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OMB Control No:
0503-0014
ICR Reference No:
202305-0503-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202004-0503-001
Agency/Subagency:
USDA/AgSEC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
USDA eAuthentication Service Customer Registration
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
09/06/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/26/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2023
Responses
400,630
0
173,088
Time Burden (Hours)
27,270
0
13,598
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The USDA eAuthentication service provides public and government businesses single sign-on capability for USDA applications, managment of user credentials, verification of identity, authorization, and electronic signatures.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 229 1-2
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 222 1-2
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:
88 FR 14970
03/10/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 39819
06/20/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Individuals or Households -- Level 1 & 2 Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code
Private Sector -- Level 1 & 2 Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code
State, Local, and Tribal Govts -- Level 1 & 2 Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code
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
400,630
173,088
0
0
227,542
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
27,270
13,598
0
0
13,672
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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:
The number of respondents increased from 173,088 in 2019 to 235,092 in 2022. This is due to more USDA programs being offered through the Farm Bill, other agency service offerings, and agencies integrating with ICAM services to meet FISMA requirements and cybersecurity mandates. The amount of time to create an eAuth account, provide additional information, and visit an LRA remained the same. The number of customers utilizing the online identity verification process increased from 85% in 2019 to 91% in 2022. Due to the number of respondents increasing, the burden hours also increased to 27,270.20 hours in 2022 from 13,598 in 2019. As more people are exposed to online identity verification, the time to complete the knowledge-based questions decreased from 10 to 5 minutes.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$196,314
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.
Yes
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:
Adam Zeimet 970 295-5678 adam.zeimet@ocio.usda.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:
06/26/2023
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