This collection
should be resubmitted to address the previous terms of clearance.
Namely, DOD needs to revise the privacy act notice to provide more
explanation of the routine uses for the data collected.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2012
18,550
0
18,550
1,552
0
1,552
0
0
0
West Point candidates provide personal
background information which allows the West Point Admissions
Committee to make subjective judgments on non-academic experiences.
Data are also used by West Point Office of Institutional Research
for correlation with success in graduation and military
careers.
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.