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.
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
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.
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.