Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

OMB Control No: 1405-0152	ICR Reference No: 201603-1405-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201301-1405-001
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
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: 04/25/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/28/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2016
Responses	1,010,389	0	988,292
Time Burden (Hours)	336,796	0	329,430
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,559	0	25,000

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Abstract: This is an on line Internet Based system to permit U.S. citizens residing or traveling aboard to register their destination and emergency contacts with the Department of State. This wll permit the Department and our Embassies and Consulates abroad to communicate with U.S. citizens during periods of crisis or disaster, and provide emergency assistance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2715 Name of Law: Procedures regarding major disasters and incidents abroad affecting United States citizens    US Code: 22 USC 4802(b) Name of Law: Responsibility of the Secretary of State

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:
	80 FR 75161	12/01/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 16250	03/25/2016
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 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) DS-4024, DS-4024e Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ,   Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) electronic version screenshots

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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	1,010,389	988,292	0	22,097	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	336,796	329,430	0	7,366	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,559	25,000	0	559	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: Burden hour figures have increased from 329,430 hrs. to 336,796 hrs. The burden hour figures have increased since the last renewal because more U.S. travelers are taking advantage of the STEP program and this has resulted in a concurrent increase in the overall burden time. The total cost burden on the respondents increased from $25,000 to $25,600 because of the increase in the number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,638,179

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]? 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

Agency Contact: Derek Rivers 202 736-9082 [email protected]

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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: 03/28/2016

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