Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) Access

OMB Control No: 1653-0046	ICR Reference No: 201903-1653-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201512-1653-005
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USICE	Agency Tracking No: I-352 RA/SA
Title: Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) Access
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/17/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/28/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2019
Responses	60	0	60
Time Burden (Hours)	30	0	30
Cost Burden (Dollars)	495	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection is necessary for DHS/ICE to grant access to Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) which enables a Surety Company (Surety) to post an immigration bond.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 8 USC 1229c Name of Law: Voluntary Departure    US Code: 8 USC 1103 Name of Law: Powers and duties of the Secretary, the Under Secretary, and the Attorney General    US Code: 8 USC 1183 Name of Law: Admission of aliens on giving bond or undertaking; return upon permanent departure    US Code: 8 USC 1226 Name of Law: Apprehension and Detention of Aliens    US Code: 8 USC 1363 Name of Law: Deposit of and interest on cash received to secure immigration bonds    US Code: 31 USC 7701 Name of Law: Taxpayer identifying number

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 18299	04/30/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 18300	06/27/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) Access I-352 RA, I-352 SA eBonds Rules of Behavior Agreement ,   eBonds Access Application and Agreement

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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	60	60	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30	30	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	495	0	0	495	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $4,775

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.     Yes

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: Scott Elmore 202 732-2601 [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: 06/28/2019

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