Swiss - U.S. Privacy Shield; Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the Supplemental List of Arbitrators

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
memo from DAS to OIRA_emergency appr for Swiss arb_03-22-18.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-03-22	Available
Swiss Supporting statement for emergency approval of List of Arbitrators_2.16.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2018-03-20	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
230508	Swiss - U.S. Privacy Shield; Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the Supplmental List of Arbitrators	Other-Application	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0625-0278	ICR Reference No: 201803-0625-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/ITA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Swiss - U.S. Privacy Shield; Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the Supplemental 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: 09/30/2018
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/26/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/22/2018
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2018	6 Months From Approved
Responses	20	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	80	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 supplemental list of arbitrators under the Swiss - U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield).

Emergency Justfication: The arbitral mechanism is a critical component of the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and must be implemented by April 12, 2018, to preserve the integrity of the Privacy Shield program. More than 2,600 U.S.-based organizations currently rely on the Privacy Shield to transfer the personal data from the EU and Switzerland to the United States necessary to do business across the Atlantic. Such a data transfer mechanism is critically important, because it underpins almost $300 billion in digitally deliverable services traded across the Atlantic each year. ITA requests expedient approval of the FRN announcing the opportunity to apply for inclusion on the list of arbitrators.

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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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Swiss - U.S. Privacy Shield; Invitation for Applications for Inclusion on the Supplmental List of Arbitrators

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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	20	0	0	20	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	80	0	0	80	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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,758

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/22/2018

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