This is a request for extension for a collection of information necessitated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) cybersecurity incident in which approximately 21.5 million security clearance background investigation records containing personally identifying information (PII) were compromised. The information collected will be used only to verify whether or not an individual was impacted by the OPM cybersecurity incident involving background investigation records and to send a letter confirming status as “impacted” or “not impacted” by this incident.
US Code:
50 USC 3038
Name of Law: Responsibilities of Secretary of Defense Pertaining to National Intelligence Program
EO: EO 12333 Name/Subject of EO: United States Intelligence Activities
EO: EO 13402 Name/Subject of EO: Strengthening Federal Efforts to Protect Against Identity Theft
US Code:
10 USC 113
Name of Law: Secretary of Defense
EO: EO 13526 Name/Subject of EO: Classified National Security Information
Ben McAlduff 480 316-1398 benjamin.d.mcalduff.ctr@mail.mil
No
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.