Completion of the SF328 is part of the eligibility determination for access to classified information under the national industrial security program (NISP) and the defense enhanced security program (DESP) and/or issuance of a Facility Clearance.
EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program
US Code:
10 USC 1564
Name of Law: Security clearance investigations
The SF-328 was previously approved under OMB Control Number 0704-0194. We are submitting SF-328 as an independent collection to transition it from a Standard Form to a Common Form.
$459,607
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Uncollected
Reginald Lucas 571 372-0403 reginald.t.lucas2.ctr@mail.mil
Yes
OIRA authorizes any Agency to begin using a Common Form associated with this ICR automatically after 5 calendar days from the date the agency's RCF including the common form was received in OIRA.
The SF-328 is used in making determinations whether a contractor is in the interest of national security and is eligible for access to classified information under the NISP or the DESP. The SF 328 was previously approved under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number 0704-0194, along with DD Forms 441 and 441-1, but is being transitioned from a Standard Form to a Common Form. As a Common Form, users outside of DoD, e.g., DHS and Dept. of Energy, will be able to use the SF 328 after submitting their own justification and burden estimates to OMB. Once SF-328 is given its own OMB Control Number, the Department will revise 0704-0194 to remove the SF 328.
Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests (SF 328)
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.