Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records Information Collection

FR: Defense Department

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense has submitted a 30-day information collection notice to OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act for the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records form (OMB Control No. 0704-0561). The collection, which is voluntary, applies to individuals requesting personnel vetting records from DCSA and involves approximately 1,005 respondents with 84 annual burden hours.

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The DoD's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security is seeking OMB clearance for a revised information collection used to process FOIA/Privacy Act requests for personnel vetting records maintained by DCSA. The collection identifies individuals requesting their own records and supports Privacy Act appeals and related litigation. The collection is classified as a "Revision" with 1,005 respondents, 1 response per respondent, and 5 minutes average burden per response.

Compliance teams and affected individuals should note the 30-day public comment period closes April 30, 2026. Comments on the proposed collection should be submitted via www.reginfo.gov. The collection is voluntary and imposes minimal burden (84 total annual hours) on the public.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection and submit comments to OMB via www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by April 30, 2026
Ensure any FOIA/Privacy Act request processes align with this collection form (OMB Control No. 0704-0561)
Contact Reginald Lucas at (571) 372-7574 for questions regarding this collection

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06218 (91 FR 15979) Document Headings ###### Department of Defense

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-0133]

AGENCY:

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)), Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION:

30-Day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

The DoD has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES:

Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 30, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Reginald Lucas, (571) 372-7574, whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records; OMB Control Number 0704-0561.

Type of Request: Revision.

Number of Respondents: 1,005.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 1,005.

Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 84.

Needs and Uses: The information collection is required to ensure needed information is collected to positively identify individuals who request records regarding themselves that are maintained by DCSA Personnel Vetting. These records will also be used in any Privacy Act appeals or related litigation. The Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request for Adjudication and Vetting Records form will also be used to refer records under the release authority of another Federal Agency.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Dated: March 27, 2026.

Stephanie J. Bost,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[FR Doc. 2026-06218 Filed 3-30-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P

Published Document: 2026-06218 (91 FR 15979)