This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
13,137
0
0
20,800
0
0
762,537
0
0
The Defense Security Service deploys and analyzes an annual survey of defense industry for personnel security investigative requirements. This survey is critical to assist DoD in planning and requesting sufficient appropriations to ensure that industry personnel security clearance and investigative needs are met. Failure to obtain sufficient and accurate projections can adversely impact US military operations, US government procurement and NISP cleared defense industry.
EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
There is an increase in burden for 2 reasons: 1) There is an increase in the number of respondents since the previous submission; 2) The Contact Validation Test (CVT) instrument was not included as part of the previous submission. The addition of the CVT instrument in the current collection adds to the burden.
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.