CUI Explorer

Geodetic Product Information

Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.

Registry statusNARA & DoD
MarkingGEO
Organizational index groupIntelligence
Updated2026-05-15

This page exposes extracted CUI registry and authority analysis as crawlable text. The interactive explorer remains the operational workspace for filtering, comparison, and voice-agent aligned study.

Registry comparison

Field NARA Registry DoD Registry
Category description Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information. Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.
Category marking GEO GEO
Banner marking CUI//SP-GEO No corresponding field
Basic or Specified Specified No corresponding field
Authorities 10 USC 455(b)(1) 10 USC 455(b)(1), 10 USC 8951
DoD applicable policies No corresponding field None listed
Required warning statement No corresponding field None listed
Required dissemination control CUI//SP-GEO None listed
Examples No corresponding field Operational files, Charts, Maps, Geodetic data
Registry date July 25, 2025 2026-05-15

Authority analysis

Authority title
Registry authority evidence compiled; primary authority text analysis pending
Authorities
Multiple registry authorities
Source currency
NARA last reviewed: July 25, 2025 | DoD detail accessed: 2026-05-15
How the authority operates
NARA registry status: Specified. Per-authority NARA status values: Specified. NARA banner marking evidence: CUI//SP-GEO. The registry evidence is preserved here; detailed primary-law or regulation text analysis remains pending for this category.

Trigger conditions

  • NARA category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • DoD category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.

Covered information

  • Operational files
  • Charts
  • Maps
  • Geodetic data
  • Registry-described information: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • DoD-described information: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.

Specified controls

Nara basic or specified
Specified
Nara authority rows
10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO
Nara banner markings
CUI//SP-GEO

Safeguarding and dissemination controls

NARA Registry
CUI//SP-GEO
DoD Registry
None listed
Authority analysis
No DoD required dissemination control is listed on the registry page. Apply approved limited dissemination controls only when required or permitted by the designating agency or governing authority.
Basic or Specified
Use the registry assertions, NARA authority rows, DoD authorities, DoD policies, warning statements, required dissemination controls, and examples first. Where the cited authority does not specify a handling detail, apply CUI Basic safeguards and dissemination rules so long as they do not conflict with the authority or agency-specific controls.

Related authorities

Authority-by-authority detail

10 USC 455(b)(1)

Listed by: NARA Registry, DoD Registry, Related authorities

Designation evidence

  • NARA authority row: 10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO.
  • DoD authority row: 10 USC 455(b)(1). DoD lists this citation for the category; this DoD detail page does not display a separate Basic/Specified field.
  • Related authority evidence: 10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO
  • Related authority evidence: DoD lists this authority for the category; the linked authority text is extracted below when available.
  • Registry designation context: Specified, CUI//SP-GEO. The linked authority text contains category-scope or applicability language that helps determine when the information falls within this CUI category. The linked authority text contains disclosure, access, protection, release, dissemination, or distribution-control language relevant to handling. The linked authority text contains violation, penalty, sanction, or enforcement language that may affect consequences for mishandling.
  • Registry designation for this category is Specified with banner CUI//SP-GEO.

Extracted authority meaning

  • Page 326 TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES § 455
  • Registry designation context: Specified, CUI//SP-GEO. The linked authority text contains category-scope or applicability language that helps determine when the information falls within this CUI category. The linked authority text contains disclosure, access, protection, release, dissemination, or distribution-control language relevant to handling. The linked authority text contains violation, penalty, sanction, or enforcement language that may affect consequences for mishandling.

Operating conditions

  • NARA category scope used with this authority: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • DoD category scope used with this authority: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.
  • 10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO
  • DoD lists this authority for the category; the linked authority text is extracted below when available.
  • NARA registry status: Specified. Per-authority NARA status values: Specified. NARA banner marking evidence: CUI//SP-GEO. The registry evidence is preserved here; detailed primary-law or regulation text analysis remains pending for this category.
  • NARA category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • DoD category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.
  • Extracted authority condition: (b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may withhold from public disclosure any geodetic product in the possession of, or under the control of, the Department of Defense— (A) that was obtained or produced, or that contains information that was provided, pur- suant to an international agreement that re- stricts disclosure of such product or informa- tion to government officials of the agreeing parties or that restricts use of such product or information to government purposes only; (B) that contains information that the Sec- retary of Defense has determined in writing would, if disclosed, reveal sources and meth- ods, or capabilities, used to obtain source ma- terial for production of the geodetic product; or (C) that contains information that the Di- rector of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has determined in writing would, if disclosed, jeopardize or interfere with ongoing military or intelligence operations, reveal military operational or contingency plans, or reveal, jeopardize, or compromise military or intelligence capabilities.
  • Extracted authority condition: Page 326 TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES § 455 thorize the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to exchange or furnish mapping, chart- ing, and geodetic data, supplies, and services re- lating to areas outside of the United States to a nongovernmental organization or an academic institution engaged in geospatial information research or production of such areas pursuant to an agreement for the production or exchange of such data.
  • Extracted authority condition: (2) In this subsection, the term ‘‘geodetic prod- uct’’ means imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • Extracted authority condition: (2) read as fol- lows: ‘‘In this subsection, the term ‘geodetic product’ means any map, chart, geodetic data, or related prod- uct.’’ 1996—Pub.

Safeguarding and dissemination controls

  • NARA registry control evidence: status Specified; banner marking CUI//SP-GEO.
  • Nara basic or specified: Specified
  • Nara authority rows: 10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO
  • Nara banner markings: CUI//SP-GEO
  • No DoD required dissemination control is listed on the registry page. Apply approved limited dissemination controls only when required or permitted by the designating agency or governing authority.
  • Use the registry assertions, NARA authority rows, DoD authorities, DoD policies, warning statements, required dissemination controls, and examples first. Where the cited authority does not specify a handling detail, apply CUI Basic safeguards and dissemination rules so long as they do not conflict with the authority or agency-specific controls.
  • Extracted authority control: (b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may withhold from public disclosure any geodetic product in the possession of, or under the control of, the Department of Defense— (A) that was obtained or produced, or that contains information that was provided, pur- suant to an international agreement that re- stricts disclosure of such product or informa- tion to government officials of the agreeing parties or that restricts use of such product or information to government purposes only; (B) that contains information that the Sec- retary of Defense has determined in writing would, if disclosed, reveal sources and meth- ods, or capabilities, used to obtain source ma- terial for production of the geodetic product; or (C) that contains information that the Di- rector of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has determined in writing would, if disclosed, jeopardize or interfere with ongoing military or intelligence operations, reveal military operational or contingency plans, or reveal, jeopardize, or compromise military or intelligence capabilities.
  • Extracted authority control: (2) Regulations under this section shall ad- dress the conditions under which release of geo- detic products authorized under subsection (b) to be withheld from public disclosure would be appropriate— (A) in the case of allies of the United States; and (B) in the case of qualified United States contractors (including contractors that are small business concerns) who need such prod- ucts for use in the performance of contracts with the United States.
  • Extracted authority control: Maps, charts, and geodetic data: public availability; exceptions (a) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agen- cy shall offer for sale maps and charts at scales of 1:500,000 and smaller, except those withheld in accordance with subsection (b) or those specifi- cally authorized under criteria established by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order.
  • Extracted authority control: Operational files previously maintained by or concerning activities of National Photo- graphic Interpretation Center: authority to withhold from public disclosure (a) A UTHORITY.—The Secretary of Defense may withhold from public disclosure operational files described in subsection (b) to the same extent that operational files may be withheld under section 701 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
  • Extracted authority control: (b) N AVIGATIONALAIDSCOVERED.—Subsection (a) applies with respect to a navigational aid in the form of a map, a chart, or a publication and any other form or medium of product or infor- mation in which the National Geospatial-Intel- ligence Agency prepares or disseminates naviga- tional aids.
  • Extracted authority control: Civil actions barred (a) CLAIMSBARRED.—No civil action may be brought against the United States on the basis of the content of a navigational aid prepared or disseminated by the National Geospatial-Intel- ligence Agency.
  • Extracted authority control: A, title X, § 1074(d), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2861, provided that: ‘‘Section 2798 [now 456] of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b), shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 5, 1994] and shall apply with respect to (1) civil actions brought before such date that are pending adjudication on such date, and (2) civil actions brought on or after such date.’’ § 457.

Authority excerpts

Most relevant extracted authority passage

(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense may withhold from public disclosure any geodetic product in the possession of, or under the control of, the Department of Defense— (A) that was obtained or produced, or that contains information that was provided, pur- suant to an international agreement that re- stricts disclosure of such product or informa- tion to government officials of the agreeing parties or that restricts use of such product or information to government purposes only; (B) that contains information that the Sec- retary of Defense has determined in writing would, if disclosed, reveal sources and meth- ods, or capabilities, used to obtain source ma- terial for production of the geodetic product; or (C) that contains information that the Di- rector of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has determined in writing would, if disclosed, jeopardize or interfere with ongoing military or intelligence operations, reveal military operational or contingency plans, or reveal, jeopardize, or compromise military or intelligence capabilities.

Extracted authority passage 2

(2) Regulations under this section shall ad- dress the conditions under which release of geo- detic products authorized under subsection (b) to be withheld from public disclosure would be appropriate— (A) in the case of allies of the United States; and (B) in the case of qualified United States contractors (including contractors that are small business concerns) who need such prod- ucts for use in the performance of contracts with the United States.

Extracted authority passage 3

Maps, charts, and geodetic data: public availability; exceptions (a) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agen- cy shall offer for sale maps and charts at scales of 1:500,000 and smaller, except those withheld in accordance with subsection (b) or those specifi- cally authorized under criteria established by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order.

Extracted authority passage 4

Operational files previously maintained by or concerning activities of National Photo- graphic Interpretation Center: authority to withhold from public disclosure (a) A UTHORITY.—The Secretary of Defense may withhold from public disclosure operational files described in subsection (b) to the same extent that operational files may be withheld under section 701 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.

Extracted authority passage 5

(b) N AVIGATIONALAIDSCOVERED.—Subsection (a) applies with respect to a navigational aid in the form of a map, a chart, or a publication and any other form or medium of product or infor- mation in which the National Geospatial-Intel- ligence Agency prepares or disseminates naviga- tional aids.

Extracted authority passage 6

Page 326 TITLE 10—ARMED FORCES § 455 thorize the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to exchange or furnish mapping, chart- ing, and geodetic data, supplies, and services re- lating to areas outside of the United States to a nongovernmental organization or an academic institution engaged in geospatial information research or production of such areas pursuant to an agreement for the production or exchange of such data.

10 USC 8951

Listed by: DoD Registry, Related authorities

Designation evidence

  • DoD authority row: 10 USC 8951. DoD lists this citation for the category; this DoD detail page does not display a separate Basic/Specified field.
  • Related authority evidence: DoD lists this authority for the category; the linked authority text is extracted below when available.
  • Registry designation context: Specified, CUI//SP-GEO. The linked authority text contains category-scope or applicability language that helps determine when the information falls within this CUI category.
  • Registry designation for this category is Specified with banner CUI//SP-GEO.

Extracted authority meaning

  • 10 USC 8951: Safety and effectiveness information; hydrographic information
  • Registry designation context: Specified, CUI//SP-GEO. The linked authority text contains category-scope or applicability language that helps determine when the information falls within this CUI category.

Operating conditions

  • DoD category scope used with this authority: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.
  • DoD lists this authority for the category; the linked authority text is extracted below when available.
  • NARA registry status: Specified. Per-authority NARA status values: Specified. NARA banner marking evidence: CUI//SP-GEO. The registry evidence is preserved here; detailed primary-law or regulation text analysis remains pending for this category.
  • NARA category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information.
  • DoD category scope: Related to imagery, imagery intelligence, geospatial information, or environmental fields.
  • Extracted authority condition: 10 USC 8951: Safety and effectiveness information; hydrographic information Text contains those laws in effect on May 14, 2026
  • Extracted authority condition: (b) Hydrographic Information.-The Secretary of the Navy shall collect, process, and provide to the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency hydrographic information to support preparation of maps, charts, books, and geodetic products by that Agency.
  • Extracted authority condition: (a) Safety and Effectiveness Information.-(1) The Secretary of the Navy shall maximize the safety and effectiveness of all maritime vessels, aircraft, and forces of the armed forces by means of-

Safeguarding and dissemination controls

  • Nara basic or specified: Specified
  • Nara authority rows: 10 USC 455(b)(1) | status: Specified | banner: CUI//SP-GEO
  • Nara banner markings: CUI//SP-GEO
  • No DoD required dissemination control is listed on the registry page. Apply approved limited dissemination controls only when required or permitted by the designating agency or governing authority.
  • Use the registry assertions, NARA authority rows, DoD authorities, DoD policies, warning statements, required dissemination controls, and examples first. Where the cited authority does not specify a handling detail, apply CUI Basic safeguards and dissemination rules so long as they do not conflict with the authority or agency-specific controls.

Authority excerpts

Most relevant extracted authority passage

10 USC 8951: Safety and effectiveness information; hydrographic information Text contains those laws in effect on May 14, 2026

Extracted authority passage 2

(b) Hydrographic Information.-The Secretary of the Navy shall collect, process, and provide to the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency hydrographic information to support preparation of maps, charts, books, and geodetic products by that Agency.

Extracted authority passage 3

(a) Safety and Effectiveness Information.-(1) The Secretary of the Navy shall maximize the safety and effectiveness of all maritime vessels, aircraft, and forces of the armed forces by means of-