THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ISSUES SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE AMOUNTS OF WAGES PAID TO, AND TH AMOUNTS OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME DERIVED BY, EACH INDIVIDUAL AND THE PERIODS THEY COVER. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO MAKE PROPER PAYMENT TO PERSONS APPLYING FOR BENEFITS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDES EVERYONE WHO RESIDES IN THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STAT CITIZENS WHO RESIDE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES & SOME LEGAL ALIENS.
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.