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OMB Control No:
3206-0150
ICR Reference No:
201601-3206-004
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201211-3206-005
Agency/Subagency:
OPM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
SF 87 Fingerprint Charts
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/22/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/31/2016
Terms of Clearance:
This collection is approved for a year only. When resubmitted, the SORN and PIA should be submitted as well. We also ask OPM to review the Privacy Act statement on this form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2017
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2016
Responses
52,318
0
196,540
Time Burden (Hours)
4,360
0
16,378
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Completed by applicants as the basis of a criminal history check to establish that an individual is suitable for Federal employment or should be granted a security clearance. Executive Order 10450, as amended, requires that investigations be conducted on all persons entering Federal service. E.O. 10450, as amended, also requires that each investigation include a check of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) fingerprint files to identify any criminal records on the subject. Although roughly 60% of all submissions are received electronically, the need remains to conduct checks based on hardcopy requests. The Standard Form (SF) 87 is a fingerprint chart submitted to the FBI in order to fulfill that part of the background investigation. The SF 87 is a fingerprint card, which is utilized to conduct a national criminal history check, which is a component of the background investigation. The SF 87 is completed by individuals who are under consideration for appointment to or retention in a Federal position or performance of work on behalf of the Government. The SF 87 fingerprint chart is used in background investigations to establish that such persons are eligible for logical and physical access to Government facilities and systems; suitable or fit to perform work for, on behalf of, the Federal Government; suitable for employment or retention in a public trust position, suitable for employment or retention in a national security position, and/or eligible for access to classified national security information. The SF 87 form is only utilized when a hardcopy fingerprint chart must be obtained, as opposed to the electronic collection of fingerprints. Due to the SF 87 form’s small size and the fact that it may be maintained in multiple systems of records, it does not list all potentially applicable routine uses under the Privacy Act. Accordingly 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3)(C) requires that an agency issuing the SF 87 form must also give the subject a copy of the routine uses for the applicable system of records and FBI’s Privacy Act Notice and Privacy Rights. OPM proposes to add clarifying language to the Purpose, Authority, and Privacy Statement to further explain uses of the form.
Authorizing Statute(s):
EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 2924
01/19/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 18657
03/31/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Fingerprint Charts
SF 87
Fingerprint Chart
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
52,318
196,540
0
-144,222
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
4,360
16,378
0
-12,018
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Using Information Technology
Short Statement:
The decrease in burden is in response to the increase in electronically submitted fingerprints hence a decrease in hardcopy fingerprint submissions.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$145,311
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Michele DeMarion 724 794-5612 ext. 5274 Michele.DeMarion@opm.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
03/31/2016
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