EU-U.S. Privacy Shield - Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the List of Arbitrators

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting statement for emergency approval of List of Arbitrators SC cmts.docx Supporting Statement A	2017-06-14
Cover Memo for OMB.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-05-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
226991	EU-U.S. Privacy Shield-Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the list of Arbitrators Other-Application	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0277	ICR Reference No: 201706-0625-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201705-0625-001
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: EU-U.S. Privacy Shield - Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the List of Arbitrators
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: 12/31/2017
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/14/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/14/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2017	6 Months From Approved
Responses	60	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	240	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: ITA seeks approval to publish a Federal Register Notice (FRN) announcing the opportunity to apply for inclusion on the list of arbitrators under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield) and to collect applications.

Emergency Justfication: Under the Privacy Shield, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the European Commission have committed to implement an arbitration mechanism to provide European individuals with the ability to invoke binding arbitration to determine, for residual claims, whether an organization has violated its obligations under the Privacy Shield. Consistent with applicable law, DOC and the European Commission will develop a list of at least 20 arbitrators, chosen on the basis of independence, integrity, and expertise. ITA is seeking expedient approval to solicit the opportunity to apply for inclusion on the list of arbitrators and to collect applications.

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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
EU-U.S. Privacy Shield-Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the list of Arbitrators

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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	60	0	0	60	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	240	0	0	240	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: Consistent with applicable law, DOC and the European Commission will develop a list of at least 20 arbitrators, chosen on the basis of independence, integrity, and expertise. ITA will solicit the opportunity to apply for inclusion on the list of arbitrators and to collect applications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,275

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: 06/14/2017

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