; and (C) provides an exception for certain populations if the Security Executive Agent— (i) determines such populations require reinvestigations at regular intervals; and (ii) provides written justification to the appropriate congressional committees for any such determination. (4) A policy and implementation plan for agencies and departments of the United States, as a part of the security clearance process, to accept automated records checks generated pursuant to a security clearance applicant’s employment with a prior employer. (5) A policy for the use of certain background materials on individuals collected by the private sector for background investigation purposes. (6) Uniform standards for agency continuous evaluation programs to ensure quality and reciprocity in accepting enrollment in a continuous vetting program as a substitute for a periodic investigation for continued access to classified information. 5. Goals for promptness of determinations regarding security clearances (a) Reciprocity defined In this section, the term reciprocity means reciprocal recognition by Federal departments and agencies of eligibility for access to classified information. (b) In general The Council shall reform the security clearance process with the objective that, by December 31, 2021, 90 percent of all determinations, other than determinations regarding populations identified under section 4(b)(3)(C), regarding— (1) security clearances— (A) at the secret level are issued in 30 days or fewer; and (B) at the top secret level are issued in 90 days or fewer