SSA's Public Credentialing and Authentication Process

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Justification for the Non-Substantive Changes - 0789doc.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2016-03-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
197897	In-Person (Intranet) Requestors Other-Intranet Screens	Modified
197896	Internet Requestors Other-Internet Screens	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0789	ICR Reference No: 201603-0960-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201509-0960-010
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SSA's Public Credentialing and Authentication Process
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/25/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/18/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	10/31/2017	10/31/2017
Responses	37,256,948	0	39,622,510
Time Burden (Hours)	4,967,593	0	5,283,001
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Social Security Administration's citizen authentication process enables a new user experience and access to more electronic services. Authentication is the foundation for secure, online transactions. Identity authentication is the process of determining, with confidence, that someone is who he or she claims to be during a remote, automated session. It comprises three distinct factors: something you know, something you have, and something you are. Single-factor authentication uses one of the factors, and multi-factor authentication uses two or more of the factors. Social Security's process features credential issuance, account management, and single- and multi-factor authentication. We allow our users to maintain one User ID, which consists of a self-selected Username and Password, to access multiple Social Security electronic services. This process provides the means for authenticating users of Social Security's sensitive electronic services and streamlines access to those services. The respondents are individuals who choose to use the Internet or Automated Telephone Response System to conduct business with SSA. This is a non-substantive change to make minor language changes to the screens, and minor revisions to three functions to enhance security and prevent fraud.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 552a Name of Law: The Privacy Act of 1974
   US Code: 5 USC 552 Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
   US Code: 42 USC 405 Name of Law: The Social Security Act
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 301 Name of Law: E-Government Act of 2002
   US Code: 26 USC 6103(l)(1)(A) Name of Law: Internal Revenue Code
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: EO: EO 13681 Name/Subject of EO: Improving the Security of Consumer Financial Transactions

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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:
	79 FR 21496	04/16/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 37828	07/02/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
In-Person (Intranet) Requestors
Internet Requestors

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	37,256,948	39,622,510	-2,365,562	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,967,593	5,283,001	-315,408	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: There has been a change in burdens. This stems from SSA expanding its existing capabilities to require multifactor authentication for every online sign-in (including Level 2 access) and allow for maintenance of the multifactor option for our customers.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,790,000

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: 03/18/2016

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