New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Emergency
08/25/2021
08/24/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
3,500,000
0
116,667
0
3,150,000
0
This information is being requested in
order to promote the safety of individuals in Federal buildings and
on DoD installations, consistent with the COVID-19 Workplace
Safety: Agency Model Safety Principles established by the Safer
Federal Workforce Task Force and guidance from the CDC and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This information
will be used by DoD staff charged with implementing and enforcing
workplace safety protocols and is required for ensuring compliance
with the requirement for attestation by all civilian employees,
on-site contractors, and official visitors. Vaccination status for
Military Service members will be obtained by alternate means using
DoD’s Individual Medical Readiness system.
Consistent with guidance
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and
guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force established
pursuant to Executive Order 13991, “Protecting the Federal
Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing” (January 20, 2021), the
Department of Defense (DoD) is establishing specific safety
protocols concerning individuals fully vaccinated and not fully
vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals
who attest that they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or
who choose not to provide this information will be required to
comply with applicable CDC and DoD guidance for individuals not
fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including wearing masks
regardless of the transmission rate in a given area, physical
distancing, regular screening testing, and adhering to applicable
travel requirements
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.