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OMB Control No:
0970-0435
ICR Reference No:
202204-0970-011
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201905-0970-008
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
OCSE
Title:
Electronic Data Exchange (EDE)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/24/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/25/2022
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2025
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2022
Responses
228,438
0
50,464
Time Burden (Hours)
3,883
0
855
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) maintains the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE) application which allows state child support agencies to exchange encrypted case-related documents. The EDE application allows state child support agencies to effectively exchange documents pertaining to child and spousal support cases. State child support agencies submit case document requests to other states through the EDE, which are routed to the other state for response. The responding state uploads the appropriate documents to the EDE for the requesting state to download or explains when documents are unavailable. State child support agencies that use the EDE application will reduce delays, costs, and barriers associated with case processing; increase paternity and order establishment; increase state child and spousal support debt collections; improve document security; standardize data sharing; increase state participation; and improve overall child and spousal support outcomes. State child support agencies use the information collected, maintained, and disseminated through the EDE application for various child support purposes. OCSE maintains and tracks EDE application usage; however, OCSE does not see or use the content of exchanged documents.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 652(a)(7)
Name of Law: Public Health & Welfare Child Support and Est of Paternity - Duties of the Secretary
US Code:
42 USC 666(c)(1)
Name of Law: Public Health & Welfare Child Support and Est of Paternity - Req of stat prescribed procedures...
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:
86 FR 70843
12/13/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
87 FR 24309
04/25/2022
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
On-line Data Entry Screens
1
EDE Screen Shots
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
228,438
50,464
0
177,974
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
3,883
855
0
3,028
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
At the request of state child support agencies, OCSE made minor application enhancements to add options for request and response content; to expand case information; and to improve documentation content, format, and search options. These enhancements provide states with more flexibility in supporting their current business workflows and organizational structures. While the enhancements constitute a program change, they do not require state child support agencies to make any system changes; therefore, the enhancements do not impact the burden hour or costs. OCSE removed the “Query FCR” screen from the EDE instruments because it is not a function of the EDE. OCSE provides a link to the FCR within the EDE application as a courtesy to users to easily access the FCR. This change does not affect the burden. Based on actual participation, the number of EDE users and the number of documents exchanged increased since the previous approval. This constitutes a program change that required adjustments to both the burden hour and cost estimates. Adjustments to the cost estimates also include OMB’s requirement to double the hourly rate to account for fringe benefits and overhead.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$6,392,360
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.
Yes
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:
Molly Buck 202 205-4724 mary.buck@acf.hhs.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:
04/25/2022
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