Guaranty Agencies Security Self-assessment and Attestation

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Security Self-assessment template Form and Instruction	Modified
Security Self-assessment template Form and Instruction	Modified
1845-0134 supporting statement 2018 30D FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
217443	Security Self-assessment template Form and Instruction	Modified
217442	Security Self-assessment template Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0134	ICR Reference No: 201810-1845-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201510-1845-013
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Guaranty Agencies Security Self-assessment and Attestation
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/22/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/14/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2022	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2019
Responses	24	0	28
Time Burden (Hours)	7,584	0	8,848
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for an extension of the approved information collection used by Federal Student Aid (FSA) to ensure that all data collected and managed by Guaranty Agencies (GAs) in support federal student financial aid programs is secure. FSA initiated a formal assessment program for ensuring the GAs have security protocols in place to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data entrusted to FSA by students and families. This assessment is designed to identify security deficiencies based on the federal standards described in the National Institute of Standards and Technology publications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 107 - 347 347 Name of Law: E-Government Act
  

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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 51451	10/11/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 64340	12/14/2018
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
Security Self-assessment template	NA	Security Self-assessment template and attestation
Security Self-assessment template	NA	Security Self-assessment template

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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	24	28	0	0	-4	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,584	8,848	0	0	-1,264	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: This is an extension of the approved information collection. There is no change to the form or attestation. The decrease in burden is due to a decrease in the number of participating agencies. There are 24 respondents requiring an estimated 316 hours each to complete the required self-assessment for a total of 7,584 burden hours. This represents a decrease of 4 public guaranty agencies and a decrease of 1,264 burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $102,000

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: 12/14/2018

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