Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Published Date: 1/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new info collection plan that helps them do their job better. If you’re involved with defense or security, this could affect you by asking for some info, but they’re working to keep it quick and easy. You’ve got until March 31, 2026, to share your ideas—no money changes yet, just a chance to shape the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Use this FOIA/Privacy Form to Request Vetting Records
If you want records about yourself held by DCSA Personnel Vetting, you will use the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records (OMB Control Number 0704-0561). The form is for individuals or households, takes about 5 minutes per response, and DCSA estimates 1,005 annual responses totaling 84 annual burden hours; comments on this collection are accepted through March 31, 2026.
Requested Records Can Be Used and Referred
Information collected on the form will be used to positively identify requesters and the records may be used in Privacy Act appeals or related litigation. The form can also be used to refer records under the release authority of another Federal agency.
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