Assistance Reporting Tool (ART)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0720-0060_SS-A_01.07.19.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-01-07	Available
0720-0060_ART SSN Justification Memorandum_DHA PCLO 11.15.2018.PDF	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-01-07	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
217332	Assistance Reporting Tool (ART)	Other-Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0720-0060	ICR Reference No: 201812-0720-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201507-0720-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODOASHA	Agency Tracking No: 0720-0060
Title: Assistance Reporting Tool (ART)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/15/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/07/2019
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2019
Responses	174,385	0	169,606
Time Burden (Hours)	43,596	0	42,402
Cost Burden (Dollars)	316,078	0	307,416

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Abstract: The ART is a secure web-based system that captures feedback on and authorizations related to TRICARE benefits. Personal health and personally identifiable information entered into ART is voluntarily provided by individuals via a verbal or written exchange and is only collected to facilitate case resolution, capture medical authorization determinations, and approve line of duty care and care under the Transitional Care for Service-related Conditions benefit. Respondents include individuals who have TRICARE-related questions or issues.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 55 Name of Law: Medical and Dental Care
   US Code: 38 USC 17 Name of Law: Hospital, Nursing Home, Domiciliary, and Medical Care
  

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 53619	10/24/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 66683	12/27/2018
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
Assistance Reporting Tool (ART)

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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	174,385	169,606	0	0	4,779	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	43,596	42,402	0	0	1,194	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	316,078	307,416	0	0	8,662	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: Total burden has increased due to an estimated 28% rise in caseload processed through the Assistance Reporting Tool (ART).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $370,252

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: 01/07/2019

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