Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB NEW JPAS PIA.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-12-07
DMDC 12 DoD (JPAS SORN).doc Supplementary Document	2012-12-07
OMB 0704-NEW JPAS Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2012-12-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
205056	Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) Other-Data Dictionary	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0496	ICR Reference No: 201212-0704-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 03/11/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/07/2012
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,111,375	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	703,792	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: JPAS 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 401 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 50 USC 435 Name of Law: null
   EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: null
   EO: EO 10865 Name/Subject of EO: null
   EO: EO 12333 Name/Subject of EO: null
   EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: null
   EO: EO 12968 Name/Subject of EO: null
  

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:
	77 FR 7567	02/13/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 7567	11/21/2012
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
Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	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	2,111,375	0	0	2,111,375	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	703,792	0	0	703,792	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,483

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

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? Uncollected

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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: 12/07/2012

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