[Federal Register: February 3, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 22)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Defense Security Service, Office of the Secretary, DoD.
ACTION: Notice.
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In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service (DSS) announces the proposed
collection affecting cleared DOD contractors and seeks public comments
on the provision thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the
proposed collection shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
the agency's estimate of the burden of the information to be collected;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information
to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 4,
2003.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be sent to Defense Security Service,
Chief, Program Integration Branch, ATTN: Mr. Richard L. Lawhorn, 1340
Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314-1650.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed data collection or obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or
call Defense Security Service, (703) 325-5327 or (703) 325-6034.
Title and OMB Number: ``Defense Security Industrial Security Review
Data'', OMB No. 0704-XXXX and ``Defense Security Service Industrial
Security Facility Clearance Survey Data'', OMB No. 0704-XXXX.
Needs and Uses: Executive Order (EO) 12829, ``National Industrial
Security Program (NISP)'', dated January 6, 1993, as amended by EO
12885 dated December 14, 1993, established the NISP to safeguard
Federal Government classified information. The Department of Defense
(DOD) is one of four Cognizant Security Agencies that are signatories
to the NISP. EO 12829 stipulates that the Secretary of Defense shall
serve as the Executive Agent for inspecting and monitoring the
contractors, licensees, and grantees who require or will require
access, to or who store or will store classified information; and for
determining the eligibility for access to classified information of
contractors, licensees, and grantees and their respective employees.
The specific requirements necessary to protect classified information
released to private industry are set forth in DOD 5220.22M, ``National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). The Executive
agent has the authority to issue, after consultation with affected
agencies, standard forms or other standardization that will promote the
implementation of the NISP. DOD Contractors are subject to an initial
facility clearance survey and periodic government security reviews to
determine their eligibility to participate in the NISP and ensure that
safeguards employed are adequate for the protection of classified
information.
DOD Directive, 5105.42 ``Subject: Defense Security Service'',
delineates the mission, functions and responsibilities of DSS. DSS is
an Agency of the Department of Defense under the authority, direction,
and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control,
Communication and Intelligence) (ASD (C3I)). DSS functions and
responsibilities include the administration and implementation of the
Defense portion of the NISP pursuant to Executive Order 12829.
DSS is the office of record for the maintenance of information
pertaining to contractor facility clearance records and industrial
security information regarding cleared contractors under its
cognizance. To the extent possible, information required as part of the
survey or security review is obtained as a result of observation by the
representative of the CSA or its designated Cognizant Security Office.
Some of the information may be obtained in conference with Key
Management Personnel and/or employees of the company. The information
is used to respond to all inquires regarding the facility clearance
status and storage capability of cleared contractors. It is also used
to assess and/or advise Government Contracting Activities regarding the
contractor's continued ability to protect classified information.
Affected Public: Businesses, universities, partnerships or other
profit and non-profit organizations participating in the Defense
portion of the NISP.
Respondent Burden
Industrial Security Review Data
Total Annual Burden Hours: 38,619.6 hours.
Total Number of Respondents: 11,403.
Possessors of classified: 4,792.
Non-Possessors of classified: 6,611.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden Hours per Respondent:
Possessors of classified: 5.3 hours.
Non-Possessors of classified: 2 hours.
Frequency: Periodic (e.g. Possessors--Annually, Non-Possessors--18
months, compliance reviews, or when directed.)
Industrial Security Facility Clearance Survey Data:
Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,144 hours.
Number of Respondents: 1,572.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden Hours Per Respondent: 2 hours.
Frequency: On occasion (e.g. initial eligibility determination and
when a significant changed condition, such as change in ownership.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Summary of Information Collection
The conduct of an Industrial Security Review and or Industrial
Security Facility Clearance Survey assists in determining whether a
contractor is eligible to establish its facility security
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clearance and/or retain participation in the NISP. It is also the basis
for verifying whether contractors are appropriately implementing NISP
security requirements. These requirements are necessary in order to
preserve and maintain the security of the United States through
establishing standards to prevent the improper disclosure of classified
information.
In accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), 5220.22-R
``Industrial Security Regulation'', DSS is required to maintain a
record of the results of surveys and security reviews. Documentation
for each survey and/or security review will be compiled addressing
areas applicable to the contractor's security program. Portions of the
data collected will be stored in databases. All data collected will be
handled and marked, ``For Official Use Only''.
Dated: January 22, 2003.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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