Defense Security Service (DSS)
provides oversight to over 13,500 cleared contractor facilities and
it is essential to have an accurate picture of where significant
programs and technologies are developed in industry to ensure
appropriate oversight. DSS will use this information to produce
tailored security education and training products, tailored threat
information, and to prioritize work based on risk. The target
audience for this information collection is cleared industry
participating in the National Industrial Security Program and under
cognizance of the DDS.
EO: EO
12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program
(NISP)
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.