THE INFORMATION COLLECTED ON THE
SSA-1419 IS USED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP
NATIONAL COST STANDAR TO DEVELOP THE ALLOCATION OF BUDGETED
RESOURCES, TO PREDICT TRENDS REGARDING SUBPROCESSES, AND TO
PINPOINT INEFFECTIVE OR INEFFICIENT OPERATIONS IN THE STATE
AGENCIES. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC CONSISTS OF OF DISABILITY
DETERMINATION SERVICES IN THE VARIOUS STATES.
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.