Notices. Notice

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BILLING CODE 3510-DR-S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Defense Security Service, DoD. ACTION: Notice. In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service announces the proposed continuation of a public information collection affecting cleared Department of Defense contractors and seeks public comments on the provision thereof. Comments are invited on:

(a)Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility;

(b)the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection,

(c)ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(d)ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by March 22, 2004. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to: Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), ATTN: Ms. Virginia Heimrich, Deputy Director, 2780 Airport Dr., Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43219-2268. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instrument, please write to the above address, or call DISCO at

(614)827-1530/1528. *Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number:* Personnel Security Clearance Change Notification; DISCO Form 562; 0704-0418. *Type of Request:* Reinstatement. *Needs and Uses:* DISCO Form 562 is used by contractors participating in the National Industrial Security Program to report various changes in employee personnel clearance status or identification information, *e.g.,* reinstatements, conversions, terminations, changes in name or other previously submitted information. *Affected Public:* Business or Other For-Profit; Not-For-Profit Institutions. *Annual Burden Hours:* 45,816. *Number of Respondents:* 11,454. *Responses Per Respondent:* 20. *Average Burden Per Response:* 12 minutes. *Frequency:* On Occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The execution of the DISCO FORM 562 is a factor in making a determination as to whether a contractor employee is eligible to have a security clearance. These requirements are necessary in order to preserve and maintain the security of the United States through establishing standards to prevent the improper disclosure of classified information. Dated: January 14, 2004. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 04-1277 Filed 1-21-04; 8:45 am]