EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450, ISSUED APRIL
27, 1953, REQUIRES THAT INVESTIGATIONS BE CONDUCTED OF ALL PERSONS
ENTERING THE FEDERAL SERVICE. OPTIONAL FORM 51 IS THE VOUCHER FORM
SENT TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF A
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK AS A PART OF CONDUCTING NATIONAL AGENCY
CHECKS AND INQUIRIES (NACI) OF APPLICANTS FOR NON-SENSITIVE AND
NONCRITICAL-SENSITIVE 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:
(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.