U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Study of Voter Hotlines Operated by Election Offices

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EAC VH Q001 EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New
Voter Hotline Study.Summary of Changes.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-05-18
VH.Supporting Statement B.pdf Supporting Statement B	2007-05-18
VH.Supporting Statement A.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-05-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180217	EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3265-0011	ICR Reference No: 200705-3265-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: EAC	Agency Tracking No: EAC VH 001
Title: U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Study of Voter Hotlines Operated by Election Offices
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/08/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/18/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,937	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	969	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The proposed information collection is necessary to meet requirements of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15301). HAVA §241(a) requires the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to conduct and make available to the public studies regarding the election administration issues described in subsection (b). The goal of these studies is to promote methods of voting and administering elections which: (1) will be the most convenient, accessible, and easy to use for voters, including members of the uniformed services and overseas voters, individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, and voters with limited proficiency in the English language; (2) will yield the most accurate, secure, and expeditious system for voting and tabulating election results; (3) will be nondiscriminatory and afford each registered and eligible voter an equal opportunity to vote and to have that vote counted; and (4) will be efficient and cost effective for use. Section 241(b)(9) of HAVA requires the EAC to periodically study methods of educating voters about the process of registering to vote and voting, the operation of voting mechanisms, the location of polling places, and all other aspects of participating in elections. Furthermore, Section 245(a)(2)(C) of HAVA indicates that the EAC may investigate the impact that new communications or Internet technology systems used in the electoral process could have on voter participation rates, voter education, and public accessibility. Based on these requirements, the EAC seeks to conduct an information collection to determine the current state of voter information hotlines that are operated by Federal, State, and local government agencies and election offices. The findings of the proposed information collection will serve as the basis for developing recommendations regarding the development and implementation of voter hotlines. These recommendations will be part of a report on the key findings of the proposed information collection, which will be made available to election officials and the public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 15301 Name of Law: Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)
  

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 5682	02/07/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 28038	05/18/2007
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
EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire	EAC VH Q001	EAC Voter Hotline Study Questionnaire

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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	1,937	0	0	1,937	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	969	0	0	969	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: New collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? Yes

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: 05/18/2007

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