[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 55221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28098]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the 
following proposal for collection of information under the provisions 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Department of Defense 
Security Agreement, Appendage to the Security Agreement, Certificate 
Pertaining to Foreign Interests; DD Form 441, 441-1, 441s (SF X322); 
OMB Number 0704-0194.
    Type of Request: Reinstatement.
    Number of Respondents: 6,225.
    Responses per Respondents: 1.
    Annual Responses: 6,225.
    Average Burden per Response: 36 minutes.
    Annual Burden Hours: 3,735.
    Needs and Uses: The execution of DD Forms 441, 441-1, and 441S (to 
become a Standard Form) is a factor in making a determination as to 
whether a contractor is eligible to have a facility security clearance. 
It is also the legal basis for imposing security requirements on 
eligible contractors. These requirements are necessary to preserve and 
maintain the security of the United States through the establishment of 
standards to prevent the improper disclosure of classified information. 
Executive Order 12829 stipulates that the Secretary of Defense shall 
serve as the Executive Agent for inspecting and monitoring the 
contractors, licensees, and grantees who require access to classified 
information and for determining eligibility for access to classified 
information. The specific requirements necessary to protect classified 
information released to private industry are set forth in DoD 5220.22-
M, ``National Industrial Security Program (NISP). DD Form 441, 
``Department of Defense Security Agreement,'' is the initial contract 
between industry and the government. This legally binding document 
details the responsibility of both parties and obligates the contractor 
to fulfill the requirements outlined in DoD 5220.22-M. The DD Form 441-
1, ``Appendage to the Department of Defense Agreement,'' is used to 
extend the agreement to separately located branches and offices of the 
contractor. DD Form 441S (to become SF X322), ``Certificate Pertaining 
to Foreign Interests,'' must be submitted to provide certification 
regarding elements of Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI).
    Affected Public: Business or Other For-Profit.
    Frequency: On Occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
    OMB Desk Officer: Mr. Edward Springer.
    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information 
collection should be sent to Mr. Springer at the Office of Management 
and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503.
    DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Robert Cushing.
    Written request for copies of the information collection proposal 
should be sent to Mr. Cushing, WHS/DIOR, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, 
Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302.

    Dated: October 17, 1997.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 97-28098 Filed 10-22-97; 8:45 am]
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