Electronic Data Exchange (EDE)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1 On-line Data Entry Screens Form and Instruction	Modified
0970-0435_EDE_Supporting Statement.doc Supporting Statement A	2019-05-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
205938	On-line Data Entry Screens Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0435	ICR Reference No: 201905-0970-008
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201603-0970-015
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OCSE
Title: Electronic Data Exchange (EDE)
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: 06/20/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/20/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2019
Responses	50,464	0	27,432
Time Burden (Hours)	855	0	457
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement’s (OCSE) Federal Parent Locator Service offers the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE), formerly titled ‘‘Child Support Document Exchange System’’ (CSDES), application within the OCSE Child Support Portal. The EDE provides a centralized, secure system for authorized users in state child support agencies to electronically exchange child support and spousal support case information with other state child support agencies. Using the EDE benefits state child support agencies by reducing delays, costs, and barriers associated with interstate case processing; increasing state collections; improving document security; standardizing data sharing; increasing state participation; and improving case processing and overall child and spousal support outcomes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 652(a)(7) Name of Law: Public Health & Welfare Child Support and Est of Paternity - Duties of the Secretary
   US Code: 42 USC 666(c)(1) Name of Law: Public Health & Welfare Child Support and Est of Paternity - Req of stat prescribed procedures...
  

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:
	84 FR 1739	02/05/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 22851	05/20/2019
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
On-line Data Entry Screens	1	EDE Screen Shots

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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	50,464	27,432	0	23,032	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	855	457	0	398	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: This request is for a revision to the approved information collection. State child support agencies refer to the EDE application as the “Electronic Data Exchange” or “EDE,” which was the original name of the application. OCSE changed the application name to CSDES, but reverted the program name to align with the EDE Online screen titles within the application rather than making costly changes to the application. The naming convention has no impact on the burden hour or cost to state child support agencies. At the request of state child support agencies, OCSE made minor application enhancements to improve request and response content options, expand case information and documentation content and format and search options. These enhancements provide states with more flexibility in supporting their current business workflows and organizational structures. While the enhancements constitute a program change, they do not require state child support agencies to make any system changes; therefore, the enhancements do not impact the burden hour or costs. Based on actual participation, the number of EDE users is less than the previous approval estimates; however, the number of documents exchanged increased, resulting in a slight adjustments to both the burden hour and cost estimates. Adjustments to the cost estimates also include OMB’s requirement to double the hourly rate to account for fringe benefits and overhead. This requirement constitutes a program change and is why the burden significantly increased since the previous approval.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,004,313

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 05/20/2019

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