This information
collection is approved through 4-96 under the following conditions:
As agreed to by SSA, the Agency will conduct a control group survey
to judge the impact of the PEBES on public confidence and
perception of SSA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
3,000
0
0
750
0
0
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY SSA TO
MEASURE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE VALUE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND TO
DETERMINE WHETHER THE PERSONAL EARNINGS AND BENEFIT STATEMENT
(PEBES) CAN BE EXPECTED TO AID IN RESTORING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE. THE
RESPONDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAVE RECEIVED A PEBES
STATEMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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.