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Executive Order 12958Revoked

Classified National Security Information

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Bill Clinton
April 17, 1995
60 FR 19825

This executive order has been revoked

EO 13526 (Obama)

Summary

Overhauled the classification system for national security information, establishing automatic declassification schedules and creating the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).

Topics

classificationnational securitydeclassificationgovernment transparency

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