The Department of Energy has instructed its employees to classify certain documents related to assessment of grants and contracts with 'legal privilege' in order to protect them from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. A memo from acting general counsel David R. Taggart details the need for agency officials to evaluate whether these grants efficiently align with the DOE's priorities. It emphasizes the need for clarity and attention to detail in identifying grants that may be terminated or renegotiated, acknowledging that even the national laboratory system could be affected in light of potential cuts.
The Department of Energy directed employees to mark documents assessing agency grants and contracts with 'legal privilege' to prevent disclosure under FOIA requests.
In a memo from acting general counsel David R. Taggart, agency officials were instructed to assess grants for efficiency and alignment with DOE priorities.
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