Federal Data CollectionClearance and Comment Process.ppt

Federal Data CollectionClearance and Comment Process February 2006 Topics What is the Federal Register? What are the legal requirements? Who Can Comment? Daily Updates Event Timeline What to look for Topics (continued) Where do I find the information collection submission document On what can I comment? How do I comment? What are suggestions for managing the comment process? Questions? What is the Federal Register? The Federal Register is an official daily legal publication that informs citizens of: - Rights and obligations - Opportunities for funding and federal benefits - Actions of Federal agencies for accountability to the public What are the Legal Requirements? Federal Register Act (Title 44 U.S.C. Chap. 15) The Federal Register Act established the basic legal structure of the regulatory system: Central location for filing documents for public inspection The daily Federal Register – a single, uniform publication for Executive Agency rules and notices and Presidential documents The Code of Federal Regulations – a codification (numerical arrangement) of rules What are the Legal Requirements? Paperwork Reduction Act Public Law 104-13 Codified in Title 44, Chapter 35, Subchapter I The purposes of this subchapter are to: (1) minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State, local and tribal governments, and other persons resulting from the collection of information by or for the Federal Government;... Definition: Burden Time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, or provide information to or for a Federal agency, including the resources expended for: (A) reviewing instructions; (B) acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems; (C) adjusting the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; (D) searching data sources; (E) completing and reviewing the collecti