Notice2024-11775
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal)
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Published
May 29, 2024
Issuing agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Background Checks for Contractor Employees (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 2159.09, OMB Control Number 2030-0043) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2024. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 104 (Wednesday, May 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 46394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11775]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OMS-2024-0127; FRL-11966-01-OMS]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information
Collection Request; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor
Employees (Renewal)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to
submit an information collection request (ICR), Background Checks for
Contractor Employees (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 2159.09, OMB Control
Number 2030-0043) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a
proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through
November 30, 2024. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OMS-2024-0127, to EPA online using <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> (our preferred
method), by email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ff909a96d19b909c949a8bbf9a8f9ed1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="412e24286f252e222a2435012431206f262e37">[email protected]</span></a>, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460. EPA's policy is that all comments
received will be included in the public docket without change including
any personal information provided, unless the comment includes
profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandon R. Hawkins, Policy and
Oversite Branch, Office of Acquisition Solutions (3802R), Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460;
telephone number: 202-250-8897; email address:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4a022b3d212324396408382b242e252464180a2f3a2b642d253c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7ffd6c0dcded9c499f5c5d6d9d3d8d999e5f7d2c7d699d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a request for approval of a proposed
extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30,
2024. An agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number.
This notice allows 60 days for public comments. Supporting
documents, which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be
collecting, are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket
can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> or in person at the EPA
Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202-566-
1744. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit
<a href="http://www.epa.gov/dockets">http://www.epa.gov/dockets</a>.
Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting
comments and information to enable it to: (i) evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate forms of information technology. EPA
will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate.
The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and
approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice
to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to
submit additional comments to OMB.
Abstract: The EPA uses contractors to perform services throughout
the nation with regard to environmental emergencies involving the
release, or threatened release, of oil, radioactive materials, or
hazardous chemicals that may potentially affect communities and the
surrounding environment. The Agency may request contractors responding
to any of these types of incidents to conduct background checks and
apply Government-established suitability criteria in title 5 CFR
Administrative Personnel 731.104 Appointments Subject to Investigation,
732.201 Sensitivity Level Designations and Investigative Requirements,
and 736.102 Notice to Investigative Sources when determining whether
employees are acceptable to perform on given sites or on specific
projects. In addition to emergency response contractors, EPA may
require background checks for contractor personnel working in sensitive
sites or sensitive projects. The background checks and application of
the Government's suitability criteria must be completed prior to
contract employee performance. The contractor shall maintain records
associated with all background checks. Background checks cover
citizenship or valid visa status, criminal convictions, weapons
offenses, felony convictions, and parties prohibited from receiving
federal contracts.
Form Numbers: None.
Respondents/affected entities: Private Contractors.
Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain a benefit
per Title 5 CFR Administrative Personnel 731.104 Appointments Subject
to Investigation, 732.201 Sensitivity Level Designations and
Investigative Requirements, and 736.102 Notice to Investigative
Sources.
Estimated number of respondents: 1,000 (total).
Frequency of response: Triennial.
Total estimated burden: 1,000 hours (per year). Burden is defined
at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
Total estimated cost: $208,720 (per year), which includes $0
annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs.
Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in the hours in the
total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently
approved by OMB.
Pamela D. Legare,
Director, Office of Acquisition Solutions.
[FR Doc. 2024-11775 Filed 5-28-24; 8:45 am]
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