OMB approves
this submission as amended by the April 23 faxes for a period of
12-months. Specifically, SSA revises the data col- lection section
to recognize that the TDI data are strictly illustrative of
possible effective interventions, as the sample was not drawn
randomly and, therefore, is not representative of populations that
receive state disability benefits. Consistent with this condition,
please provide OMB with copies of any pub- lished reports or
analyses related to the collection of the TDI data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1998
04/30/1998
03/31/1999
800
0
1,500
800
0
1,500
0
0
0
The purpose of this study is to
identify those incentives and interventions that are most
successful in assisting persons who are disabled due to a back
condition to return to work. The information collected will be used
primarily to complete a cross-national analysis of this issue. Data
will also be gathered on subjects of particular importance in the
U.S. The findings will provide policymakers with information that
will be highly useful in establishing disability policy.
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.