Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU_U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Form	New
Memo to OIRA.PDF Supplementary Document	2016-07-21
Memo to DOC OCIO.PDF Supplementary Document	2016-07-21
Supporting statement for emergency approval of Privacy Shield collection 7.20.16.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-07-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
222570	Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU_U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0276	ICR Reference No: 201607-0625-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 07/25/2016
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/25/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/22/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2017	6 Months From Approved
Responses	3,600	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,376	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	10,167,120	0	0

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Abstract: Information collection by the Department of Commerce, as represented by the International Trade Administration, from organizations in the United States self-certifying to participate in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield).

Emergency Justfication: The purpose of this emergency request of Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance is to allow the Department of Commerce (DOC), as represented by the International Trade Administration (ITA), to collect information from organizations in the United States to enable such organizations’ self-certification to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield). Given the critical role of the collection of information to the Privacy Shield, the importance to transatlantic commerce of providing the Privacy Shield without further delay, and the uncertainty regarding when the Privacy Shield would clear the final stage of the multi-stage European Union (EU) approval process, the DOC cannot reasonably comply at present with the normal clearance procedures.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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

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
Information Collection for Self-Certification to the EU_U.S. Privacy Shield Framework	NA	Privacy

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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	3,600	0	0	3,600	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,376	0	0	2,376	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	10,167,120	0	0	10,167,120	0	0

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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $64,800

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: 07/22/2016

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