News Article Identifies Clearance Wait Times

A February 19 article in the Washington Post addressing progress in speeding processing for new and renewed security clearances identifies how long it’s currently taking to complete some investigations.

Most clearances currently require 118 days, but according to a 2004 law passed by Congress, must require as few as 74 days by 2009.

Defense contractors wait, on average, 151 days for a new security clearance and 274 days for renewal of a top-secret clearance.

Filed Under: Reform, Laws & Regulations