The criteria and procedures outlined in this subpart shall be used in those cases in which there are questions of eligibility for DOE access authorization involving:
(a) Employees (including consultants) of, and applicants for employment with, contractors and agents of the DOE;
(b) Access permittees of the DOE and their employees (including consultants) and applicants for employment;
(c) Employees (including consultants) of, and applicants for employment with, the DOE; and
(d) Other persons designated by the Secretary of Energy.