Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly Reporting Forms
| Published date | 13 March 2024 |
| Record Number | 2024-05302 |
| Citation | 89 FR 18403 |
| Court | Agency Information Collection Activities,Election Assistance Commission |
| Section | Notices |
Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18403-18404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05302]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection Activities
Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Anomaly
Reporting Forms
AGENCY: Election Assistance Commission.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S.
Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the
information collection of one Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
form. The information collected is to be used to improve the quality of
election-supporting technology used in federal elections, and to
collect necessary key information on election-supporting technology
anomalies. Participation in this program is voluntary.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, May 13,
2024.
ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed form should be submitted
electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (docket ID: EAC-2024-
0001).
Written comments on the proposed information collection can also be
sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW,
Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Election Supporting Technology
Evaluation Program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jenniffer Day, Election Technology
Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program,
Washington, DC, (202) 578-6641. Email: [email protected].
All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of
the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title and OMB Number: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
Anomaly Reporting Forms
OMB Number Pending.
Purpose
In compliance with Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC is submitting to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information
collection described. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days
for public comment from all interested individuals and organizations.
The EAC Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program evaluates
the security and accessibility of election-supporting technologies,
including electronic poll books, voter registration systems, electronic
ballot delivery systems, and election night reporting databases. The
program is to publish two forms. These forms are to be used to collect
initial anomaly information and anomaly root cause analysis as reported
by election officials and election-supporting technology manufacturers.
The information collected will be used to improve the quality of
election-supporting technology used in federal elections.
Public Comments
We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to:
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary and sufficient for the proper functions of the Election
Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of burden for this
proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used.
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public
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record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should
be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal
information, will be available for public review. Respondents: Election
Supporting Technology Manufacturers, State and Local Election
Officials.
Annual Reporting Burden
OMB approval is requested for 3 years.
Annual Burden Estimates
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Estimated Total number Average burden
Instrument number of of responses hours per Annual burden
respondents per year response hours
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ESTEP Anomaly Reporting Form.................... 5 5 2 50
ESTEP Root Cause Anomaly Form................... 5 5 16 400
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Total....................................... .............. 10 .............. 450
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The estimated cost of the annualized cost of this burden is:
$37,800.
Camden Kelliher,
Acting General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2024-05302 Filed 3-12-24; 8:45 am]
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