in processes relating to eligibility for a PIV credential. (4) PIV credential defined In this subsection, the term PIV credential means a personal identity verification credential permitting logical and physical access to Federally controlled facilities and Federally controlled information systems. (d) Security Executive Agent (1) In general The Director of National Intelligence shall serve as the Security Executive Agent. (2) Duties The duties of the Security Executive Agent are as follows: (A) To direct the oversight of investigations, reinvestigations, adjudications, and, as applicable, polygraphs for eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position made by any agency. (B) To make a continuing review of agencies' national security background investigation and adjudication programs to determine whether they are being implemented according to this section. (C) To develop and issue uniform and consistent policies and procedures to ensure the effective, efficient, timely, and secure completion of investigations, polygraphs, and adjudications relating to determinations of eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position. (D) To serve as the final authority to designate an agency or agencies, to the extent that it is not practicable to use the National Background Investigations Bureau, to conduct investigations of persons who are proposed for access to classified information or for eligibility to hold a sensitive position to ascertain whether such persons satisfy the criteria for obtaining and retaining access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position. (E) To serve as the final authority to designate an agency or agencies to determine eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position in accordance with Executive Order 12968 of August 2, 1995, as amended. (F) To ensure reciprocal recognition of eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to