Latent Fingerprint Interoperability Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
42USC3722.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-03-07
6USC162.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-03-07
supporting statement B.docx Supporting Statement B	2012-02-15
Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2012-02-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
201265	Latent Fingerprint Interoperability Survey Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1121-0338	ICR Reference No: 201202-1121-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/OJP	Agency Tracking No: NIJ
Title: Latent Fingerprint Interoperability Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 04/06/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/07/2012
Terms of Clearance: The package is missing addendum surveys, advance letters, comments, and attachments noted in the supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed collection provides an ability to establish the level of interoperability of automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) maintained by State and local law enforcement agencies regarding the electronic exchange of latent fingerprint data to support criminal investigations. Data on the types and functionalities of fielded AFIS systems; the current policy agreements among jurisdictions; and the technological and regulatory factors which impact interoperability will be collected.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 6 USC 162 Name of Law: Domestic Security
  

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:
	76 FR 46328	08/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 64384	10/18/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Latent Fingerprint Interoperability Survey

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection and the burden is new. The proposed collection provides an ability to establish the level of interoperability of automated fingerprint identification systems maintained by State and local law enforcement agencies regarding the electronic exchange of latent fingerprint data to support criminal investigations. Data on the types and functionalities of fielded AFIS systems; the current policy agreements among jurisdictions; and the technological and regulatory factors which impact interoperability will be collected.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $504,620

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 03/07/2012

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