Integration Registration Services (IRES) System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Activation Notice.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-07
Supporting Statement--0626.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-07-23
Addendum--0626.doc Supplementary Document	2009-07-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43710	IRES--BSO Respondents (Internet) Other-Internet Screens	Modified
188692	IRES--BSO Respondents (CSA) Other-Internal Use Screens	New
188691	IRES--Appointed Representatives (CSA) Other-Internal Use Screens	New
188690	IRES--Appointed Representatives (Internet) Other-Internet Screens	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0960-0626	ICR Reference No: 200904-0960-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200805-0960-003
Agency/Subagency: SSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Integration Registration Services (IRES) System
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/24/2009
Terms of Clearance: OMB is approving this collection for 36 months with the condition that SSA will conduct a new E-Authentication risk assessment each year, as is required by OMB Memorandum 04-04, and again after 36 months before seeking re-approval. These risk assessments should analyze the agency’s authentication processes in light of current standards and induce any changes that are appropriate. A written summary of the results of the risk assessments should be shared with OMB as part of any future requests for approval. In performing these risk assessments, SSA should comply with all OMB guidance and National Institute of Standards and Technology standards. The agency should also consult any guidance from the Chief Information Officers Council.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2011
Responses	1,708,794	0	1,300,000
Time Burden (Hours)	98,279	0	43,333
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The IRES System registers and authenticates individuals, businesses, organizations, entities and government agencies to use the eService Internet and telephone applications for requesting and exchanging business data with SSA, and issues them a User Identification Number (User ID) and a Password. This process will verify the identity of individuals who use SSA’s Business Services Online. Respondents are employers and third party submitters of wage data, business entities providing tax payer identification information and data exchange partners conducting business in support of SSA programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 552(a), (e)(10) Name of Law: Privacy Act of 1974
   US Code: 5 USC 552(a), (f)(2)&(3) Name of Law: null
  

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:
	74 FR 19261	04/28/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 35225	07/20/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IRES--BSO Respondents (Internet)
IRES--Appointed Representatives (Internet)
IRES--Appointed Representatives (CSA)
IRES--BSO Respondents (CSA)

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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	1,708,794	1,300,000	0	408,794	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	98,279	43,333	0	54,946	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: The increase in the annual reporting burden is due to the addition of the CSA telephone application, and the new Appointed Representative users for IRES conducting business in support of SSA programs and other government agencies and due to new functionality resulting in additional screens needed for completion. These changes have also increased the amount of time needed to complete the process.

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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)? No

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: 07/24/2009

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