Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AF 1175 Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS) Form and Instruction	Modified
0701-0161_PIA_12.18.2020.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-01-21
0701-0161_SSA_1.10.2025.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-01-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
232489	Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0701-0161	ICR Reference No: 202412-0701-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202108-0701-001
Agency/Subagency: DOD/AF	Agency Tracking No: 0701-AALN
Title: Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 01/21/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2025
Responses	194,000	191,000
Time Burden (Hours)	9,700	9,550
Cost Burden (Dollars)	213,012	210,100

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Abstract: Information collection is necessary to create a profile in the Air Force Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS) for those seeking legal assistance from Department of the Air Force legal offices. The system collects and maintains individual’s name, Electronic Data Interchange Personal Identifier Number (EDIPI), also referred to as the DoD ID number, financial records, personnel files, leases, tax documents, personal letters and documents, and all other information necessary to provide advice and assistance to respondents seeking legal assistance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 10 USC 9013
   EO: EO 9397
   US Code: 10 USC 8037
  

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:
	89 FR 88740	11/08/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 1979	01/10/2025
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
Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS)	AF 1175	Legal Assistance Record

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	194,000	191,000	0	3,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,700	9,550	0	150	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	213,012	210,100	0	2,912	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: The small increase in respondent burden is due solely to a miscalculation in the previously approved request that excluded the burden for the AF Form 1175 in the total burden estimates. This request corrects that mistake.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $213,012

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? No

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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: 01/21/2025

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