((a)) ** Definitions** In this section:
((1)) ** Security executive agent** The term “Security Executive Agent” means the officer serving as the Security Executive Agent pursuant to .section 3162a of this title
((2)) ** Appropriate industry partner** The term “appropriate industry partner” means a contractor, licensee, or grantee (as defined in section 101(a) of Executive Order 12829 ( note; relating to National Industrial Security Program), as in effect on the day before ) that is participating in the National Industrial Security Program established by such Executive Order.50 U.S.C. 3161December 20, 20192019-12-20
((b)) ** Sharing of policies and plans required** Each head of a Federal agency shall share policies and plans relating to security clearances with appropriate industry partners directly affected by such policies and plans in a manner consistent with the protection of national security as well as the goals and objectives of the National Industrial Security Program administered pursuant to Executive Order 12829 ( note; relating to the National Industrial Security Program).50 U.S.C. 3161
((c)) ** Development of policies and procedures required** Not later than 90 days after , the Security Executive Agent and the Director of the National Industrial Security Program shall jointly develop policies and procedures by which appropriate industry partners with proper security clearances and a need to know can have appropriate access to the policies and plans shared pursuant to subsection (b) that directly affect those industry partners.December 20, 20192019-12-20