This request is
approved until December 31,1982 on the condition that HHS provide
OMB with quantitive data that describes the consequences of
reducing the "scope" of the application by eliminating questions
6(a)(b) and 9(a)(b). The data should be reported to OMB by April
30, 1982.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1982
12/31/1982
10/31/1981
700,000
0
700,000
116,667
0
116,667
0
0
0
SECTIONS 202(B) AND (C) OF THE SOCIAL
SECURTIY ACT PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR A
DETERMINATION TO BE MADE ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF AN APPLICANT FOR
WIFE'S OR HUSBAND'S INSURANCE BENEFITS. APPLICATION IS USED TO
ELICIT THE INFORMATION.
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.