Case Headnote
ISCR Case No. 08-00899.a2
deniedSep 24, 2008· Hon. Jean E. Smallin· hearing
Summary
An applicant, representing himself, sought reconsideration of a previously denied security clearance. The initial denial was based on concerns under four guidelines: Guideline B (Foreign Influence), Guideline C (Foreign Preference), Guideline E (Personal Conduct), and Guideline F (Financial Considerations).
The Board reviewed the applicant's request for reconsideration but found that he did not present a persuasive reason to alter its original decision. Specifically, the Board determined that the security concerns related to Guideline E (Personal Conduct) had not been successfully mitigated.
Consequently, the Board denied the applicant's request for reconsideration, upholding the original denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant did not articulate a persuasive reason to change the Board's resolution.
- The Board found no successful mitigation of the security concerns under Guideline E.
Conditions Referenced
Disqualifying
- Guideline BappliedForeign Influence
- Guideline CappliedForeign Preference
- Guideline EappliedPersonal Conduct
- Guideline FappliedFinancial Considerations
Key Rule Quoted
“there is no right to reconsideration; the Board has the sole discretion to decide whether to exercise its inherent authority to reconsider one of its decisions.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issued—
- Answer filedAug 3, 2008Request for reconsideration submitted.
- Hearing held—
- Decision dateSep 24, 2008
Cite For
- Denial of Reconsideration Requests Based on Lack of Persuasive Reasons
- Discretion of the Board in Reconsideration Matters
- Application of Multiple Disqualifying Conditions Under Guidelines B, C, E, and F
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