# Department of Defense Personnel Security Program (PSP)
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2014-04-01 · Effective 2014-05-01 · 79 FR 18161
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-06544
- **Category:** security-clearance
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 18161
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 156
- **Publication date:** 2014-04-01
- **Effective date:** 2014-05-01
- **DOD docket:** DOD-2008-OS-0160
## Abstract

This rule updates policies and responsibilities for the Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel Security Program (PSP) in accordance with the provisions of current U.S. Code, Public Laws, and Executive Orders (E.O.). This rule establishes policy and assigns responsibilities related to the operation of the DoD PSP, including investigative and adjudicative policy for determining eligibility to hold a national security position. This rule also establishes investigative and adjudicative policy for the Department's personal identity verification (PIV) credential.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/01/2014-06544/department-of-defense-personnel-security-program-psp)
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