Request for Internet Services - Password (RISPA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement--0632.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-09-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
38055	Request for Internet Services - Password Authentication (Internet) Other-Internet Screens	Modified
188481	Request for Internet Services - Password Authentication (Telephone) Other-Auhentication	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0632	ICR Reference No: 200903-0960-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200608-0960-003
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Request for Internet Services - Password (RISPA)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/02/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/24/2009
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approving this collection for 36 months with the condition that SSA will conduct a new risk assessment each year, as required by OMB memorandum M-04-04, to determine the appropriateness of the authentication and verification standards employed. A written summary of the results of the risk assessments should be shared with OMB as part of any future requests for approval. In performing these risk assessments, SSA should comply with all OMB guidance and National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. The agency should also consult any guidance from the Chief Information Officers Council.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2012	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2009
Responses	3,214,335	0	1,630,771
Time Burden (Hours)	535,723	0	271,795
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Password Authentication is used to establish a password process for verifying the identity of individuals who choose to use the Internet and Automated Telephone Response for conducting business with SSA. Services are password protected when it is necessary due to the nature of the information being transmitted or because the requestor requires a higher level of protection. The password process allows requestors to establish their identities with SSA and create a password which they can then use to access their own personal information. The respondents are individuals electing to do business with SSA through an electronic medium.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 552a(e)(10) Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
   US Code: 5 USC 552a(f)(2)&(3) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 19261	04/28/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 37081	07/27/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Request for Internet Services - Password Authentication (Internet)
Request for Internet Services - Password Authentication (Telephone)

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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	3,214,335	1,630,771	0	0	1,583,564	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	535,723	271,795	0	0	263,928	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: There has been an increase in the burden associated with this service. An increasing number of beneficiaries are choosing to use the Internet or telephone to conduct business with SSA. Establishing a password is strictly an option that is available to Title 2 and concurrent Title 2/Title 16 beneficiary/applicants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $40,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 09/24/2009

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