DoD Information Collection Notice for OMB Review

Regs.gov: Department of Defense

Published February 23rd, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal for collection of information regarding FOCI Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires to the Office of Management and Budget for clearance. The public has until March 27, 2026, to submit comments.

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What changed

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a revision to an existing information collection, specifically the FOCI Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires (OMB Control Number 0705-0005), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. This collection is used by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to oversee companies operating under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) while performing U.S. Government contracts, assessing the suitability of nominees and the rationale behind nominations to protect sensitive information and national security.

This notice serves as a 30-day information collection request, with a public comment deadline of March 27, 2026. The affected public includes individuals and businesses. While the submission is voluntary for respondents, the information is considered essential for DCSA's oversight functions. Compliance officers should review the details of this information collection and consider submitting comments if they represent entities involved with FOCI and U.S. Government contracts.

What to do next

Review the FOCI Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires for potential impact.
Submit comments to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by March 27, 2026, if applicable.

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Content

ACTION:

30-Day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

The Department of War has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (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 March 27, 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: FOCI Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires; OMB Control Number 0705-0005.

Type of Request: Revision.

Number of Respondents: 256.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 256.

Average Burden per Response: 45 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 192.

Needs and Uses: The Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) Outside Director/Proxy Holder Nominee and Nominating Official Questionnaires
are essential for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to effectively oversee companies operating under
FOCI while performing United States Government contracts. This information allows DCSA to assess the qualifications and suitability
of Outside Director/Proxy Holder(s) (OD/PH) nominees, ensuring they can mitigate foreign influence and protect sensitive government
information. Data from nominating officials provides insight into the rationale behind the nomination, enabling DCSA to make
informed decisions regarding OD/PH approvals and safeguard national security interests.

Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-profit.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Dated: February 23, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-03735 Filed 2-24-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P