Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
DMDC 18 DoD SPOT.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-26	Available
SPOT PIA.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-25	Available
SPOT_SSN_Justification Draft 4-18-13.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-25	Available
DoD_Instruction_302041.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-24	Available
Public_Law_(PL)_110-181,_Section_862,_28Jan2008_(As_Amended_1Oct2012).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-24	Available
PL_110-181,_sec_861.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-24	Available
MOU_DoD_DoS_USAID_17Apr10__All_Sigs.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-24	Available
signed_MOA_5Dec07.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2013-06-24	Repair queued
SPOT_SUPPORTING_STATEMENT_(Final).doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2013-06-25	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
189209	Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System	Other-Bus. Rule DOS	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0460	ICR Reference No: 201306-0704-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201001-0704-003
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/13/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/26/2013
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2013
Responses	300,000	0	300,000
Time Burden (Hours)	150,000	0	150,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,400,000	0	0

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Abstract: In accordance with the National Defense Appropriations Act of 2008, Public Law 110-181, contractors deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and private security contractors must be identified. SPOT-ES is the designated central repository of this information. Per DoD Instruction 3020.41: "In applicable contingency operations, contractor visibility and accountability shall be maintained through a common joint database, the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT)."

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 181 861 Name of Law: null
  

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:
	78 FR 18563	03/27/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 18653	03/27/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	300,000	300,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	150,000	150,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,400,000	0	0	0	5,400,000	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,000,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 06/26/2013

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