This is a request for extension for a
collection of information necessitated by the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) cybersecurity incident in which approximately 21.5
million security clearance background investigation records
containing personally identifying information (PII) were
compromised. The information collected will be used only to verify
whether or not an individual was impacted by the OPM cybersecurity
incident involving background investigation records and to send a
letter confirming status as “impacted” or “not impacted” by this
incident.
US Code:
50
USC 3038 Name of Law: Responsibilities of Secretary of Defense
Pertaining to National Intelligence Program
EO: EO 12333 Name/Subject of EO: United States
Intelligence Activities
EO: EO 13402 Name/Subject of EO: Strengthening
Federal Efforts to Protect Against Identity Theft
US Code: 10
USC 113 Name of Law: Secretary of Defense
EO: EO 13526 Name/Subject of EO: Classified National
Security Information
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.