SF 85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions and SF 85PS Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Yes
Regular
12/18/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
124,611
124,611
114,847
114,847
5,328,598
0
Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF 85P) and Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions (SF 85PS)
The SF 85P and SF 85P-S are information collections completed by applicants for, or incumbents of, Federal Government civilian positions, or positions in private entities performing work for the Federal Government under contract. The SF 85P will be used by the Federal Government in conducting background investigations and reinvestigations of persons under consideration for, or retention of, public trust positions. The SF 85PS is supplemental to the SF 85P and is used only after an offer of employment has been made.
EO: EO 10450 Name/Subject of EO: Security Requirements for Government Employment
US Code:
5 USC 3301
Name of Law: Government Organization and Employees
US Code:
5 USC 3302
Name of Law: Government Organization and Employees
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.