; (B) to use remote and virtual techniques and centralized locations during field investigation work; (C) to utilize secure and reliable digitization of information obtained during the clearance process; and (D) to build the capacity of the background investigation labor sector. (3) Review of schedules A review of whether the schedule for processing security clearances included in section 3001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( 50 U.S.C. 3341 ) should be modified. (4) Evaluation of splitting the background investigation function (A) In general An evaluation of the impact on costs, quality, and timeliness of security clearance background investigations associated with transferring to the Secretary of Defense responsibility for conducting background investigations for— (i) personnel of the Department of Defense; or (ii) all contractors to and personnel of the United States Government. (B) Analysis An analysis of— (i) the time required for the Secretary of Defense to gain sufficient institutional capacity and capability to perform the investigations described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A); (ii) past experience with agencies and departments of the United States having responsibility for conducting background investigations, including the transfer to the Office of Personnel Management of background investigations for personnel of the Department of Defense during 2003, 2004, and 2005