EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450, ISSUED APRIL
27, 1953, REQUIRES THAT INVESTIGATIONS BE CONDUCTED ON ALL PERSONS
ENTERING THE FEDERAL SERVICE. APPLICANTS FOR NONSENSITIVE OR
NONCRITICAL SENSITIVE POSITIONS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE SF 85
SO THAT A NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INQUIRY (NACI) INVESTIGATION
CAN BE INITIATED. THIS IS THE MINIMUM INVESTIGATION REQUIRED FOR
EMPLOYMENT.
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:
(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;
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.