The information received will be used
principally as a basis for an investigation to determine an
applicant's fitness for employment purposes, including a security
clearance, an evaluation of qualifications, suitability, and
loyalty to the United States.
US Code:
5 USC Sec.'s 1302, 1304 & 3301 Name of Law: Administrative
Procedures Act
EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: Security
Requirements for Government Employees
US Code:
42 USC Section 2455 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare -
Security Requirements
We are reporting 2,500 annual
responses totaling 20,000 burden hours for this collection, which
is an adjustment increase of 1,500 responses and 12,000 burden
hours. We increased the number of responses based on our experience
in administering this collection. We have also made an adjustment
increase (from $11,100 to $227,500) for the nonhour burden costs.
The increased cost is due to the increased number of responses as
well as including costs for providing required supporting
documents.
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.