32 CFR § 222.3 - Definitions.

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# 222.3 Definitions.

Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this part.

*Foreign Government Information (FGI).* Defined in DoD 5200.1-R (available at *http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520001r.pdf*).

*Formal Control System.* A system designed to ensure DoD Component accountability and compliance. For each MDR request, the system shall contain, at a minimum, a unique tracking number, requester's name and organizational affiliation, information requested, date of receipt, and date of closure.

*Formerly Restricted Data.* Defined in DoD 5200.1-R.

*MDR.* The review of classified information for declassification in response to a declassification request that meets the requirements under section 3.5 of Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” December 29, 2009.

*Restricted Data.* Defined in DoD 5200.1-R.