Rulemaking on Definitions of Identity Theft and Identity Theft Report

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IDT '07 SS.FIN.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-05-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
32354	Rulemaking on Definitions of Identity Theft and Identity Theft Report	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3084-0129	ICR Reference No: 200705-3084-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200404-3084-002
Agency/Subagency: FTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Rulemaking on Definitions of Identity Theft and Identity Theft Report
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 08/29/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/08/2007
Terms of Clearance: As per FTC's request this collection is withdrawn.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2007	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2007
Responses	1,529,000	0	1,529,000
Time Burden (Hours)	459,000	0	459,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Rule implements the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108-159, by defining an "identity theft report" that identity theft victims can use to mitigate the harms of identity theft.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 159 111 Name of Law: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions 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:
	72 FR 14810	03/29/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 31833	06/08/2007
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
Rulemaking on Definitions of Identity Theft and Identity Theft Report

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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: There are no program changes; this is a request for renewed OMB clearance on a rule that became final in 2004. Increased estimates of burden hours from the FTC’s prior clearance request are due to an increase in staff’s estimate of the time required for an identity theft victim to file a law enforcement report (added entry fields)with a law enforcement agency.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 06/08/2007

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