Notice2025-16679
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
September 2, 2025
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 167 (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42399-42400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-16679]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2025-OS-0540]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security (OUSD(I&S)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announces a
proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the
provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: 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; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
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 November
3, 2025.
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency,
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24 Suite
05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense
Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Operational Policy and
Procedures Group, ATTN: Thomas A. Giancoli, 1901 S. Bell Street, 5th
Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, 703-582-6108.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Specific Authorization for
Disclosure of Financial Information and Specific Authorization for
Release of Behavioral Health and Related Medical Information; DCSA 343/
344; OMB Control Number 0705-SARD.
Needs and Uses: The Specific Authorization for Disclosure of
Financial Information (DCSA 343) is a special consent form that will
allow DCSA access to certain financial records which are not otherwise
accessible because they are protected under the provisions of the Right
to Financial Privacy Act. The information collected on the DCSA 343
will be used to obtain specific financial information where there is
evidence of financial concerns. The DCSA 343 will be used in background
investigations to help establish facts required to determine whether
the subject of the investigation should be adjudicated to be eligible
for logical and physical access to Government facilities and systems;
suitable or fit for Federal employment; fit to perform work on behalf
of the Federal Government under a Government contract; eligible to hold
a position that is sensitive for national security reasons; or eligible
for access to classified information. The DCSA 343 is only used when
information is unable to be obtained solely with the use of the
Standard Form (SF) Authorization for Release of Information. The
Specific Authorization for Release of Behavioral Health and Related
Medical Information (DCSA 344) is a special consent form that will
allow the DCSA access to certain restricted medical records which are
not otherwise accessible because they are protected under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The information
collected on the DCSA 344 will be used to conduct a detailed medical
interview and record review with the practitioner when the practitioner
indicates on the SF Authorization for Medical Release of Medical
Information Pursuant to the HIPAA that the subject of the investigation
has a condition or treatment that could impair judgement, reliability,
or trustworthiness; there is evidence of alcohol-related treatment or
counseling; or there is evidence of drug-related treatment or
counseling. The DCSA 344 will be used in background investigations to
help establish facts required to determine whether the subject of the
investigation should be adjudicated to be eligible for logical and
physical access to Government facilities and systems; suitable or fit
for Federal employment; fit to perform work on behalf of the Federal
Government under a Government contract; eligible to hold a position
that is sensitive for national security reasons; or eligible for access
to classified information. DCSA's use of these collections will be
limited to background investigations, conducted under the authority of
Executive Order 13467 as amended by Executive Order 13869, requiring a
deeper review of an individual's personal finances or sensitive medical
information, strictly limited to the circumstances defined within and
required by the Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 297.
Number of Respondents: 3,563.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 3,563.
Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: August 27, 2025.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2025-16679 Filed 8-29-25; 8:45 am]
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