We are required to apply to other
claims within the applicable circuit a holding of a United States
Court of Appeals that we determine conflicts with our
interpretation of a provision of the Social Security Act or
regulations. To conform with current regulations, we prepare a AR
on the court's decision. Claimants may request application of a
published AR to the prior determination or decision on their case.
The respondents are claimants whose determinations or decisions on
their claims may be affected by the ruling.
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.