Safeguards and Security Information, dated 9/12/00, and other classification guides (link is external) provide one type of program-determined guidance for marking and protecting Official Use Only information.Definition - This type of Official Use Only information is based on approved guidance as reflected in DOE O 471.3 Chg 1 (Admin Chg) Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information. CG-SS-4, Classification and UCNI Guide for Safeguards and Security Information, dated 9/12/00, and other classification guides (link is external) provide one type of program-determined guidance for marking and protecting Official Use Only information.
1) OUO Exemption NumberAdditional Field Required - 1) OUO Exemption Number
1) Specify DOE Headquarters Program Office and reason for protectionAdditional Optional Fields - 1) Specify DOE Headquarters Program Office and reason for protection