This information
collection is approved through 12-96 under the following condition:
SSA will immediately add a statement to the form or develop an
addendum to the form which clearly articulates that this is not
designed as a "self-help" form, and that recipients work with SSA
personnel to complete the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1996
12/31/1996
11/30/1993
1,855,000
0
1,855,000
1,051,167
0
1,051,167
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION IS USED BY THE SPECIAL
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND THE AMOUNT OF
BENEFITS PAYABLE IN CLAIMS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI).
THE AFFECTED PUBLIC IS COMPRISED APPLICANTS FOR SSI.
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.