The proposed information collection is necessary to meet requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15301). HAVA §241(a) requires the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to conduct and make available to the public studies regarding the election administration issues described in subsection (b). The goal of these studies is to promote methods of voting and administering elections which:
(1) will be the most convenient, accessible, and easy to use for voters, including members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language;
(2) will yield the most accurate, secure, and expeditious system for voting and tabulating election results;
(3) will be nondiscriminatory and afford each registered and eligible voter an equal opportunity to vote and to have that vote counted; and
(4) will be efficient and cost effective for use.
Section 241(b)(9) of HAVA requires the EAC to periodically study methods of educating voters about the process of registering to vote and voting, the operation of voting mechanisms, the location of polling places, and all other aspects of participating in elections. Furthermore, Section 245(a)(2)(C) of HAVA indicates that the EAC may investigate the impact that new communications or Internet technology systems used in the electoral process could have on voter participation rates, voter education, and public accessibility. Based on these requirements, the EAC seeks to conduct an information collection to determine the current state of voter information hotlines that are operated by Federal, State, and local government agencies and election offices. The findings of the proposed information collection will serve as the basis for developing recommendations regarding the development and implementation of voter hotlines. These recommendations will be part of a report on the key findings of the proposed information collection, which will be made available to election officials and the public.
US Code:
42 USC 15301
Name of Law: Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)
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 VH Q001 EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire
Voter Hotline Study.Summary of Changes.pdf
EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire