The survey is approved with the understanding that EAC's report to Congress will describe any limitations to the generalizability of the survey results.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2007
6 Months From Approved
10,000
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0
2,500
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Section 245 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15301) requires the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to conduct a study of issues and challenges, including the potential for election fraud, that are presented by the incorporation of communications and Internet technologies in the Federal, State, and local electoral process. In delineating nine possible research topics, Congress specifically identified the need for further research in determining the requirements for authorization, collection, storing, and processing electronically generated messages permitting eligible voters to apply for an absentee ballot. At the conclusion of the study, the EAC is required to submit a report on the results of the study to Congress.
The EAC is requesting an emergency review of the information collection referenced below. In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following requirements for emergency review. The EAC is requesting an emergency review because the collection of this information is needed before the expiration of the normal time limits under OMB's regulations at 5 CFR Part 1320(a)(2)(ii). The information collection at issue is necessary in order to conduct a study of issues and challenges, specifically including the potential for election fraud, that are presented by the incorporation of communications and internet technologies in the Federal, State, and local electoral process, as mandated by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. §15371). The EAC cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures because failure to implement this study in an expedited fashion is reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection; as stated in 5 CFR 1320.13(a)(2)(i).
Approval of this emergency collection is essential in order to comply with Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. §15371). Section 245 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to conduct a study of issues and challenges, specifically including the potential for election fraud, that are presented by the incorporation of communications and internet technologies in the Federal, State, and local electoral process. In delineating nine possible research topics, Congress specifically identified the need for further research in determining the requirements for authorization, collection, storing, and processing electronically generated messages permitting eligible voters to apply for an absentee ballot.
In response to this HAVA requirement, the EAC is developing a Survey of voters that are protected by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). UOCAVA voters are most likely to utilize communications and internet technologies in the Federal, State and local electoral process. The upcoming General Election of 2006 is the only Federal Election that will be conducted until 2008. This is the only election that will include Federal, State and local candidates and issues on one ballot until 2008, thus this election presents the only opportunity to collect the necessary data to comply with the HAVA requirement within the mandated time frame.
US Code:
42 USC 15301
Name of Law: Help America Vote Act of 2002
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.
Form EAC-RS02 EAC Survey of UOCAVA Voters
Emergency Justification.doc
EAC Survey of UOCAVA Voters