Per 28 C.F.R. §16.41(d), the request for access to records must contain a verification of identity, including the requestor’s full name, current address, and date and place of birth, and be signed under penalty of perjury or notarized. Requests for the release of records will not be processed if NOAA cannot confirm identity based on the information provided. Therefore, this information collection is necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of records of individuals maintained by NOAA and allows parties to disclose or release their records to an attorney, accredited representative, qualified organization, or other third party.