On November 16, 2022, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen led the virtual meeting, which was attended by Benjamin Powell, Carter Burwell, Paul Noel Chretien, John Tierney, Michael Lawrence, Trey Gowdy, and Laura DeBonis. PIDB members heard a briefing on blockchain, cognitive technologies, and … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on November 16, 2022
Declassified: 9/11 Commission Interviews with Bush and Cheney
The declassification and release today (November 9, 2022) of the interview with President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney conducted by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (the 9/11 Commission) follows recommendations long advocated by the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB). The release of the transcript addresses one of … Continue reading Declassified: 9/11 Commission Interviews with Bush and Cheney
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on October 19, 2022
On October 19, 2022, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen led the virtual meeting, which was attended by Alissa Starzak, John Tierney, Trey Gowdy, Paul-Noel Chretien, Ben Powell, Laura Debonis, and Michael Lawrence. In the session, the members received a periodically required ethics briefing … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on October 19, 2022
Interviews with the PIDB: Chairman Ezra Cohen
Today we launch a series of interviews conducted by Rachel Legow and Matt Arnold with members of the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB), beginning with PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen. Ezra Cohen, the chair of the PIDB, served in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community prior to his board appointment. The PIDB is charged … Continue reading Interviews with the PIDB: Chairman Ezra Cohen
PIDB Posts Agenda for Virtual Public Meeting Held on August 19, 2022
On August 19, 2022, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) held a virtual public meeting to mark the completion of their feasibility study on the Declassification of Records Relating to Nuclear Weapons Testing and Cleanup Activities in the Marshall Islands. PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen led the virtual public meeting, which was attended by the PIDB … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Virtual Public Meeting Held on August 19, 2022
PIDB Posts Marshall Islands Declassification Feasibility Study; Register Before Midnight for Virtual Public Meeting Set for tomorrow, August 19, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) has posted its Marshall Islands declassification feasibility study on the PIDB Recommendations and Reports webpage, here: https://www.archives.gov/files/pidb/recommendations/marshall-islands-feasibility-study-2022-.pdf. The completed study has also been presented to Congress, and the Secretaries of the Departments of Defense and Energy, as required under the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. Registration remains open … Continue reading PIDB Posts Marshall Islands Declassification Feasibility Study; Register Before Midnight for Virtual Public Meeting Set for tomorrow, August 19, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
PIDB Virtual Public Meeting Set for Friday, August 19, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will host a virtual public meeting on Friday, August 19, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. PIDB members and staff will discuss the results of their Marshall Islands Declassification Feasibility Study, which will be published prior to the public meeting and presented to Congress, and the Secretaries of the … Continue reading PIDB Virtual Public Meeting Set for Friday, August 19, 2022, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
ISOO Publishes its FY 2021 Annual Report to the President
On Friday, July 29, the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) published its FY 2021 Annual Report to the President. Each year, ISOO reports to the President on the implementation of the Classified National Security Information (CNSI) system, following requirements in Executive Order (E.O.) 13526. Unfortunately, this E.O is now over 12 years old and contains … Continue reading ISOO Publishes its FY 2021 Annual Report to the President
PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on July 16, 2022
On July 26, 2022, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) met in executive session by video teleconference. PIDB Chair Ezra Cohen led the virtual meeting, which was attended by Alissa Starzak, Carter Burwell, Paul-Noel Chretien, Laura DeBonis, Trey Gowdy, Michael Lawrence, Ben Powell, and John Tierney. The members discussed finalizing the Marshall Islands Declassification Feasibility … Continue reading PIDB Posts Agenda for Executive Session Teleconference Held on July 16, 2022
PIDB Delays Virtual Public Meeting Previously Set for Next Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) will not host a virtual public meeting next Tuesday, July 26, as previously scheduled. That meeting is delayed—the new date and information to register to attend the next PIDB Virtual Public Meeting will be posted here on the blog Transforming Classification, as soon as the event is rescheduled.