U.S. Department of Energy
Scientific and Technical Information Program

Documents containing classified or controlled unclassified information (CUI) should be marked according to their respective guidance and directives. The links listed here provide resources to help ensure documents are appropriately marked.Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information, DOE... O 471.3 Chg 1 (Admin Chg) (link is external)Manual for Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information (link is external)Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, DOE O 471.1B (link is external)Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, 10 CFR 1017 (link is external)DOE CMPC Marking Resource (link is external)DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information (link is external)

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Certain types of information have restricted access whose publication or distribution is restricted by various laws, federal codes, executive orders, international agreements, etc. This information is known as controlled unclassified information and can be b...roadly categorized as Official Use Only, Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, and unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information.  Other types of information have restrictions on their handling such as certain copyrighted material.  However, regardless of the control marking, all STI is to be submitted to OSTI through appropriate applications. The Energy Link (E-Link (link is external)) has built-in encryption that will protect the submission of controlled unclassified STI.  Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information and Classified are to be submitted via other methods, see AN 241.5. Controlled unclassified STI must be marked and managed appropriately.  The appropriate handling/access restriction marking should be placed on the front of the document and "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" should be on the bottom of each page. The appropriate CUI should be indicated in the distribution/access limitation section on the accompanying Announcement Notice. Examples of acceptably marked controlled unclassified STI are included below.  See also Marking Requirements for additional information Please Note: The new DOE Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) order is currently being written and scheduled for completion by CY2021. Handling/Access Restriction Markings for Controlled Unclassified Information in STI Products Copyrighted Material Export Controlled Information (ECI) Limited Rights Data Official Use Only (OUO) - Program Determined Patent Caution Proprietary Data Protected Battery Information Protected CRADA Information Restricted Computer Software Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information - Unclassified Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information Copyrighted Material Material that is copyrighted may be subject to restrictions on reproduction (copying, either in paper or electronically); distribution, by sale or otherwise, in paper or electronically; the preparation of derivative works, including translations; public display of the material; and public performance of the material. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: Refer to STI and Copyright for detailed information and appropriate handling/access restriction markings. Export Controlled Information This is information containing technical data as defined in and controlled by U.S. export control statutes. In accordance with DOE Acquisition Guide - Chapter 3.3 (link is external), ECI must be clearly identified to ensure appropriate handling of such information by potential recipients. Information designated as ECI is given controlled distribution to prevent unauthorized release to foreign countries, organizations, or individuals. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: EXPORT CONTROLLED INFORMATIONContains technical information whose export is restricted by (insert). Violations may result in administrative, civil, and/or criminal penalties. Limit dissemination to U.S. persons. The cognizant program manager must approve other dissemination. This notice shall not be separated from the attached document. Reviewer(Signature) Date 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. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE These data are submitted with limited rights under Government Contract No. [number] (and subcontract [number], if appropriate). These data may be reproduced and used by the Government with the express limitation that they will not, without written permission of the Contractor, be used for purposes of manufacture nor disclosed outside the Government; except that the Government may disclose these data outside the Government for the following purposes, if any; provided that the Government makes such disclosure subject to prohibition against further use and disclosure: [Agencies may list additional purposes or if none, so state.] This notice shall be marked on any reproduction of these data, in whole or in part. Official Use Only - Program Determined This type of Official Use Only information is based on approved guidance as reflected in DOE Order 471.3, 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. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: For marking requirements, refer to DOE Manual 471.3-1, Manual for Identifying and Protecting Official Use Only Information (link is external). Patent Caution Federal agencies are authorized to withhold from public disclosure any invention in which the Government owns or may own a right, title, or interest, for a reasonable length of time so that a patent application can be filed. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: PATENT CAUTION This product may contain patentable subject matter protected from unauthorized disclosure under U.S. Patent Law (35 U.S.C. 205). No further dissemination outside of the Government without the approval of the Assistant General Counsel for Intellectual Property, U.S. Department of Energy. Proprietary Data Information developed exclusively at private expense and contains information not owned by the Government. Examples of proprietary information include, but are not limited to, company financial data, insurance coverage, cost information, proprietary technical data, limited rights data, and restricted computer software. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: See Limited Rights Data for technical data.  See Restricted Computer Software for computer software. Protected Battery Information In accordance with Public Law 102-381, Title II, 106 Stat. 1405 (link is external), products containing Protected Battery Information must be clearly marked with the Protected Battery Information handling/access restriction marking to prevent disclosure of such information. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: PROTECTED BATTERY INFORMATION This product contains Protected Battery Information which was produced under Contract/CRADA No. [number] and is not to be further disclosed for a period of up to five years after the completion of the individual project, or not prior to [date]. Protected CRADA Information Information produced in the performance of a CRADA 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. For additional information and guidance on CRADAs, see Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). Handling/Access Restriction Marking: PROTECTED CRADA INFORMATION This document contains protected CRADA information which was produced on [date] under CRADA No. [number] and is not to be further disclosed for a period of [not to exceed 5 years] from the date it was produced except as expressly provided for in the CRADA. For additional information and guidance on CRADAs, see Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). Restricted Computer Software Computer software developed at private expense and that is a trade secret, is commercial or financial and confidential or privileged, or is copyrighted computer software, including minor modifications of the computer software. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE This computer software is submitted with restricted rights under Government Contract No. [number] (and subcontract [number], if appropriate). It may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed by the Government except as provided in paragraph (b) of this notice or as otherwise expressly stated in the contract. This computer software may be- Used or copied for use with the computer(s) for which it was acquired, including computer(s) may be transferred; Used or copied for use with a backup computer if any computer for which it was acquired is inoperative; Reproduced for safekeeping (archives) or backup purposes; Modified, adapted, or combined with other computer software, provided that the modified, adapted, or combined portions of the derivative software incorporating any of the delivered, restricted computer software shall be subject to the same restricted rights; Disclosed to and reproduced for use by support service Contractors or their subcontractors in accordance with paragraphs (b)(1) through (4) of this notice; and Used or copied for use with a replacement computer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if this computer software is copyrighted computer software, it is licensed to the Government with the minimum rights set forth in paragraph (b) of this notice. Any other rights or limitations regarding the use, duplication, or disclosure of this computer software are to be expressly stated in, or incorporated in, the contract. This notice shall be marked on any reproduction of this computer software, in whole or in part. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Data first produced by a grantee that is a small business firm in performance of a small business innovation research grant issued under the authority of , which data are not generally known, and which data without obligation to its confidentiality have not been made available to others by the grantee or are not already available to the Government. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: SBIR/STTR RIGHTS NOTICE These SBIR/STTR data are furnished with SBIR/STTR rights under Grant No. [number] (and subcontract [number] if appropriate). For a period of 4 years after acceptance of all items to be delivered under this grant, the Government agrees to use these data for Government purposes only, and they shall not be disclosed outside the Government (including disclosure for procurement purposes) during such period without permission of the grantee, except that, subject to the foregoing use and disclosure prohibitions, such data may be disclosed for use by support contractors. After the aforesaid 4-year period the Government has a royalty-free license to use, and to authorize others to use on its behalf, these data for Government purposes, but is relieved of all disclosure prohibitions and assumes no liability for unauthorized use of these data by third parties. This Notice shall be affixed to any reproductions of these data in whole or in part. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information-Unclassified Unclassified or classified information concerning the design, arrangement, development, manufacture, testing, operation, administration, training, maintenance, and repair of propulsion plants of naval nuclear-powered ships and prototypes, including the associated shipboard and shore-based nuclear support facilities. Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI), is marked and handled as NOFORN, and may not be released publicly or for dissemination to foreign governments, foreign nationals, or any individual or activity not engaged in work for the naval reactors program. It is handled in accordance with Chief of Naval Operations Instruction N9210.3, Safeguarding of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, and is protected by export control requirements and statute. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: NOFORN (U-NNPI) This document is subject to special export controls, and each transmittal to foreign governments or foreign nationals may be made only with the approval of the Naval Sea Systems Command. Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information The unauthorized dissemination of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) is prohibited under Section 148 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. UCNI is identified and controlled as directed in DOE Order 471.1B, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information; and Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1017, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information. For marking requirements refer to DOE Order 471.1B, and 10 CFR 1017.16 and 1017.17. Handling/Access Restriction Marking: See also Classified and UCNI.

The Announcement Notice (AN) defines a set of metadata, including both required and optional fields, for use in describing the Department of Energy's (DOE) Scientific and Technical Information (STI) products for announcement and availability. An AN includes review and release information, enabling a...nnouncement and searchable online access as appropriate. Review Announcement Notices to learn more about how OSTI collects and preserves information AN 241.1 Lab/Program Offices AN 241.3 Universities and Awardees AN 241.4 Software - Limited DOE CODE Software - Unlimited (Open or Closed Source) AN 241.5 Classified and UCNI Submission AN 241.6 Publicly Available Scientific Research Datasets Please enable JavaScript in your browser if you want to filter the content on this page according to your interests. Choosing an Announcement Notice Show All Submission Tables The submission tool below has been created to help filter the available choices of Announcement Notices. Simply input your affiliation and what you are trying to submit and we will help you figure out what you will need for submission. See Submitting Final Scientific/Technical Reports, STI Reporting Requirements for Financial Assistance Awardees, STI Copyright, Protected STI, and Marking Requirements for additional information. Also, see the DOI Assignment Flowchart (PDF 130.58 KB) for more information on how DOIs are assigned by OSTI.Disclaimers are to be used on all DOE STI products as appropriate. Unclassified or Classified? Select Classification...UnclassifiedClassified What kind of organization are you affiliated with? Select Organization Type...Lab/Site Program OfficeFinancial Awardee/Grantee What type of product are you submitting? Select Product Type...Technical Workshop ReportConference/Event Paper or Presentation ProceedingsAccepted Manuscript of Journal ArticleProgram DocumentScientific and Technical (S&T) Accomplishment ReportBook/MonographPatentThesis/DissertationFactsheetScientific Research DatasetsScientific and Technical Computer Software Showing results for ... ... ... The tables below help identify which tools or resources you will need for submission according to the submitter and the classification and type of STI. See DOE Reporting Requirements, STI Reporting Requirements, STI Copyright, Protected STI, and Marking Requirements for additional information. Classified AN 241.5 More information can be found here. Unclassified - DOE Laboratories, Sites, and Facilities Product Types Submission Method Technical/Workshop Report Submit using AN 241.1. See Attributes to Include. Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Conference/Event Paper or Presentation/Proceeding Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Accepted Manuscript of Journal Article Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Program Document Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Scientific and Technical (S&T) Accomplishment Report Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Book/Monograph Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Patent OSTI obtains Patents of interest to DOE via special arrangements with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). Periodic review by Labs and DOE-funded inventors is desirable to ensure that all relevant patents are being included. Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Thesis/Dissertation Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Factsheet Submit using AN 241.1 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Scientific Research Datasets (Announce Only) Submit using AN 241.6 Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Scientific and Technical Computer Software Submit using AN 241.4. See 241.4 footnote. Submit using DOE CODE. See DOE CODE footnote. Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Each DOE laboratory has a site program to manage scientific and technical information produced under the contract and to make it available to DOE's Office of Scientific and Technical Information. Each site's STI Manager is involved in the process; for more information, see the listing of STI Managers. Unclassified - Financial Assistance Awardees Product Types Submission Method Technical/Workshop Report Submit using AN 241.3. See Attributes to Include. Conference/Event Paper or Presentation/Proceeding Submit using AN 241.3 Accepted Manuscript of Journal Article Submit using AN 241.3 Book/Monograph Submit using AN 241.3 Patent OSTI obtains Patents of interest to DOE via special arrangements with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). Periodic review by Labs and DOE-funded inventors is desirable to ensure that all relevant patents are being included. Thesis/Dissertation Submit using AN 241.3 Scientific Research Datasets (Announce Only) Submit using AN 241.6 Scientific and Technical Computer Software Submit using AN 241.4. See 241.4 footnote. Submit using DOE CODE. See DOE CODE footnote. Technical Report Attributes Attributes to include: Cover Page, Page 1: Final Technical Report for DE-XXXXXXXX (Universities and Awardees Only) Title Performing Organization Period of Performance Funding Office Date of Report DOI (if available) Report/Product number (if applicable) Award/Contract/Financial Assistance Number Distribution Statement (if applicable) Page 2: Title Author Abstract Distribution Statement (if applicable) Page 3: Disclaimers are to be used on all DOE STI products as appropriate. Please note that some contracts may include alternative disclaimers for use on STI Products. View Disclaimer. 241.4 Submission AN 241.4 - supports announcement of limited software (Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including DOE Official Use Only (OUO) and Export Controlled Information (ECI)) DOE CODE Submission DOE CODE - supports submission and announcement of DOE-funded unlimited availability software (including closed source, proprietary software) /* >