Notice2023-04977
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March 10, 2023
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Agriculture Department
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces and requests comments on the intention of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to request approval for the continuation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code information collection to allow USDA customers to securely and confidently share data and receive services electronically. Authority for obtaining information from customers is included in the Freedom to E-File Act, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN), the E- Government Act of 2002, and the GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT. Customer information is collected through the USDA eAuthentication Service (eAuth), located at https://www.eauth.usda.gov. The USDA eAuth service provides both public citizens as well as Federal Government employees with a secure single sign-on capability for USDA applications, management of user credentials, and verification of identity, authorization, and electronic signatures. USDA's eAuth Service obtains customer information through an electronic self-registration process provided through the eAuth website. This voluntary online self- registration process and identity proofing process (either in-person at a USDA Service Center or online with national credit bureaus) enables USDA customers to obtain accounts as authorized users that will provide single sign-on capability, self-registration, and account management to access USDA Web applications and services via the internet.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 47 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04977]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[Docket Number: USDA-2023-0004]
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Chief Information Officer, USDA.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces and requests comments on the intention of the Office
of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to request approval for the
continuation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Registration
Form to Request Electronic Access Code information collection to allow
USDA customers to securely and confidently share data and receive
services electronically. Authority for obtaining information from
customers is included in the Freedom to E-File Act, the Electronic
Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN), the E-
Government Act of 2002, and the GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT. Customer
information is collected through the USDA eAuthentication Service
(eAuth), located at <a href="https://www.eauth.usda.gov">https://www.eauth.usda.gov</a>. The USDA eAuth service
provides both public citizens as well as Federal Government employees
with a secure single sign-on capability for USDA applications,
management of user credentials, and verification of identity,
authorization, and electronic signatures. USDA's eAuth Service obtains
customer information through an electronic self-registration process
provided through the eAuth website. This voluntary online self-
registration process and identity proofing process (either in-person at
a USDA Service Center or online with national credit bureaus) enables
USDA customers to obtain accounts as authorized users that will provide
single sign-on capability, self-registration, and account management to
access USDA Web applications and services via the internet.
DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or May 9, 2023 to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES:
[ssquf] Federal eRulemaking Portal: This website provides the
ability to type short comments directly into the comment field on this
web page or attach a file for lengthier comments. Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the on-line instructions at that site for
submitting comments.
[ssquf] Interested persons are invited to submit comments
concerning this information collection to Adam Zeimet, 2150 Centre
Avenue, Building A-Suite 350, Fort Collins, Colorado 80526. Fax
comments should be sent to the attention of Adam Zeimet at fax number
(970) 295-5238.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Zeimet by telephone at (970) 295-
5678, or via email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b0f1d4d1dd9eead5d9ddd5c4f0c5c3d4d19ed7dfc6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e9a88d8884c7b38c80848c9da99c9a8d88c78e869f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), this notice announces the intention
of USDA-OCIO-Customer Experience Center-Identity and Access Services
Branch (Identity, Credential, and Access Management Program) to request
approval for an existing collection.
Title: USDA Registration Form to Request Electronic Access Code.
OMB Number: 0503-0014.
Expiration Date of Approval: 6/30/2023.
Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information
collection.
Abstract: The USDA-OCIO developed the eAuthentication Service as a
management and technical process that addresses user authentication and
authorization prerequisites for providing services electronically. The
process requires a one-time electronic self-registration to obtain an
eAuthentication account for each USDA customer desiring access to on-
line services or applications that require user authentication. USDA
customers may self-register for an account in accordance with OMB
Memorandum M-19-17 and National Institute of Standards and Technology
Special Publication 800-63-3 (or superseding publications). An
eAuthentication account, without identity verification, provides users
with limited access to USDA website portals and applications that have
minimal security requirements. A customer with an eAuthentication
account, with identity verification, is permitted to conduct official
electronic business transactions via the internet, enter into a
contract with the USDA, and submit forms electronically via the
internet to USDA agencies. Due to the increased risk associated with
these types of transactions, the identity of customers must be verified
through a process called ``identity proofing''. Identity proofing can
be accomplished for USDA customers in two ways: (1) By visiting a Local
Registration Authority (LRA) at a USDA Service Center; or (2) Through
an integrated online identity proofing service with a National Credit
Bureau. The on-line identity proofing service provides registrants with
a more efficient mechanism for identity verification. On-line identity
proofing requires responses to at least four randomly selected identity
questions that are verified by a national credit bureau identity
proofing service in an automated interface. Once the user's identity if
verified, they may use the associated credential to access USDA
resources that utilize eAuthentication services.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of
information is estimated to take three (3) minutes to complete the
self-registration process for an eAuthentication account, without
identity verification. With an estimated 235,092 respondents, the
annual public burden time is 11,754.60 hours (235,092 * (3/60)).
Customers needing a higher form of access are required to provide
additional information for identity proofing purposes. The data entry
for identity verification is estimated to take three (3) minutes. With
an estimated 72,912 respondents, the annual public burden time is
3,645.60 hours (72,912 * (3/60)). For identity verification through a
LRA, the time is estimated to take one (1) hour to travel to a USDA
Service Center to visit a Local Registration Authority (expected to be
approximately 9% of the registrants). With an estimated 6,562
respondents, the annual public burden time is 6,562 hours (6,562
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* (60/60)). For online identity verification, the time is estimated to
take five (5) minutes (expected to be approximately 91% of the
registrants). With an estimated 66,350 respondents, the annual public
burden time is 5,308 hours (66,350 * (5/60)). The total estimated
annual public burden rate is 27,270.20 hours (11,754.60 + 3,645.60 +
6,562 + 5,308) = 27,270.20).
Respondents: Individual USDA customers.
Estimated Number of Respondents per account type:
<bullet> eAuthentication account, without identity proofing:
235,092.
<bullet> eAuthentication account, with identity proofing: 72,912.
[cir] In Person ID Proofing (9%): 6,562.
[cir] Online\Remote ID Proofing (91%): 66,350.
Estimated Total Number of Respondents: 308,004.
Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 27,270.2 hours.
Comments are invited on (1) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways
to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on those
who respond, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, technological or other forms of information technology
collection methods. Copies of the information collection may be
obtained from Mr. Zeimet by calling or emailing your request to the
contact information above in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included
in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of
public record.
Gary Washington,
Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04977 Filed 3-9-23; 8:45 am]
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