FORM SSA-5019 PROVIDES FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT, REGISTRATION AND CLASSI FICATION OF
MULTIESTABLISHMENT EMPLOYERS. THE USE OF THE ESTABLISHMEN UNIT
NUMBER ON ANNUAL WAGE REPORT FACILITATES THE EARNINGS PROCESSING
OPERATIONS AND THE RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS DISCREPANCIES.
ESTABLIS MENT CLASSIFICATION IDENTIFIES THE TYPE OF INDUSTRY AND
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION OF THE FIRM. THESE DATA, COMBINED WITH TAX
RETURN DATA, ARE NEEDED FOR PROGRAM PLANNING, REVENUE ESTIMATES AND
EMPLOYMENT NUMBER.
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.