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To ensure that NIH is compliant with all applicable background investigation and credentialing regulations, the Division of Personnel Security & Access Control (DPSAC) has begun deactivating the PIV badges of individuals who have not completed all or part of their required background investigation. The badge deactivation process occurs in two phases. Phase one includes the loss of physical access to NIH facilities. Phase two, which occurs approximately 5 days after phase one, involves the loss of logical access to NIH information systems.

DPSAC will be deactivating badges on a continuous basis with approximately 38 deactivations occurring last week. Individuals impacted will receive an email that their badge has been approved for deactivation.

To prevent the loss of physical and logical access to NIH facilities and information systems, individuals should contact DPSAC immediately at 301-402-9755. Once a badge has been deactivated, individuals must complete all the investigation requirements before the badge is approved for reactivation. Badge reactivation typically occurs within 24 hours of approval.