Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
DISS OMB_Disclosure.png Supplementary Document	2024-09-23
DISS communication page.JPG Supplementary Document	2024-08-20
SSN Justification Memo_DISS_20240812 (DCSA signed).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-08-15
0705-0008_DISS PIA_8.2.2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-25
0705-0008_SSA_9.23.2024_FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-09-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
231598	Defense Information System for Security (DISS) Other-DISS Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0705-0008	ICR Reference No: 202408-0705-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202109-0705-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/OUSDI	Agency Tracking No: 0704-AAIZ
Title: Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/25/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2024
Responses	5,416,452	2,041,965
Time Burden (Hours)	1,805,484	680,655
Cost Burden (Dollars)	34,177,812	11,571,135

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Abstract: DISS requires personal data collection to facilitate the initiation, investigation and adjudication of information relevant to DoD security clearances and employment suitability determinations for active duty military, civilian employees and contractors seeking such credentials. As a Personnel Security System it is the authoritative source for clearance information resulting in accesses determinations to sensitive/classified information and facilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 50 USC 435 Name of Law: Purposes
   EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: Security Requirements for Government Employment
   EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
   EO: EO 10865 Name/Subject of EO: Safeguarding Classified Information Within Industry
   EO: EO 12333 Name/Subject of EO: United States Intelligence Activities
   US Code: 50 USC 401 Name of Law: Congressional Declaration of Purpose
  

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:
	89 FR 43830	05/20/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 77493	09/23/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	5,416,452	2,041,965	0	3,374,487	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,805,484	680,655	0	1,124,829	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	34,177,812	11,571,135	0	22,606,677	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Increase in burden is due to DISS being a newer rolled out system that has replaced other systems no longer in use and the fact that DCSA has recently tripled in size as an agency especially as DCSA expands its mission and requirements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 09/25/2024

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