Contrary to its name, the act hasnt resulted in drastic reductions in paperwork, with the current burden at 10. Guidance for online use of web measurement and customization technologies pdf, 102 kb, 9 pages, june 2010 social media, webbased interactive technologies, and the paperwork reduction act pdf, 85 kb, 7 pages, april 2010 m1011. Paperwork reduction act generic clearances on january 21, 2009, the president issued a memorandum calling for the establishment of a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Paperwork reduction act obama white house archives. Sunstein, administrator, office of information and regulatory affairs, memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies, and independent regulatory agencies, paperwork reduction actgeneric clearances may. The paperwork reduction act pra was enacted in 1980 to minimize paperwork burden. Updated list of approved information collections and removal of a redundant reporting requirement a rule by the industry and security bureau on 07112011 document details. Paperwork reduction act statement this ris does not contain new or amended information collection requirements subject to the. Paperwork reduction act statement this information collection meets the requirements of 44 u.
Since its inception in 1980 and reauthorization in 1995, the pra has had a major impact on both agency rulemaking and on the principles of the. For example, testing and simplifying federal forms directs agencies to pretest information collections to the extent feasible and. Paperwork reduction act nondiscrimination on the basis of disability inside back cover. Intended to ensure that the federal government carefully managed information and to reduce the burden of information collection on the american public, it has arguably failed to do either. Paperwork reduction act united states department of state. Economic growth and regulatory paperwork reduction act. All opm program offices must determine if an information collection. Sunstein, administrator, office of information and regulatory affairs, memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies, and independent regulatory agencies, paperwork reduction actgeneric clearances may 28, 2010. Certification for paperwork reduction act submissions on behalf of this federal agency, i certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 cfr the text of 5 cfr 20. This information collection meets the requirements of 44 u. Information collection under the paperwork reduction act april 7, 2010 8 pages, 96 kb social media, webbased interactive technologies, and the paperwork reduction act april 7, 2010 7 pages. Pdf of pra, from the government printing office 23 pp, 122k, about pdf.
For the uspto to begin to earn any confidence that it is serious about restriction practice reform and that it respects the rule of law, they must be promptly rescinded with an. Paperwork reduction act the information collection requirements contained in this document have been approved by the office of management and budget omb under the paperwork reduction act of 1995 44 u. Paperwork reduction act of 1995 within their offices. View the paperwork reduction act of 1995 related resources. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. The paperwork reduction act pra of 1980 establishes a broad mandate for agencies to perform their information activities in an efficient, effective, and economical manner. The regulatory support division, in the office of mission support, manages the agencys administration of the burden reduction provisions of the paperwork reduction act pra. Technologies, and the paperwork reduction act april 7, 2010. Income tax return for homeowners associations see separate instructions. Act april 7, 2010, a memorandum for the heads of executive. On january 21, 2009, the president issued a memorandum calling for the establishment of a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. The memorandum required an open government directive to be issued by the director of the office of management and budget omb, instructing executive departments and agencies to take specific.
Information about the office of management and budget omb paperwork reduction act pra and the cdc clearance process for data collection requests. The information is required to verify unusual activities, errors, and omissions on taxable commodities. May 28, 2010 office of management and budget washington, d. The paperwork reduction act administrative conference. Minimize the cost to the federal government of the creation, collection, maintenance, use, dissemination, and disposition of information ensure the integrity, quality, and utility of the federal statistical system.
Dec 28, 2009 the paperwork reduction act of 1995 1 pra seeks to minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information by or for the federal government, and ensure the greatest possible public benefit from and maximize the utility of information created, collected, maintained, used, shared and disseminated by or for the. Economic growth and regulatory paperwork reduction act of 1996 welcome to the fdic egrpra website the economic growth and regulatory paperwork reduction act of 1996 egrpra. In 2010, you decided to revoke the previous release of exemption. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Notices under the mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008.
Guidance on the use of challenges and prizes to promote open government pdf, 94 kb, 12 pages, march 2010. For over 25 years, omb has complied with this requirement by issuing an information collection budget icb. Paperwork reduction act certification occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing programs hud handbook 4350. Frequently asked questions related to challenges and prizes.
An official website of the united states government. Paperwork reduction act guidance and privacy guidance, to identify. The purpose of this information collection is to monitor the operations of industries regulated by ttb. The purpose of the paperwork reduction act is to ensure that the federal government is not duplicative in paperwork requests made to the public and that the paperwork is necessary to government business. The paperwork reduction act is a federal law which was passed in the united states in 1980 and substantially amended in 1995. If it is established at award or subsequently becomes a contractual requirement to collect identical information from ten 10 or more public respondents, the paperwork reduction act of 1980, 44 u. Below are federal register notices published in 2010 for the united states patent and trademark office. For paperwork reduction act notice, see back of form. The paperwork reduction act of 1980 is a united states federal law enacted in 1980 designed.
Information collection and paperwork reduction act pra. Controlling paperwork burdens on the public, 5 cfr 20 2010. Form 1120h department of the treasury internal revenue service u. What it is and how it works the paperwork reduction act pra establishes the guiding policies for the collection and dissemination of government information. Sunstein, administrator, office of information and regulatory affairs, office of management and budget at. The paperwork reduction act pra has governed the federal governments collection of information. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. The 2010 icb reports on the paperwork burden imposed on the public during fiscal year fy 2009 and explores other issues with respect to implementation of the pra. To avoid overburdening the public with federally sponsored data collections, the paperwork reduction act pra requires that federal agencies obtain office of management and budget omb approval before requesting or collecting most types of information from the public. Officials reported that they anticipate issuing an updated policy by september 30, 2019. Paperwork reduction act center for effective government. The paperwork reduction act pra of 1995 requires that agencies obtain.
Paperwork reduction act notice this information collection request is in accordance with the paperwork reduction act of 1995. Omb memos, circulars, executive orders and other policies. Paperwork reduction act guidance and privacy guidance, to identify impediments to open government and to the use of new technologies and, where necessary, issue clarifying guidance. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this act dec. Congress passed the paperwork reduction act pra in 1980. The paperwork reduction act of 1995 1 pra seeks to minimize the paperwork burden resulting from the collection of information by or for the federal government, and ensure the greatest possible public benefit from and maximize the utility of information created, collected, maintained, used, shared and disseminated by or for the. Paperwork reduction act this rule does not impose any new reporting or recordkeeping requirements subject to the paperwork reduction act, 44 u. Omb m1126, fasttrack process for collecting service delivery feedback under the paperwork reduction act pdf, 196 kb, 4 pages, june 2011. Acus is an evaluation of the paperwork reduction act pra. Under the paperwork reduction act pra, businesses and individuals are required to submit and retain federal forms.
The paperwork reduction act pra of 1995 gives the office of. As the name of this law would suggest, the goal of the act is to reduce the amount of paperwork which needs to be handled by federal agencies, businesses, and private citizens, reducing the burden on people who routinely handle paperwork. Introduction it is opm policy to ensure that all information collected from the public adheres to the requirements of the paperwork reduction act pra of 1995, as amended. To further the goals of the paperwork reduction act to have federal agencies. Memorandum of april 7, 2010, on social media, webbased interactive technologies, and the paperwork reduction act. See information collection under the paperwork reduction act april 7, 2010, a memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies, and independent regulatory agencies from cass r. An act to further the goals of the paperwork reduction act to have federal agencies become more responsible and publicly accountable for reducing the burden of federal paperwork on the public, and for other purposes. Gao18381, accessible version, paperwork reduction act.
You must attach a copy of the revocation to your 2011 and 2012 tax returns and keep certain records as stated earlier. Jul 11, 20 under the paperwork reduction act pra, businesses and individuals are required to submit and retain federal forms. Social media, webbased interactive technologies, and the paperwork reduction act. If you completed part iii of form 8332 and provided a copy of the form to the noncustodial parent in 2010, the revocation will be effective for 2011 and 2012. If 2010 was your first year of railroad work, you must also have rail. The structure of the paperwork reduction act administrative. The office of management and budget omb is required under the paperwork reduction act of 1995 pra 2. Flexibility act and other administrative requirements such as executive order 12,866, and in violation of the paperwork reduction act. A major aim of the paperwork reduction act pra is to balance the burden of these collections with their public benefit. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid office of management and budget omb control number.
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