To provide feedback and ensure the
accuracy, integrity, and professionalism of investigators assigned
to perform background investigations on behalf of the Office of
Personnel Management (OPM).
EO: EO
10450 Name/Subject of EO: null
EO: EO 12968 Name/Subject of EO: null
Originally this ICR was
submitted as an extension without change, when in fact the number
of respondents went from 5,600 to 50,000 due to the increase in
background investigation between 2005 and 2008, and based on the
actual review of respondents between the previous collection
approval and this submission.
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.