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OMB Control No:
0704-0579
ICR Reference No:
202110-0704-003
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201807-0704-003
Agency/Subagency:
DOD/DODDEP
Agency Tracking No:
0704-AAUE
Title:
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
03/09/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
01/18/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2022
Responses
2,650
0
2,123
Time Burden (Hours)
3,092
0
2,477
Cost Burden (Dollars)
188,684
0
114,430
Abstract:
Completion of the SF 328 is part of the eligibility determination for access to classified information under the national industrial security program (NISP) and the defense enhanced security program (DESP) and/or issuance of a Facility Clearance.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
10 USC 1564
Name of Law: Security clearance investigations
EO: EO 13691 Name/Subject of EO: Promoting Private Sector Cyber Security Information Sharing
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 328 951
Name of Law: Enhanced Security Programs for DoD Personnel and Innovation Initiatives
EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program
PL:
Pub.L. 116 - 92 847
Name of Law: Mitigating Risks Related to Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence of DoD Contractors or Subcontra
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
0790-AK85
Final or interim final rulemaking
85 FR 83300
12/21/2020
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 47481
08/25/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 2422
01/14/2022
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
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328)
Standard Form 328
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests
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
2,650
2,123
0
527
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,092
2,477
0
615
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
188,684
114,430
0
74,254
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The annual number of responses has increased to account for increased entry into the NISP by contractors which require SF-328 submissions. The estimated hourly wage for respondents has also increased. Respondent costs other than burden costs have been removed as it was determined that the items included previously were things that one could safely assume all respondents to have prior to responding to this collection (internet connection, printers, etc.). Additionally, SF 328s are now exclusively submitted electronically, eliminating any printing and postage costs.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$504,191
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Stepheny Fanning 571 305-6685 stepheny.l.fanning.civ@mail.mil
Common Form ICR:
Yes
OIRA authorizes any Agency to begin using a Common Form associated with this ICR automatically after 5 calendar days from the date the agency's RCF including the common form was received in OIRA.
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
The SF 328 is used to make eligibility determinations for access to classified information under the NISP or the DESP. As a Common Form, users outside of the Department of Defense, such as the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy, are able to use the SF 328 after submitting their own justification and burden estimates to OMB.
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
DOC/NTIA
202405-0660-006CF
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests for NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program
Active
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328)
DHS/OS
202203-1601-001CF
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests
Active
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328)
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:
01/18/2022
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