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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
0705-0003
ICR Reference No:
202402-0705-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202104-0705-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOD/OUSDI
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Federal Background Investigation and Personnel Vetting Investigative Request Forms (INV 40-44)
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:
10/11/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/07/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2024
Responses
2,850,071
0
2,591,229
Time Burden (Hours)
237,506
0
215,936
Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,256,106
0
1,565,534
Abstract:
The information collected on the General Request for Investigative Information (INV 40), Investigative Request for Employment Data and Supervisor Information (INV 41), Investigative Request for Personal Information (INV 42), Investigative Request for Educational Record Data (INV 43), and Investigative Request for Law Enforcement Data (INV 44) forms is necessary to obtain background information and personal records for investigating and determining an individual’s initial or continued: eligibility for access to classified national security information or assignment to positions with sensitive duties, suitability for enlistment or appointment into military service, suitability for federal employment, fitness for assignment to work under contract for or on behalf of the government, or eligibility for physical or logical access to U.S. Government systems or facilities. This collection of information by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is authorized by Section 925 of Public Law 115-91, 5 U.S.C. 301, 5 CFR 736, and Executive Order 13467, as amended by Executive Order 13869. The INV Form 44 facilitates DCSA's collection of criminal history record information authorized by 5 U.S.C. 9101.
Authorizing Statute(s):
EO: EO 10577 Name/Subject of EO: Amending the Civil Service Rules and authorizing a new appointment system for the competitive servic
EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: Security requirements for Government employment
EO: EO 12968 Name/Subject of EO: Access to Classified Information
US Code:
5 USC 9101
Name of Law: Access to criminal history records for national security and other purposes
EO: EO 13869 Name/Subject of EO: Transferring Responsibility for Background Investigations to the Department of Defense
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 91 925
Name of Law: Background and security investigations for Department of Defense personnel
EO: EO 13467 Name/Subject of EO: Reforming Processes Related to Suitability for Government Employment, Fitness for Contractor Employe
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:
89 FR 19305
03/18/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 48412
06/06/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
5
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
General Request for Investigative Information (INV 40)
INV 40
General Request for Investigative Information
Investigative Request for Educational Registrar and Dean of Students Record Data (INV 43)
INV 43
Investigative Request for Education Record Data
Investigative Request for Employment Data and Supervisor Information (INV 41)
INV 41
Investigative Request for Employment Data
Investigative Request for Law Enforcement Data (INV 44)
INV 44
Investigative Request for Law Enforcement Data
Investigative Request for Personal Information (INV 42)
INV 42
Investigative Request for Personal Information
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
2,850,071
2,591,229
0
258,842
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
237,506
215,936
0
21,570
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,256,106
1,565,534
0
2,690,572
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The burden has increased to more accurately reflect the amount of background investigations being conducted. Estimated respondent hourly wage has also increased to more accurately reflect the average respondent.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$9,206,869
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
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:
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:
06/07/2024
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