The information collected on form
SSA-1207 is used by State Disability Hearing Officers (DHO) to
formalize disability decisions. The form will aid the DHO in
addressing the crucial elements of the case in a sequential and
logical fashion. The form is used as the official determination of
the DHO's decision and the personalized portion of the notice to
the claimant. The respondents are State DHOs.
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.