EXECUTIVE ORDER 10450,ISSUED APRIL 27,
1953, REQUIRES THAT INVESTIGATIONS BE CONDUCTED OF ALL PERSONS
ENTERING THE FEDERAL SERVICE. OPTIONAL FORM 49 IS THE VOUCHER FORM
SENT TO REFERENCES AND FORMER EMPLOYERS IN CONDUCTING NATIONAL
AGENCY CHECKS AND INQUIRIES (NACI) OF APPLICANTS FOR NONSENSITIVE
AND NONCRITICAL - SENSITIVE POSITIONS. INFORMATION COLLECTED IS
USED TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF APPLICANTS FOR FEDERAL
EMPLOYMENT
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.