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OMB Control No:
1601-0028
ICR Reference No:
202102-1601-004
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
202002-1601-001
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/OS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Vulnerability Discovery Program
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
03/01/2021
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Improperly submitted and continue
Conclusion Date:
03/02/2021
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
02/25/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2021
6 Months From Approved
08/31/2021
Responses
3,000
0
3,000
Time Burden (Hours)
9,000
0
9,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The collection of this information regarding to discovered security vulnerabilities by individuals, organizations, and companies is needed to fulfil the congressional mandate in Section 101 of the SECURE Technologies Act regarding a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy. In addition, without the ability to collect information on newly discovered security vulnerabilities in DHS information systems, the DHS will rely solely on the internal security personnel and or discovery through post occurrence of such a breach on security controls.
Emergency Justfication:
OMB approached the DHS Chief Information Officer (CIO) about utilizing the existing OMB approved collection across the government to ensure that the Department and Agencies meet an OMB and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) imposed deadline of March 1, 2021 to create vulnerability disclosure policies. On February 4, 2021, the CIO Program Council confirmed that the DHS CIO was amenable to this approach.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 390 101
Name of Law: Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 45166
08/28/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 70561
12/23/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Vulnerability Discovery Program
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$863,730
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Tyrone Huff 202 447-0106 tyrone.huff@associates.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
02/25/2021
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