Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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#  Proposed Collection; Comment Request

**AGENCY:**

Defense Security Service, DoD.

**ACTION:**

Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service announces the proposed continuation of a public information collection affecting cleared Department of Defense contractors and seeks public comments on the provision thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection, (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 March 22, 2004.

**ADDRESSES:**

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to: Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), ATTN: Ms. Virginia Heimrich, Deputy Director, 2780 Airport Dr., Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43219-2268.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or call DISCO at (614) 827-1530/1528.

*Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number:* Personnel Security Clearance Change Notification; DISCO Form 562; 0704-0418.

*Type of Request:* Reinstatement.

*Needs and Uses:* DISCO Form 562 is used by contractors participating in the National Industrial Security Program to report various changes in employee personnel clearance status or identification information, *e.g.,* reinstatements, conversions, terminations, changes in name or other previously submitted information.

*Affected Public:* Business or Other For-Profit; Not-For-Profit Institutions.

*Annual Burden Hours:* 45,816.

*Number of Respondents:* 11,454.

*Responses Per Respondent:* 20.

*Average Burden Per Response:* 12 minutes.

*Frequency:* On Occasion.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**

**Summary of Information Collection**

The execution of the DISCO FORM 562 is a factor in making a determination as to whether a contractor employee is eligible to have a security clearance. 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.

Dated: January 14, 2004.

Patricia L. Toppings,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.