HAVA requires that the EAC certify and
decertify voting systems (42 U.S.C. §15371). Section 231(a)(1) of
HAVA specifically requires the EAC to "… provide for the
certification, de-certification and re-certification of voting
system hardware and software by accredited laboratories." The EAC
will perform this mandated function through the use of its Voting
System Testing and Certification Program. Voting systems certified
by the EAC will be used by citizens to cast votes in Federal
Elections. Therefore, it is paramount that the program operates in
a reliable and effective manner. In order to certify a voting
system, it is necessary for the EAC to (1) require voting system
manufacturers to submit information about their organization and
the voting systems they submit for testing and certification; (2)
require voting system manufacturers to retain voting system
technical and test records; and (3) to provide a mechanism for
election officials and other members of the public to report events
which may affect a voting system's certification. Approval of this
collection is essential in order to comply with Help America Vote
Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. §15371). HAVA requires that the EAC certify
and decertify voting systems. This mandate represents the first
time the Federal government will provide for the voluntary testing
and certification of voting systems, nationwide. In response to
this HAVA requirement, the EAC developed the Voting System Testing
and Certification Program. This program requires the collection and
retention of information by voting system manufacturers.
US Code:
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USC 15371 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.