AFNConnect (AFNC)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0704-0547_SSA_12.20.18.DOCX	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-02-15	Repair queued
DPA 02 Final (OMB Placeholders removed Sec 9) SORN.DOCX	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-12-13	Repair queued
AFNConnect PIA_02242015 (6)-unlocked.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-12-13	Available
AFNC SSN Just Memo-signed.PDF	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-12-13	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
218902	AFNConnect	Other-System	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0547	ICR Reference No: 201812-0704-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201511-0704-002
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No:
Title: AFNConnect (AFNC)
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: 03/25/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/15/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	700	0	700
Time Burden (Hours)	117	0	117
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,500	0	3,500

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Abstract: To determine the eligibility and continued validation of authorized individuals Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) who receive and utilize an AFN satellite receiver. Provide U.S. military commanders worldwide with a unique means to communicate internal information directly as needed to OCONUS users. Records may also be used as a management tool for statistical analysis, tracking, reporting, evaluating program effectiveness, and conducting research.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 301 Name of Law: null
  

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 53612	10/24/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 4455	02/15/2019
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
AFNConnect

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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	700	700	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	117	117	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,500	3,500	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $175,000

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 02/15/2019

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