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###### Department of Defense

###### Office of the Secretary

# AGENCY:

Defense Security Service.

# ACTION:

Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service announces the proposed continuation of a public information collection affecting cleared Department of Defense contractors and seeks public comments on the provision thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection, (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 November 24, 2000.

# ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to: Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), ATTN: Mr. James O'Heron, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 2499, Columbus, OH 43216-5006.

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and                               ( print page 57595)                            associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or call DISCO at (614) 692-2133/34.                    

*Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number:*                         Personal Security Clearance Change Notification; DISCO Form 562; 0704-[To Be Determined].                    

*Type of Request:*                         New Collection.                    

*Needs and Uses:*                        DISCO Form 562 is used by contractors participating in the National Industrial Security Program to report various changes in employee personnel clearance status or identification information,                         *e.g.,*                         reinstatements, conversions, terminations, changes in name or other previously submitted information.                    

*Affected Public:*                         Business or Other For-Profit; Not-For-Profit Institutions.                    

*Annual Burden Hours:*                         45,816.                    

*Number of Respondents:*                         11,454.                    

*Responses Per Respondent:*                         20.                    

*Average Burden Per Response:*                         12 minutes.                    

*Frequency:*                         On Occasion.                    

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

## Summary of Information Collection

The execution of the DISCO FORM 562 is a factor in making a determination as to whether a contractor employee is eligible to have a security clearance. 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.

Dated: September 19, 2000.

Patricia L. Toppings,

Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[FR Doc. 00-24494  Filed 9-22-00; 8:45 am]

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