Due to the
nature of this request, to amend an existing approval without
futher public comment, OMB approves the request but makes no change
to the existing expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1993
03/31/1993
03/31/1993
300,000
0
300,000
50,000
0
50,000
0
0
0
38 U.S.C. 3001 MAKES THE DISCLOSURE OF
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR BENEFICIARIES, APPLICANTS FOR BENEFITS,
AND THEIR DEPENDENTS MANDATORY IF REQUESTED BY THE SECRETARY OF
VETERANS AFFAIRS.
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.