COMDTINST M5260.6A governs the U.S. Coast Guard program for managing scientific and technical information and its required markings.
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The publication addresses STINFO classifications, distribution statements, export-control warnings, intellectual property statements, and destruction notices. It requires STINFO to be marked, handled, distributed, stored, and disposed of according to the program.
STINFO includes all types of technical data in numerous formats including draft, working, hard copy, digital, and electronic documents. (paragraph 4)
The security classification (if applicable) and STINFO Markings will be marked on each document or item containing STINFO. (paragraph 9)
Unmarked new STINFO will be returned to the originator in order to assign the STINFO Markings prior to any further distribution. (paragraph 9)
Every unit that may, or will produce, distribute, or present information containing copyrights, intellectual property (proprietary information), patents, trademarks, or Export-Controlled information will designate a Unit Level STINFO Reviewer who will oversee compliance with the USCG STINFO program at that unit. (paragraph 3)
The contracting officer will be responsible for ensuring that each contractor understands and signs a non-disclosure agreement prior to starting work. (paragraph 4)