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_042022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-04-20

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: 202204-0970-011
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201905-0970-008
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	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/25/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2022
Responses	228,438	50,464
Time Burden (Hours)	3,883	855
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) maintains the Electronic Document Exchange (EDE) application which allows state child support agencies to exchange encrypted case-related documents. The EDE application allows state child support agencies to effectively exchange documents pertaining to child and spousal support cases. State child support agencies submit case document requests to other states through the EDE, which are routed to the other state for response. The responding state uploads the appropriate documents to the EDE for the requesting state to download or explains when documents are unavailable. State child support agencies that use the EDE application will reduce delays, costs, and barriers associated with case processing; increase paternity and order establishment; increase state child and spousal support debt collections; improve document security; standardize data sharing; increase state participation; and improve overall child and spousal support outcomes. State child support agencies use the information collected, maintained, and disseminated through the EDE application for various child support purposes. OCSE maintains and tracks EDE application usage; however, OCSE does not see or use the content of exchanged documents.

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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:
	86 FR 70843	12/13/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 24309	04/25/2022
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 Request	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	228,438	50,464	0	177,974	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,883	855	0	3,028	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: At the request of state child support agencies, OCSE made minor application enhancements to add options for request and response content; to expand case information; and to improve documentation content, 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. OCSE removed the “Query FCR” screen from the EDE instruments because it is not a function of the EDE. OCSE provides a link to the FCR within the EDE application as a courtesy to users to easily access the FCR. This change does not affect the burden. Based on actual participation, the number of EDE users and the number of documents exchanged increased since the previous approval. This constitutes a program change that required 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.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,392,360

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? No

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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: 04/25/2022

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