Pursuant to Executive Order 12829, "National Industrial Security Program" (NISP) and in accordance with DoD Directive 5105.42, DCSA is responsible for managing, administering, and implementing the NISP on behalf of DoD and 31 other federal agencies. The requested system, NISS, provides DCSA a central repository for management and maintenance of all cleared contractor information (facility security clearance, key management personnel, safeguarding capabilities, classified program information, foreign ownership control & influence) participating in the NISP.
EO: EO 12829 Name/Subject of EO: National Industrial Security Program
EO: EO 9397 Name/Subject of EO: Sytem Using Social Security Number
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.