OPM is requesting the addition of a
third party preparer certification by employing agencies who are
submitting paper SF86 data into the eQIP system. There is no
additional burden on members of the public who are being
investigated. A mockup of the SF 86 is provided as a supporting
document.
EO: EO
12968 Name/Subject of EO: Access to Classified Information
US Code: 5 USC
3301 Name of Law: Title 5: Government Organization and
Employees
US Code: 5 USC
3302 Name of Law: Title 5: Government Organization and
Employees
US Code: 5 USC
7312 Name of Law: Title 5: Government Organization and
Employees
US Code: 5 USC
9101 Name of Law: Title 5: Government Organization and
Employees
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.