Application for EFAST-1 Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form EFAST-1 Application for EFAST Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers Form	Modified
SS EFAST-1 (1210-0117).doc Supporting Statement A	2008-07-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
13488	Application for EFAST Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1210-0117	ICR Reference No: 200806-1210-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200505-1210-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/EBSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for EFAST-1 Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2008
Responses	8,200	0	5,200
Time Burden (Hours)	2,733	0	1,716
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,444	0	2,000

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Abstract: Form EFAST-1 is used by filers of Forms 5500 and 5500-EZ and software developers who wish to participate in an electronic filing program. EFAST-1 will transmit filer signatures and declarations to EFAST so that program participants may receive secure codes for electronic transmission.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	73 FR 18002	04/02/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 39336	07/09/2008
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
Application for EFAST Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers	EFAST-1	Application for EFAST Electronic Signature and Codes for EFAST Transmitters and Software Developers

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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	8,200	5,200	0	0	3,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,733	1,716	0	0	1,017	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,444	2,000	0	0	1,444	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: The increase in burden is the result of an increase in the number of Form EFAST-1 applications (from a previously estimated 5,200 to an estimated 8,200).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 07/09/2008

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