SSA uses a personal identification
number/password process for verifying the identity of individuals
who choose to use the Internet and Automated Telephone Response in
order to conduct business with the Agency. An individual will be
asked to provide certain information that SSA can verify in its
records in order to obtain a password for use with its electronic
services. The information that SSA collects varies depending on
individual circumstances. Respondents are users of SSA's
Internet/Automated Telephone services.
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.