The USDA eAuthentication service provides public and government businesses single sign-on capability for USDA applications, managment of user credentials, verification of identity, authorization, and electronic signatures.
The overall annual burden rate has decreased from $377,835 to $338,947. The factors that con¬tributed to this change are shown here:
 The monthly average number of Level 1 accounts being created increased from 3,764 to 9,570. This is just a natural evolution of the system as more customers become aware of eAuthentication.
 The monthly average number of Level 2 accounts being created decreased from 1,508 to 1,238. This is just a natural evolution of the system as eligible customers have already created Level 2 accounts.
 The amount of time required to create a Level 2 account via OIDP decreased from 1.67 hours to 50 minutes because the travel time to a USDA office has been eliminated for 70% of new account requestors.
$200,647
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No
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No
Uncollected
Larry Beckett 9702955356
No
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:
(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;
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.