The USDA eAuthentication Service
provides public and government businesses single sign-on capability
for USDA applications, management of user credentials, and
verification of identity, authorization, and electronic signatures.
The information collection process requires a voluntary one-time
electronic self- registration through the eAuthentication Web site
to obtain an eAuthentication account for each USDA Agency customer
desiring access to protected online services and applications that
require user authentication. USDA customers and employees can self-
register for a Level 1 of Level 2 Access account. A Level
1
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:
(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;
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.