Investigative Interview Survey

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0705-0004_DraftPIA_5.2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-08-03	Repair queued
0705-0004_SSB_8.24.2022.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2022-08-24	Repair queued
0705-0004_SSA_8.25.2022.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-08-25	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
33582	Investigative Interview Survey	Other-Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0705-0004	ICR Reference No: 202208-0705-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201909-0705-004
Agency/Subagency: DOD/OUSDI	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Investigative Interview Survey
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/25/2022

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2022
Responses	56,484	67,391
Time Burden (Hours)	5,648	6,739
Cost Burden (Dollars)	61,003	119,031

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Abstract: The Interview Survey Form, INV 10, is mailed by OPM, to a random sampling of record and personal sources contacted during background investigations when investigators have performed fieldwork. The INV 10 is used as a quality control instrument designed to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the investigative product. The form queries the recipient about the investigative procedure exhibited by investigator, the investigator's professionalism, and the information discussed and reported.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 13869 Name/Subject of EO: Transferring Responsibility for Background Investigations to the Department of Defense
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 91 825 Name of Law: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
   EO: EO 13467 Name/Subject of EO: Reforming Processes Related to Suitability for Government Employment, Fitness for Contractor Employe
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 25472	04/29/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 51390	08/22/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Investigative Interview Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	56,484	67,391	0	-10,907	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,648	6,739	0	-1,091	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	61,003	119,031	0	-58,028	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The respondent burden has decreased since the previous approval due to a lower number of individuals being requested to complete the survey.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $234,352

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/25/2022

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