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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
3206-0258
ICR Reference No:
202402-3206-001
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202012-3206-003
Agency/Subagency:
OPM
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions and SF 85PS Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions
Type of Information Collection:
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
04/05/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/26/2024
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2027
36 Months From Approved
Responses
124,611
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
114,847
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,328,598
0
0
Abstract:
Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF 85P) and Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions (SF 85PS) The SF 85P and SF 85P-S are information collections completed by applicants for, or incumbents of, Federal Government civilian positions, or positions in private entities performing work for the Federal Government under contract. The SF 85P will be used by the Federal Government in conducting background investigations and reinvestigations of persons under consideration for, or retention of, public trust positions. The SF 85PS is supplemental to the SF 85P and is used only after an offer of employment has been made.
Authorizing Statute(s):
EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: Security Requirements for Government Employment
US Code:
5 USC 3301
Name of Law: Government Organization and Employees
US Code:
5 USC 3302
Name of Law: Government Organization and Employees
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 5 USC 510 Name of Law: Test
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:
88 FR 75078
11/01/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 6139
01/31/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
SF 85PS, Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positons
SF 85 P-S
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SELECTED POSITIONS
SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions
SF 85P
Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions
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
124,611
0
0
0
0
124,611
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
114,847
0
0
0
0
114,847
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
5,328,598
0
0
0
0
5,328,598
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:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$151,315,500
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:
Alexys Stanley 202 936-2501 alexys.stanley@opm.gov
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Credit freeze language has been deleted as it is no longer applicable.
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
FMC
202503-3072-002CF
Personnel vetting questionnaire (PVQ) - SF85P and SF85PS
Active
SF 85PS, Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positons , SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions
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:
02/26/2024
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