FORM SSA-L378 PROVIDES FURTHER
CLARIFICATION OF MISSING OR INCOMPLETE FORM SS-4, APPLICATION FOR
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY EMPLOYERS.
THE EMPLOYER RESPONSES ARE TRANSLATED INTO VARIOUS CODES FOR USE IN
MAINTAINING ORSIP'S CONTINUOU WORK HISTORY SAMPLE (CWHS). THIS DATA
COMBINED WITH TAX RETURN DATA A USEFUL IN PROGRAM PLANNING, REVENUE
ESTIMATES AND EMPLOYMENT STUDIES.
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.