b. l?Q~Clearanceprogram Exceptin emergencies>the ● AtomicEnergy ict requiredthat no individualbe allowedaccessto AEA RestrictedData until: The FBI had investigated and reportedto the UC on the character,associationsand loyaltyof such individualsand The Au had determinedthat permitt~ such a person to have accessto AEA Restricted~ta would not endangerthe commondefenseor securi@. From this languageof the law, it may be seen that the clearance processwas dividedinto two phases; by the FBI. a. The Investigative Phase. Accmnplished ~. me EvaluationPhase. both were to presentproblemsof their PersonnelSecurity