[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 27, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38306-38307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15608]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2011-0116]


GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation

AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; New Information 
Collection Request: 1670-NEW.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Protection 
and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Office of Cybersecurity and 
Communications (CS&C), National Cyber Security Division (NCSD), United 
States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) will submit the 
following information collection request (ICR) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). NPPD is soliciting comments concerning new Information Collection 
Request--GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation. DHS previously 
published this ICR in the Federal Register on February 29, 2012, for a 
60-day public comment period. DHS received two comments. The purpose of 
this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 27, 
2012. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, OMB. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk 
Officer, DHS, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. Comments must 
be identified by ``DHS-2011-0116'' and may be submitted by one of the 
following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
     Email: [email protected]. Include the docket 
number in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 395-5806.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the words 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and the docket number for this 
action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    OMB is particularly interested in comments that:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corliss McCain, DHS/NPPD/CS&C/NCSD/US-
CERT, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GFIRST is DHS's premier cyber conference and 
continually seeks to enhance collaborative efforts among cyber 
constituencies, partners, and stakeholders. The data provided will 
assist GFIRST planners in areas of improvement and efficiency. With the 
survey responses, we can better tailor our events, materials, and 
activities to improve efforts to protect our Nation's cybersecurity. As 
part of the National Strategy for a Secure Cyberspace, US-CERT is 
required to assist in the fight against the disruption of the operation 
of critical information systems.
    The National Strategy for a Secure Cyberspace requires US-CERT to 
assist in the continuous assessment of threats and vulnerabilities to 
Federal cyber systems. As part of our mission, US-CERT is required to 
assist and urge state and local governments to consider establishing 
information technology security programs and participate in information 
sharing and analysis centers with similar governments. The GFIRST 
conference provides an annual forum to network with public and private 
stakeholders, while also acting as a conduit for state and local 
government information sharing critical to securing our Nation's 
cyberspace.
    US-CERT received two comments from the 60-day comment window:

 Public Comment DHS-2011-0116-002--Summary: The comment 
referenced an issue with completing the new I-9 Form and instructions.
    [cir] Action by Agency: NPPD will take no action to update the 
GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation Forms. There is no reference 
to the I-9 Form on the GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation Forms 
(DHS Form 9050 and DHS Form 9051).
 Public Comment DHS-2011-0116-003--Summary: The comment 
referenced the total burden cost. A suggestion was made to evaluate the 
accuracy of the estimated burden cost. There was also a question as to 
whether the benefit of the survey would outweigh the costs.
    [cir] Action by Agency: NPPD will take no action to update the 
GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation Forms. The Total Burden Cost 
is the total annual costs for operating/maintaining costs for the 1,000 
(approximate number) respondents.

Analysis

    Agency: The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection 
and Programs Directorate, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, 
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team.
    Title: GFIRST Conference Stakeholder Evaluation.
    OMB Number: 1670-NEW.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Conference attendees, comprising the general 
public.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000 respondents.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 2 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 16.6 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Recordkeeping Burden: $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): $675.95.


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    Dated: June 20, 2012.
Scott Libby,
Acting Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
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