OF-174 IS USED TO (1) FURNISH THE
DEPARTMENT WITH INFORMATION ON LOCALLY-HIRED AMERICANS AND ALIENS,
(2) PROVIDE BIOGRAPHIC DATA AND OTHER PERSONNEL INFORMATION TO
ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO SCREEN ALL APPLICANTS BEFORE EMPLOYMENT,
AND (3) FURTHER THE SECURITY PROGRAM OVERSEAS IN ACCORD WITH
PROCEDURES USED BY THE FOREIGN SERVICE ON ITS WASHINGTON
APPOINTEES.
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.