This collection is approved with the following terms of clearance. DOD will report this collection in the Information Collection Budget. DOD will resubmit the collection in two years with a revised privacy act notice which provides more explanation of the routine uses for the data collected.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
3,500
0
0
875
0
0
14,210
0
0
The Personal Information Questionnaire is used by the Marine Corps as a standardized methodin rating officer program applicants in the areas of character, leadership, ability, and suitability for service as a commissioned officer. The respondents are individuals who are familiar with the applicants.
This is a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. There has been a change in burden hours requested since the last OMB approval. After reevaluating the program, it was determined that a lower number of burden hours are required, due to the mission drawdown.
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.