[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 22 (Monday, February 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5277-5278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-2281]


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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.
[FR Doc. 03-2281 Filed 1-31-03; 8:45 am]
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